ADIUNKT (f/m/x) /post-doc/AP-II-NZ37-2/26 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-NZ37-2/26 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Molecular magnets, magnetic properties, coordination polymers.

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.

The basic tasks of the employed person will include:

- participation in investigation of the physical properties of new molecular magnets, with particular emphasis on magnetic properties;

- synthesis of new molecular magnetic compounds;

- dissemination of the research results in the form of publications in leading scientific journals indexed in the JCR 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 molecular magnetism or the magnetism of other materials,
• experience in synthesis of coordination complexes.
• experience in working with scientific research equipment and analysis of experimental data,
• ability to work in a team,
• very good knowledge of spoken and written English.

Welcome:

• scientific publications indexed in the JCR list with a thematic focus aligned with the activities of Department NZ37
• experience in X-ray diffraction measurements.

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:

Applicants seeking employment at the IFJ PAN are required to contact the head of the NZ37 Department, dr hab. Magdalena Fitta ( Magdalena.Fitta@ifj.edu.pl ), by November 9th, 2026,who may ask the candidate to give a seminar before submitting an application; the Department Head then sends the Selection Committee a brief opinion recommending or not recommending the candidate for employment.

Failure to meet with the Department Head by November 9th, 2026, will result in the application being rejected on procedural grounds.

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

full-time position, no teaching obligations - only research annual leave 36 days well equipped facilities, the tools required for research: computer farms and cloud computing infrastructure, software, servers, etc. work in active an inspiring environment; an active seminar program, the possibility for close collaborations with other research institutes access to world-class experts, parking

Selection process

All applications will be reviewed by the Selection Committee. Based on the submitted documentation, the Committee shall: conduct a formal review of
the application; 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 b