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

Assistant professor

at Radiological Metrology and Biomedical Physics Division

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

Description of tasks:

• conducting research and development in the field of mixed radiation dosimetry, in particular based on recombinant ionization chambers
• research and development in the field of neutron spectrometry in the context of radiation protection and neutron beam characterization, in particular based on active and passive spectrometric methods
• numerical simulation of radiation transport and interaction using Monte Carlo codes
• design and implementation of measurement experiments in high particle flux density/high dose rate beams
• performing work related to gamma and neutron radiation metrology in ionizing radiation standard fields and in the MARIA research reactor
• analysis of measurement results and numerical simulations
• preparation of reports, scientific publications and conference presentations
• preparation of applications for competitions to fund scientific activities

Requirements for the candidate:

• PhD in physics or engineering
• documented scientific activity in the field of radiation protection, mixed radiation dosimetry and neutron spectrometry (reports, publications, conference presentations)
• documented participation in scientific or R&D projects in the field of ionizing radiation dosimetry
• ability to perform long term field and beam measurements using unit acquisition systems
• ability to use Monte Carlo modelling codes, e.g. MCNP, PHITS, FLUKA
• willingness to travel for measurements, training and conferences
• no contraindications to working with ionizing radiation (category A)
• organizational and analytical research skills
• ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary team
• good knowledge of written and spoken English (at least level B2)

Additional assets:

• experience of working with exposure to ionizing radiation
• experience of ionizing radiation detector design and construction
• knowledge of tools for deconvolution of neutron spectra
• knowledge of radiation protection issues, e.g. ICRP Publication 103, ICRP Publication 116
• knowledge of ISO-4037 and ISO-8529 requirements
• programming skills in Python, C, Fortran or other langu

We offer:

• employment on a contract basis
• flexible conditions for scientific and professional development in a place with unique research opportunities in the country
• opportunity to gain unique experience in the implementation of ambitious projects
• opportunity for extensive contacts with NCBJ partners from Poland and abroad
• opportunity for professional and personal development through a variety of tasks and challenges
• regular working hours and a friendly atmosphere
• opportunity for development through participation in trainings, international conferences
• stable working conditions and friendly atmosphere
• free transport to work within the existing bus network
• company health service

Required documents:

• copy of document certifying completion of doctoral studies
• curriculum Vitae
• list of publications and conference presentations
• list of projects in which the applicant has been involved, indicating the role in the project
• copies of documents proving the fulfilment of the requirements set out in the Call for Applications
• any other possible documents that may influence the evaluation
• description of the main scientific achievements (maximum 2 pages)

Contact:  Katarzyna Tymińska  E-mail:katarzyna.tyminska@ncbj.gov.pl 

Place of offer submission: 

Katarzyna Tymińska  E-mail:katarzyna.tyminska@ncbj.gov.pl

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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:
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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).