Post-doctoral position in theoretical particle cosmology and particle physics at the University of Warsaw

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Post-doctoral position in theoretical particle cosmology and particle physics at the University of Warsaw

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Offer DescriptionCOMPETITION OPENING DATE APRIL 30, 2025We are seeking candidates for a postdoctoral position (adiunkt) within the project “Interconnections between particle physics and cosmology” funded by National Science Centre (Poland) (principal investigator: Prof. Bohdan Grzadkowski). The main goal of the employed post-doc will be theoretical investigation of generalizations of the Standard Model of fundamental interactions that properly describe dark matter, inflation and possibly provide extra sources of CP violation. The project is based at the Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw (Poland), and involves collaboration with partners at University of Bergen (Norway), University of Lisbon (Portugal) and University of California Santa Cruz (USA).The position is for 24 months starting on July 10th 2026, however after 12 months an evaluation of the results achieved is possible and may result in shortening of the contract.Key responsibilities:The employee will conduct research concerning cosmology and theory of particle physics, in particular investigation of dark matter models, dynamics of cosmic inflation and generalizations of the scalar sector of the Standard Model taking into account a possibility of extra sources of CP-violation.Employment conditions:Employment for 24 months on a full-time basis, i.e. 40 hours a week within the OPUS research project “Interconnections between particle physics and cosmology ” financed by the National Science Centre and implemented at the Faculty of Physics of the University of Warsaw. Based on an employment contract.The candidates have to conform to the conditions stated in art. 113 of Higher Education Law dated 20.07.2018. (Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland 2024, item 1571 with further amendments)Where to apply E-mailbohdan.grzadkowski@fuw.edu.plRequirementsResearch Field Physics » Other Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsExperience in theoretical research beyond the Standard Model, in particular in cosmology, dark matter or extensions of the scalar sector of the Standard Model including new sources of CP-violation. Experience with CompHEP, CalcHEP, MicrOMEGAs and Mathematica is mandatory.Specific Requirements

• PhD at the moment of employment in theoretical high-energy physics or cosmology obtained not earlier than in the year 2019,
• The candidate must have a very good or good command of English, appropriate certificates are desirable.
• Significant scientific achievements
• Presentation of the plan for further research activities
• International experience

The employment will take place in accordance with the National Science Centre (NCN) regulations, in particular the employed person must meet the following conditions jointly:

• during the period of receiving remuneration within this project, he/she does not receive any other remuneration in any form from the NCN;
• the project manager was not a supervisor/auxiliary supervisor in his/her doctoral dissertation;
• during the period of receiving remuneration within this project, he/she does not receive any other remuneration based on the employment contract with any employer;

The candidate must meet the conditions set by the National Science Centre for people employed in a post-doc position. In particular, the person employed for this position must have a doctoral degree obtained no earlier than 7 years before the year of employment in the project. This period does not include breaks related to maternity leave, additional maternity leave, leave on the conditions of maternity leave, additional leave on the conditions of maternity leave, paternity leave, parental leave or parental leave granted on the terms specified in the provisions of the Labor Code or the receipt of sickness allowance or rehabilitation benefits in connection with incapacity for work, including those caused by diseases requiring medical rehabilitation. For women, the indicated 7-year period may be extended by 18 months for each child born or adopted. A woman can choose a more favorable way to indicate breaks in her scientificLanguages ENGLISH Level ExcellentResearch Field Physics » Other Years of Research Experience 1 – 4Research Field Physics » Other Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Additional InformationEligibility criteriaEvaluation Criteria:Qualitative evaluation of candidates will be based on: recommendation letters, CV, research plan, interview (will only apply to candidates from the “short list”), level of journals in which the candidate has published.Quantitative evaluation of candidates will be based on: number of publications, number of citations, scientific activity (e.g. participation in conferences or number of invited talks).Selection processThe candidate should provide the following documents:

• Application for the position – the pdf-format with a scanned signature.
• Information on the processing of personal data – information clause and consent clause – attachment to the announcement (available on the website

– the pdf-format with a scanned signature. * Statement on reading and accepting the rules for job applications for a position of an academic teacher at the University of Warsaw (available on the website
) – the pdf-format with a scanned signature. * Curriculum vitae.

• List of publications.
• A statement of research interests and plans,.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Copy of the PhD diploma.

The candidate selected in the competition is required to submit original documents before starting the employment.The candidate should provide all documents by e-mail to the address:The candidates might be asked for an interview with the commission appointed by the Dean of the Faculty.The entire procedure will be concluded before 28.02.2026.Candidates will be individually notified of the competition results via email.Candidates with disabilities or special needs may report their accessibility requirements for the recruitment process.This announcement is the first step in the procedure of employing an academic teacher and its positive result will be a base for consecutive steps.Additional commentsThe University of Warsaw follows an Open, Transparent, and Merit-Based Recruitment Policy, the content of which can be accessed at:Information about the Internal Reporting Procedure at the University of Warsaw pursuant to the Act of June 14, 2024 on the procedure for whistleblowers:The University of Warsaw has a procedure for reporting rights violations – Internal reporting procedure, attached to Ordinance No. 94 of the Rector of the University of Warsaw dated 17 September 2024 on the procedure for whistleblowers reporting cases of law violation at the University of Warsaw and for undertaking follow-up actions, published and available in Monitor UW 2024, item 266. Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute University of Warsaw, Faculty of Physics, Institute of Theoretical Physics Country Poland City Warsaw Postal Code 02-093 Street Pasteura 5 GeofieldContact CityWarsaw WebsiteStreetKrakowskie Przedmieście 26/28 Postal Code00-927STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Warszawa, mazowieckie

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Thu, 01 May 2025 06:26:51 GMT

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