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

Postoc
at the High Energy Physics Division
(ref. BP3_572)

Localization: Pasteura 7, 02-093 Warsaw

Position funded under the NCN SONATA-BIS project, "Investigation of Hadron Structure Using Semileptonic Baryon Decays" (https://ncn.gov.pl/sites/default/files/listy-rankingowe/2025-06-16-TutuRoKi3z/streszczenia/655369-pl.pdf). The project manager is dr Varvara Batozskaya.

You will join an active and dynamically developing research team at the National Centre for Nuclear Research (NCBJ), which works closely with leading scientific institutions in China, including the Institute of High Energy Physics, and in Sweden, including Uppsala University. The team is an active member of the international BESIII collaboration, combining expertise in experimental data analysis and phenomenology. We offer an inspiring research environment that supports scientific development, where you will work closely with PhD students, experienced researchers, and partners from international research institutions. The position also provides opportunities to take initiative and contribute to shaping the direction of ongoing research.

Description of tasks

• The successful candidate will play a key role in data analysis, the development of analytical tools, and the implementation of advanced methods for spin-dependent studies. The position also provides opportunities for research visits to leading laboratories, including BESIII, as well as participation in international conferences and workshops.

Requirements for the candidate:

• Hold a PhD in particle physics or a related field, obtained no earlier than 7 years before the year of employment (according to the NCN post-doc definition), from an institution other than the planned place of employment. During the period of receiving remuneration - no other remuneration from NCN projects and no employment under an employment contract elsewhere
• Have significant experience in data analysis in experimental particle physics. 
• Have strong programming skills, particularly in C++, Python, or similar languages. 
• Have a good knowledge of particle physics and statistical methods used in data analysis. 
• Demonstrate very good spoken and written English skills.
• Be able to work independently as well as effectively collaborate within an international research team.

Required documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• a copy of degree diploma;
• full publication list
• research statement (max 2 pp)
• research plans;
• a cover letter that explains the motivating factors for considering the position (max. 1 pp)
• a list of at least two reference persons including their positions and contact details (e-mail address);
• any other possible documents that might influence the assessment.

We offer:

• fixed-term contract for 2 years
• 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;
• additional annual salary and other social security benefits.

Contact: 

• dr Varvara Batozskaya, e-mail: varvara.batozskaya@ncbj.gov.pl

The application documents in electronic form should be sent by to: varvara.batozskaya@ncbj.gov.pl
 

As an attachment to your application please sign & enclose the following declarations:
I agree for my personal data included in the application documents to be processed by National Centre for Nuclear Research with its registered office in Otwock, 7 Andrzej Sołtan Street, 05-420 Otwock, for a period of 12 months from their submission, in order to carry out future recruitment processes.

Others information:
We reserve the right to contact only selected candidates & the right to inform about the decision to fill the post only to the selected candidate.
The National Centre for Nuclear Research (NCBJ) reserves the right to terminate the recruitment process early in the event that a candidate is selected for employment before that date.
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Information in accordance with Article 13 RODO on the processing of personal data:
The Personal Data Controller of your personal data is the National Centre for Nuclear Research (hereinafter referred to as Controller or NCBJ) with its registered office in Otwock, 7 Andrzej Sołtan Street, 05-400 Otwock.
Your personal data will be processed for recruitment purposes on the basis of applicable law, including the Labour Code. Data not required by law, provided by you in your documents, will be processed on the basis of your consent. Your consent is given by the transfer of this data.
The full content of the information clause of Article 13 RODO is available at https://www.ncbj.gov.pl/en/gdpr

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).