03

Nov

2025

Postdoc | TJ3_448

Termin zbierania ofert: 24-11-2025

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

Postoc
at the Radiation Detectors and Plasma Diagnostics Division
(ref. TJ3_448)
(Employment for at least 6 months)

Localization: Świerk near Otwock - in the outskirts of Warsaw with daily transport services provide.

Description of tasks:

Participation in the research project “Imaging Based on Gas Electron Multipliers in Conditions of Intense Radiation from Tokamak Plasma”, funded by the National Science Centre (OPUS). The project aims to develop and study GEM-type gas detectors with dedicated electronics for data acquisition and processing. The role involves analysing and processing data from multi-channel measurement systems, transmitted via high-speed links to a server for algorithm-based processing. The candidate will contribute to the design of efficient server-side data processing and participate in tasks related to effective data distribution on measurement platforms, using network interfaces and storage systems for data recording.

Requirements for the candidate:

  • PhD obtained no earlier than 7 years before employment (per NCN post-doc definition), from an institution other than the host. During the contract – no other salary from NCN-funded projects and no other employment contract.
  • Experience in data processing, designing or developing computational algorithms for measurement data (preferred for plasma physics or HEP).
  • Knowledge of Python, Matlab.

Additional assets:

  • Experience in laboratory work and a good understanding of particle detector principles and measurement methods used in physical experiments.
  • Experience in programming in C and C++ is required, as well as in developing efficient interface drivers for Linux systems (e.g., network drivers).
  • An additional advantage will be knowledge of algorithm optimization techniques tailored to the specific features and capabilities of a given hardware architecture.

Required documents:

  • Curriculum Vitae;
  • A copy of degree diploma;
  • A cover letter that explains the motivating factors for considering the position (max. 1 pp);
  • Full publication list;
  • Research plans;
  • Research statement;
  • 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:

  • 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;
  • 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.

Contact: dr hab. inż. Maryna Chernyshova, e-mail: Maryna.Chernyshova@ncbj.gov.pl

The application documents in electronic form should be sent to: Maryna.Chernyshova@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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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.
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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).