ADIUNKT (f/m/x) /post-doc/AP-II-NZ37-1/26 in Department of Molecular Magnetism /NZ37/ Division of Condensed Matter Physics /NO3/

Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences

Organisation/Company Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences Department Department of Molecular Magnetism /NZ37/ Research Field Physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 16 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number AP-II-NZ37-1/26 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Description

A person employed as an adjunct (post-doc) for a fixed period up to 33 Months at the Department of Molecular Magnetism - NZ37 at IFJ PAN will be obliged to participate in work on research topics and projects implemented and planned for the nearest period at the NZ37 Department.

Basic tasks

• Participation in research on the structural and magnetic properties of molecular magnets and other magnetic materials investigated at NZ37, including magnetically frustrated systems.
• Synthesis of polycrystalline and single-crystal samples and their characterization by X-ray diffraction, magnetometry and specific heat measurements, as well as preparation of beamtime proposals and experiments at large-scale research facilities, in particular neutron and muon sources.
• Dissemination of the research results in the form of publications in leading scientific journals and speeches during seminars and conferences, including international ones. This person will also be obliged to apply for external funding for research.

Requirements

Research Field Physics Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Required qualifications:
• Doctor degree in physical sciences or related disciplines: chemistry, physical chemistry or material science, (Applications may be submitted without a doctoral degree during the application period),
• Scientific achievements documented by publications in prestigious international scientific journals.
• Knowledge of the research topics and current activity in the field of solid-state magnetism, including magnetically frustrated materials, and neutron diffraction at large-scale research facilities.
• Experience in working with scientific research equipment and analysis of experimental data,
• Ability to work in a team.
• Good knowledge of crystallography, Rietveld refinement of X-ray and neutron powder diffraction data, and low-temperature measurements of magnetic and thermodynamic properties.
• Very good knowledge of spoken and written English.

Welcome

• Experience in the field of single-crystal growth (floating-zone, flux or solution growth methods) and X-ray spectroscopic techniques (XANES, XPS).
• Experience in muon spin rotation/relaxation (µSR), measurements at ultra-low (sub-kelvin) temperatures and low-temperature measurements using cryogenic equipment.

Specific Requirements

The recruitment process is conducted in accordance with the Recruitment Policy for Research Staff Positions at the Henryk Niewodniczański Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences (Resolution No. 51/2026 of the Scientific Council dated September 14, 2026).

Detailed rules for conducting the competition are set forth in the regulations for the employment of assistant professors and research assistants adopted by the Scientific Council of the Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences (Resolution No. 52/2026 of the Scientific Council dated September 14, 2026), available at:

The Director of the Institute may cancel the competition at any stage of the recruitment process without providing a reason.

Required documents

• Applications with attachments shall be sent by e‑mail by November 16th, 2026.

The employment recommendation from the two referees shall be sent directly, bypassing the candidate, by November 16th, 2026.

Selection process

All applications will be reviewed by the Selection Committee. Based on the submitted documentation, the Committee shall conduct a formal review, evaluate the qualifications of candidates whose applications meet the formal requirements, and select a candidate to be interviewed. Interviews with candidates shall take place from December 1st, to December 3rd, 2026. Candidates qualified for interviews shall be notified by e‑mail about the exact date of the Interview by November 20th, 2026. During the interview the candidate shall be required to give a presentation, stored on a pen drive, lasting 10 minutes at maximum which shall present the candidate’s most important achievement,

• The competition shall be conclud