Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in gravity and cosmology with an emphasis on semiclassical methods, within the Institute of Theoretical Physics of the Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science, Jagiellonian University (Krakow, Poland).
All materials should be submitted via email at george.zahariade (at) uj.edu.pl. Review of applications will start on May 11, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
We seek candidates with a versatile profile and a good knowledge of general relativity and quantum field theory. The ideal candidate will also have some familiarity with numerical methods and quantum field theory in curved spacetime. They will work in Dr. George Zahariade’s group and will be funded under SONATA BIS Grant No. 2023/50/E/ST2/00231 “Gravity and Field Theory at the Classical/Quantum Interface” from the Polish National Science Center. Collaboration with other groups within the Institute of Theoretical Physics will also be encouraged. A PhD degree by the start of the appointment is required.
Krakow, Poland’s second largest city, is nestled in the heart of Europe and has a beautiful UNESCO world heritage historical center. It is also a vibrant academic and high tech hub, fostering a large international community. The Jagiellonian University, founded in 1364, is the second oldest university in Central and Eastern Europe and is the alma mater of Nicolaus Copernicus. The Institute of Theoretical Physics conducts state-of-the-art research in various branches of modern theoretical physics: astrophysics and general relativity, atomic optics and quantum physics, classical and quantum field theory, condensed matter theory, elementary particle physics, mathematical physics, quantum gravity and string theory, statistical physics, and the theory of complex systems. A particular focus is given to interdisciplinary fields such as cognitive and brain sciences, quantum computing, artificial intelligence and machine learning.
The appointment is for 3 years and the successful applicant is expected to start in the 4th quarter of 2026.
To receive full consideration, applicants should submit the following materials:
(1) Cover letter (no longer than one page);
(2) CV including list of publications;
(3) Research statement (no longer than 4 pages), including past achievements and future plans;
(4) Three recommendation letters;
(5) Other administrative documents listed on the official university job ad
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