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

Postoc (K/M) 

(nr. ref. LBM_564)

(Estimated employment period: 30 months)

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

Description of tasks

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to complete tasks within the Sonata 21 project no. 2025/59/D/ST11/02128, titled "Development of new alumina-forming ODS alloys: fundamental studies on multifactorial degradation mechanisms." The scope of the application is the development and characterization of advanced austenitic AFA-ODS steels for high-temperature applications. The research includes a multifactorial analysis of the relationships between chemical composition, manufacturing technology, microstructure, mechanical properties, and the material's resistance to oxidation and degradation under high temperature conditions.

Project overview: https://www.ncn.gov.pl/sites/default/files/listy-rankingowe/2026-06-11-kioT82zx/streszczenia/664806-pl.pdf

     Scope of diuties:

• conducting scientific research within the research tasks defined in the project, in consultation with and under the supervision of the Principal Investigator;
• participating in the fabrication and characterization of materials, including structural and microstructural investigations using microscopic techniques, such as optical microscopy and electron microscopy, as well as other available characterization methods; experience in spectroscopic techniques, particularly Raman spectroscopy, will be considered an additional advantage;
  analyzing and interpreting research results, including contributing to the integration and interpretation of results obtained using different research methods;
• contributing to the preparation of project-related research documentation, reports and presentations, as well as maintaining research records and documentation, including in English;
• preparing manuscripts for publication in international scientific journals;
• disseminating and promoting project results through active participation in scientific conferences and presentation of research findings;
• active participation in teamwork, including collaboration with team members in carrying out interdisciplinary research tasks;
• complying with applicable laboratory safety procedures, good laboratory practice principles, and regulations governing the implementation of the project.

     Requirements for the candidate:

• PhD degree in materials engineering, chemical engineering, or a related discipline relevant to the subject of the project, obtained in the year of employment or within 12 years prior to 1 January of the year of employment, with the possibility of extending this period in accordance with NCN regulations; the PhD degree should have been obtained at an institution other than the institution where the candidate is to be employed, or the candidate should have completed a continuous, documented research stay of at least 9 months at an institution other than the institution implementing the project and in a country other than the country in which the PhD degree was awarded.
• documented experience in conducting scientific research, demonstrated by authorship of at least two scientific publications, including at least two first-author publications;
• experience in materials research and characterization, particularly in the analysis of their structure and microstructure;
• knowledge of microscopy methods and materials characterization techniques;
• ability to analyze and interpret research results and to integrate results obtained using different research methods;
• ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate on interdisciplinary research tasks;

• proficiency in English sufficient to work with scientific literature, prepare scientific publications, and present research results

  Additional assets:

• experience in materials processing and manufacturing, particularly using powder metallurgy techniques;
• practical experience with scanning electron microscopy (SEM) or other microscopy techniques;
• experience in the application of spectroscopic methods, particularly Raman spectroscopy;
• experience in research on materials intended for operation at elevated or high temperatures;
• experience in presenting research results at international scientific conferences.

   Required documents:

• Curriculum Vitae;
• Full publication list;
• Scientific abstract;
• A list of at least two reference persons including their positions and contact details (e-mail address);
• A copy of degree diploma;
• Any other possible documents that might influence the assessment;
• A description of the most significant scientific achievements (maximum two pages);
• A cover letter that explains the motivating factors for considering the position (max. 1 pp).

    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;
• Company shuttle service providing transportation to Świerk from many locations in Warsaw and the surrounding area (detailed schedule https://bus.swierk.pl/rozklad-jazdy/);
• Working with state-of-the-art technology at one of the largest supercomputer centers in Poland.e

     Contact: dr inż. Malgorzata.Frelek-Kozak, email:  Malgorzata.Frelek-Kozak@ncbj.gov.pl

 The application documents in electronic form should be sent to: : Malgorzata.Frelek-Kozak@ncbj.gov.pl

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