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

Institute Professor
(BP4_550)

Place of work: 7 Pasteura Street, Warsaw

Job/tasks description:

• searching for opportunities to acquire or participate in research projects financed from external sources
• establishing and developing international cooperation, as well as participating in research projects with an international reach
• conducting scientific work and publishing research results in recognized scientific journals
• presenting results at international and national conferences, symposia and workshops
• cooperation with members of the research team in an atmosphere of mutual respect and professionalism
• mentor junior researchers and contribute to scientific leadership.

Requirements:

• degree of doctor habilitated
• significant expertise in the field of astrophysics of galaxy mergers, evidenced by publications
• significant expertise with the application of machine learning in the field of astrophysics, evidenced by publications
• significant experience with exploitation of both observational and simulation data in the field of astrophysics, evidenced by publications
• strong track record of being awarded competitive research funding at both the national and international level
• experience in managing research projects and managing scientific teams • experience in working in international research teams
• excellent command of English, both written and spoken, knowledge of other languages is desirable

Additional requirements:

• ability to lead and mentor young researchers within the team
• membership and data rights for the Rubin Observatory LSST survey.

Oferujemy:

• employment in one of the largest research Institute in Poland
• good learning environment. Support of an experienced team
• external and internal trainings in hard and soft skills as well as participation in conferences
• a chance to make ones’ own mark by participation in the creation of a interesting and ambitious projects
• employment based on an employment contract
• additional annual salary and other social security benefits

Wymagane dokumenty:

• Curriculum Vitae
• full publication list
• a scan/ copy of degree diploma
• description of Research Plans
• a brief description of important scientific achievements and scientific outlook (max. 2 pp)
• a cover letter that explains the motivating factors for considering the position (max. 1 pp)
• a research statement
• any other possible documents that might influence the assessment

Contact: 

• Astrophysics Department Secretariat (BP4), e-mail: Dorota.Dobrowolska@ncbj.gov.pl

Applications must be submitted electronically by 12:00 noon on 23 September 2026 to the following email address: Dorota.Dobrowolska@ncbj.gov.pl

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The 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).