The National Centre for Nuclear Research (NCBJ) invites applications for two position of 

Post-doc

ref. number: NOMATEN_329

Employment is financed via the SONATA BIS “Development of high entropy alloys with high radiation resistance and elevated mechanical properties at high temperatures” funded by the National Science Centre, Poland, (project number: 2023/50/E/ST11/00212, Principal Investigator: dr hab. Lukasz Kurpaska).

The project is being carried out within the NOMATEN Centre of Excellence (https://nomaten.ncbj.gov.pl/).

Location: Otwock - Świerk - in the outskirts of Warsaw with daily transport services provided.

Description of tasks:

• Manufacturing and preparing materials for research – arc melting, cutting, polishing
• Basic characterization of materials using techniques such as nanoindentation X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) or tensile tests
• Preparation of samples for TEM observation using electrochemical etching techniques
• Preparing reports, scientific publications, and conference presentations
• Collaboration with other members of the CoE

Requirements for the candidate:

• PhD diploma in the field of materials engineering, mechanics, physics, or related fields;
• The experience proved by a very strong publication record in the domain of alloys for extreme applications, deformation, radiation damage resistance;
• Knowledge about radiation damage of materials, plastic deformation etc.
• Proven knowledge of the nanoindentation technique;
• Excellent knowledge of electron microscopy techniques – TEM
• Knowledge of metallographic sample preparation techniques for microscopic observation (optical microscopy, SEM, TEM)
• Knowledge related to the manufacturing and heat treatment of metallic materials
• Experience in laboratory work
• Excellent English skills, enabling the use of scientific literature, report and publication preparation
• Strong communication skills, systematic approach, good work organization, and ability to work in a multinational team

Additional assets:

• Research experience confirmed by authorship/co-authorship of at least 3 scientific publications, participation in conferences, and involvement in scientific clubs
• Knowledge related to FCC type HEA manufacturing and their post-processing
• Knowledge related to the formation of radiation defects in metallic materials
• Experience in applying electron microscopy techniques (TEM) in materials engineering
• Experience in sample investigation by using synchrotron sources
• Experience in other research techniques, e.g., DSC or Charpy impact

Required documents:

• CV
• List of scientific achievements (publications, conferences, internships, participation in training, etc.)
• Cover letter with a description of scientific interests (max. 1 A4 page)
• Copies of diplomas/certificates confirming qualifications
• 3 recommendation letters 
   

We offer:

• Gross remuneration accounted for 9 000 PLN and 1 year employment contract with the possibility to extend it up to 3 years;
• Collaboration within a network of top international research institutions 
• Collaboration with numerical groups of NOMATEN CoE
• Opportunities for development through participation in training and international conferences
• Work at one of the largest research institutes in Poland on the topic of the materials for the next generation nuclear reactors

Contact: dr hab inż. Łukasz Kurpaska, lukasz.kurpaska@ncbj.gov.pl

Applications in electronic form should be submitted in English to: magdalena.jedrkiewicz@ncbj.gov.pl

As an attachment to your application please sign and 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.
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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).