The Institute of Theoretical Physics at the Jagiellonian Univeristy in Kraków, Poland, invites applications for a postdoctoral position. The sucessfull candidate will be expected to conduct a research programme in theoretical physics. We offer stable employment based on an employment contract at the renowned university as well as cooperation with the interdisciplinary academic community represented by well-known scientists. Application deadline: May 17th, 2026, 23:59:59 Warsaw time.
The candidates should:
- hold at least a Master’s degree, Master of Science degree or an equivalent degree;
- exhibit aptitude for research work.
Duration of employment: 33 months starting from October 1, 2026
Required documents include:
- resume (CV),
- personal questionnaire filled in by the Candidate (F/M),
- copy of the master’s diploma or a doctoral diploma, if applicable,
- information on the Candidate’s (F/M) scientific, teaching and organisational achievements,
- declaration of the Candidate (F/M), confirming that the Jagiellonian University will be their primary place of work, should they be selected in the selection procedure,
- statement under Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science,
- statement on acknowledging and accepting the rules and regulations concerning intellectual property management and commercialisation in force at the Jagiellonian University,
- motivation letter,
- list of publications (along with the respective publishing houses and the number of pages),
- information concerning educational activities carried out by the Candidate (F/M), if any,
- two recommendation letters concerning the Candidate’s (F/M) research work. The recommendation letters must be sent by e-mail directly by their authors to: ift(at)uj.edu.pl (in the e-mail subject please include: „Asystent IFT 2026: Name and surname”. At the Candidate’s request, the letters of recommendation may be made available to her/him.
Declaration forms (no. 5‒7) and personal questionnaire template (no. 2) can be obtained at: https://cso.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/dokumkandyd
For other details, such as benefits or remuneration, concerning the opening see:
https://praca.bip.uj.edu.pl/documents/145868730/160698977/1227.1101.104.2026_assistant_WFAiIS.pdf/0f0e0479-48b8-4539-a890-f0283d35cf90
Applications should be sent by email to: ift(at)uj.edu.pl
Subject: “Asystent IFT 2026: Name and Surname”
Application deadline: 2026/05/17 23:59:59 Warsaw time.
For further information please contact Institute of Theoretical Physics, e-mail address: ift(at)uj.edu.pl .
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