The National Centre for Nuclear Research opens the competition for the position of

Assistant professor

Localization: ul. Pasteura 7, 02-093 Warszawa

The person hired will be involved in research on the structure of the nucleon conducted at CERN in the AMBER and COMPASS experiments, and in the longer term, in preparations for the experiment at the EIC and the analysis of data collected at this accelerator in the future. The first stage of the AMBER experiment, which began in 2023, includes measurements of the proton charge radius, measurements of the cross section for antiproton production, and the determination of parton distribution functions for pions. The aim of the EIC is to study the three-dimensional structure of hadrons and strong interactions. The hired person will have the opportunity to collaborate with a group of theorists in NCBJ, working on these topics.

Requirements for the candidate:

• PhD in physical sciences 
• Internship in experimental high-energy physics
• Experience working in a large research team
• Experience in analysing large data sets, statistical interpretation of results, and knowledge of statistical and numerical methods
• Ability to use a variety of tools for data analysis in a large-scale experiment, preparation of publications, planning of analyses and tests
• Experience in securing funding for scientific research
• Fluent in English

Additional assets:

• Experience in studying nucleon and meson structure

We offer:

• Employment in one of the largest research Institute in Poland
• Good learning environment. Support of an experienced team
• Excellence with full research autonomy and being part of a diverse and supportive team of professionals
• Work in Polish and international networks with research institutes and industrial companies
• Personal and professional development with diverse range of tasks and challenges
• Employment based on an employment contract

Required documents:

• CV
• A full publication list
• A brief description of important scientific achievements and scientific outlook (max. 2 pp)
• A scan/ copy of degree diploma.
• Any other possible documents that might influence the assessment

Contact: : dr hab. Justyna Łagoda  E-mail: Justyna.Lagoda@ncbj.gov.pl 

Applications in electronic form should be submitted in English: Justyna.Lagoda@ncbj.gov.pl 

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he National Centre for Nuclear Research is awarded by “HR Excellence in Research”. Recruitment is based on OTM-R system (Open, Transparent and Merit-based recruitment practices in Research Performing Organisations).