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

Research Group Leader
(ref. BP2_343)

Localization: Pasteura 7, 02-093 Warsaw

Description of tasks:

The position is associated with the advancement of the Polish Free Electron Laser (PolFEL) Phase II and the formation of a theory group dedicated to this and related topics. The ideal candidate is expected to actively seek research grants, develop an independent research agenda, and build a team. Furthermore, they should contribute to planning and proposing potential research activities within the PolFEL framework.

Requirements:

• Candidates should have knowledge and expertise in at least one of these topics, sufficient to build and lead a research team around ii: 
  - Electronic structure of strongly correlated materials
  - Theory of biological molecules at near-atomic resolution
  - Structural dynamics studies of molecular solutions on the pico- and femtosecond time scale
  - Modeling of electronic topological structures
  - Physics of molecules and materials at the fastest time scales

Additional assets:

• Experience in leading and managing a research group in the specified areas related to the physics of electromagnetic radiation interaction with matter, a robust publication record, invitations to present at conferences, and successful acquisition of grants in national or international competitions.

Required documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Full publication list
• A research statement
• 2 recommendation letters
• 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
• Excellence with full research autonomy and being part of a diverse and supportive team of professionals
• 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
• Work in Polish and international networks with research institutes and industrial companies
• Personal and professional development with diverse range of tasks and challenges
• Employment based on an employment contract
• Stable working conditions without overtimes and friendly atmosphere
• Additional annual salary and  other social security benefits
• Company transport from Warsaw to Świerk and backwards (more information: https://bus.swierk.pl/rozklad-jazdy/)
• Funding for external and internal trainings
• Working with cutting edge technology at one of the largest supercomputer centers in Poland

Contact: dr hab. Michał Kowal, e-mail: Michal.Kowal@ncbj.gov.pl

Applications in electronic form should be submitted to: Michal.Kowal@ncbj.gov.pl
 

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The National Center for Nuclear Research has the “HR Excellence in Research”. mark. Recruitment is conducted in accordance with the OTM-R principles (Open, Transparent and Merit-based recruitment practices in Research Performing Organizations)