Postdoctoral position in the field of high-energy astrophysics

8 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center

Research Field

Astronomy » Astrophysics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

10 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

3 Jun 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center (NCAC) in Warsaw, Poland, invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the field of high-energy astrophysics. The successful applicant will collaborate with prof. Andrzej Zdziarski on the project "Accretion-ejection coupling in black-hole X-ray binaries", nr 2023/48/Q/ST9/00138, funded by the National Science Centre.

The position is available for 6 months. The salary of the successful candidate will be at least comparable to that of Polish researchers in the same career stage.

 

Requirements

Research Field

Astronomy » Astrophysics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Previous research on high-energy astrophysics is necessary.

Scope of work: modelling kinematics and radiation of accretion and jets in black-hole X-ray binaries.

 

Specific Requirements

The possession of a valid PhD degree in astronomy or physics by the starting date, obtained within 7 years before employment in the project (career breaks such as for maternity/paternity leave can be taken into account).

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Astronomy » Astrophysics

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Additional Information
Benefits

Funding for travel and research equipment will also be provided. Additional benefits such as housing for an initial time period can be provided by the institute.

Selection process

The applicants should provide:

-  a CV;

- a copy of the PhD diploma or a binding statement of its date of completion;

- a list of publications;

- a statement of scientific interests and plans (1 page);

- a scan of the signed GDPR form (NCN GDPR document) available at:  https://www.camk.edu.pl/media/uploads_current/o_instytucie/rodo/rodo_deklaracja_ncn_ang.pdf )

- and arrange for one letter of recommendation.

 

 For full consideration, the applications should be received by April 10th, 2024; 23:59 CET.

The review of applications will begin soon after this date.

Applications (in pdf format) should be sent to: [email protected]

Additional comments

The selection criteria include:

1) the candidate's research achievements including publications in prestigious academic press /journals (50% of the final score);

2) research-related achievements, scholarships, awards and research experience gained in Poland or abroad, research workshops and training courses, participation in research projects (20% of the final score);

3) the candidate’s competence to carry out specific tasks in the research project (30% of the final score).

The preferred starting date can be to some extent negotiable.

Questions concerning the position can be sent to: [email protected]

Website for additional job details

https://www.camk.edu.pl/en/archiwum/2024/03/07/postdoctoral-position-in-the-fie…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center

Country

Poland

State/Province

mazowieckie

City

Warsaw

Postal Code

00-716

Street

Bartycka

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

mazowieckie

City

Warsaw

Website

https://www.camk.edu.pl

Street

Bartycka

Postal Code

00-716

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED