PhD candidate - Assistant Researcher (PL form “Asystent”) (specialist in field of developing new potentials for the modelling of amorphous materials) | MAB NOMATEN

Competition opened on: 
3 Nov 2023 - 15:15
Application submission deadline: 
24 Nov 2023 - 23:45

NOMATEN Center of Excellence is  formed through a partnership between NCBJ (Poland), CEA (France) and VTT (Finland) with joint financial support from the Foundation for Polish Science (FNP) and the European Commission. It is currently composed of 4 Research Groups and is directed by Mikko Alava. 
NOMATEN focuses on the characterization, analysis and development of advanced multifunctional materials, specifically those designed to work in extreme conditions, with primary examples being radiation, high temperature and corrosion.  

Read more about NOMATEN development at http://nomaten.ncbj.gov.pl

Currently, we are looking for a person for a position of:

PhD candidate - Assistant Researcher (PL form “Asystent”)
(specialist in field of developing new potentials for the modelling of amorphous materials)

Work location:  Otwock, Poland (Suburb of Warsaw, efficient and free daily bus transport service provided). 

Job/tasks description:

  • Conducting research – in field of developing new potentials for the modelling of amorphous materials and applying them.

During their employment, the PhD candidates will be required to timely fulfil all the obligations connected with the process of obtaining the Doctoral degree in the chosen scientific disciplines (such as evaluation, passing exams, participating in lectures and other activities).

Requirements:

  • Master of Science or equivalent;

Preferred background: Complex alloys, Density Functional Theory

  • fluent English, spoken and written

Our ambition is to build a team composed of world-leading researchers and young, highly motivated people who are passionate about multifunctional materials science.

Required documents:

  • cover letter that explains the motivating factors for considering the position (max. 1 pp)
  • CV with complete publication list 
  • brief description of important scientific achievements and scientific outlook (max. 2 pp)
  • a list of 2 reference persons including their positions and contact details (e-mail address).
  • a copy of the diploma (or other document) confirming obtaining MSc

We offer:

  • Asystent (Specjalista/specjalistka ds. modelowanGross salary: 9500 PLN per month (at current exchange rate 2130€ per month); the details in each case depend on qualifications and experience, and the compensation is  composed of the base salary, seniority addition and project bonus).

Read more about contributions in Poland at https://old.ncbj.gov.pl/en/hrcareer/contributions-poland)

  • Work in international networks with research institutes and industrial companies. 
  • Access to the research potential of NOMATEN’s three partners between NCBJ (Poland), CEA (France) and VTT (Finland). 
  • Some of the positions are for joint collaborative research with NOMATEN partners CEA (France) and VTT (Finland) and thus include extensive visits to the collaborating institution.
  • Travel funds for participation in conferences and collaboration, attractive working conditions, atmosphere of teamwork, family-friendly environment with flexible working hours. support of an experienced local team in legal, financial and organisational issues as well as logistic support and advice related to working in Poland - enabling smooth relocation and equal opportunities.

Contact person: Mikko Alava  (mikko.alava@ncbj.gov.pl)

Applications in electronic form should be submitted in English to:  magdalena.jedrkiewicz@ncbj.gov.pl

Others information:

We reserve the right to contact only selected candidates and the right to inform about the decision to fill the post only to the selected candidate.

As an attachment to your application please sign and enclose the following declarations:

I agree for my personal data included in the application documents to be processed by National Centre for Nuclear Research with its registered office in Otwock, 7 Andrzej Sołtan Street, 05-420 Otwock, for a period of 12 months from their submission, in order to carry out future recruitment processes.

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  1. The Personal Data Controller of your personal data is the National Centre for Nuclear Research (hereinafter referred to as Controller or NCBJ) with its registered office in Otwock, 7 Andrzej Sołtan Street, 05-400 Otwock. 
  2. Your personal data will be processed for recruitment purposes on the basis of applicable law, including the Labour Code.  Data not required by law, provided by you in your documents, will be processed on the basis of your consent. Your consent is given by the transfer of this data.
  3. The full content of the information clause of Article 13 RODO is available at https://old.ncbj.gov.pl/en/information-clause-personal-data-processing

The National Centre for Nuclear Research is awarded by “HR Excellence in Research”. Recruitment is based on OTM-R system (Open, Transparent and Merit-based recruitment practices in Research Performing Organisations).

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 857470 and Foundation for Polish Science International Research Agenda PLUS programme grant No MAB PLUS/2018/8 co-financed by the European Union under the European Regional Development Fund the Smart Growth Operational Programme.