FLASH radiation chemistry postdoctoral fellowship

FLASH radiation chemistry postdoctoral fellowship

Institution: Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences

Location: Krakow, Poland

Responsibilities

Postdoctoral researcher will play a key role in facilitating collaboration within the research team, overseeing the integration of experimental and simulation results to be gathered by the consortium of the NCN Sonata Bis research project “From Plasmid DNA to FLASH Radiotherapy: Experimental and Computational Insights”. The researcher responsibilities will include gathering and analyzing data and its uncertainties, synthesizing the findings into coherent reports, presenting them during project meetings, and ensuring effective communication between the modeling and experimental experts. Specifically, the researcher will be heavily engaged in data analysis and model tuning, and will be included in all steps leading to comparing experimental and simulation results. At the beginning of the project, the researcher will be responsible for constructing a device to regulate oxygenation levels in plasmid samples. The postdoctoral researcher will support the project PI.

Qualifications

• A PhD degree in physics, chemistry, or a related scientific discipline,
• A strong scientific track record and ongoing research activity in the interdisciplinary area of physics, biology, and chemistry, supported by publications in reputable international peer-reviewed journals, demonstrating the ability to work independently in a laboratory setting,
• Solid understanding of the physical, chemical, and biological principles underlying the interaction of ionizing radiation with biological material,
• Experience in synthesizing and analyzing data from diverse research teams, as well as proficiency with modeling techniques and statistical methods,
• Experience in software development, including programming skills and proficiency in Python,
• Excellent English (both spoken and written), along with outstanding communication skills and teamwork

Welcome

• Experience with methods for regulating oxygen levels in biological samples,
• Experience in proton radiotherapy or FLASH radiotherapy,
• Good working knowledge of the Linux operating environment.

Specific Requirements

Applications

Candidates are asked to send their applications within December 15th, 2025 with the note "15/2025/Ad‑ZFM" to the address of the Employment Department. The Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences Employment Department Radzikowskiego Street 152 31‑342 Krakow or by e‑mail: jobs@ifj.edu.pl

The application must include:

• CV and cover letter
• GPDR consent "I consent to the processing of my personal data by IFJ PAN included in my application documents."
• A list of scientific and research achievements (e.g., list of publications, speeches at conferences, internships held)
• at least 2 letters of recommendation sent directly by the referring person to e‑mail: jobs@ifj.edu.pl
• a document confirming the awarding of PhD degree.

Benefits

Full‑time position, annual leave 36 days, well equipped facilities, the tools required for research: computer farms and cloud computing infrastructure, software, servers, etc. Work in an active and inspiring environment; an active seminar program, the possibility for close collaborations with other research institutes, access to world‑class experts, parking.

Selection Process

All the applications will be reviewed by the selection committee, if necessary there shall be interviews and upon the final decision all the applicants will be informed about the results.

Additional Comments

Contract of employment for a specified period as the primary place of work—33 months with a possibility of extension of 3 months.

Contact

If you have any questions about the competition, please contact the project manager, Dr. hab Antoni Ruciński, at antoni.rucinski@ifj.edu.pl

Data Processing Information

Information on the processing of personal data: In a case of employment at IFJ PAN, the researcher will be required to authorize the Institute of Nuclear Physics PAN to be included in the number of employees conducting scientific activity in the discipline of physical sciences.