Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical High-Energy Astrophysics

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Monday, March 29, 2021
Archive Date: 
Monday, April 26, 2021
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution Classification/Type: 
Foreign
Institution/Company: 
Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences
Department Name: 
Department of Gamma-Ray Astrophysics
Street Line 1: 
Radzikowskiego 152
City: 
Krakow
State/Province: 
malopolskie
Zip/Postal: 
31-342
Country: 
Poland
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position at the Institute of Nuclear Physics PAS in Krakow to collaborate with prof. Jacek Niemiec on the project “Shock waves as sources of high-energy particles” funded by the Polish National Science Centre. The project is focused on studies of nonrelativistic and relativistic shock waves and also other systems of cosmic plasmas using plasma simulations methods, in particular kinetic particle-in-cell (PIC) techniques. The research will be performed within international collaboration with groups from Germany and Japan.

Position is available for 32 months. Travel funding is provided. The starting date is May 1, 2021 (can be negotiated). Candidates are required to have completed their PhD degree in astronomy, physics, or related field before the starting date and no earlier than in 2014.

Required qualifications:
- strong research background
- good knowledge of C or Fortran programming
- experience in computational astrophysics
- very good command of English.
Experience with PIC codes, parallel programming techniques, and use of supercomputers are considered an asset.

Applicants should provide a CV with a statement of consent to the processing of personal data for purposes of recruitment, a copy of the PhD diploma, a list of publications and conference presentations, a statement of scientific interests and plans, and arrange for 3 letters of recommendation (including one from PhD supervisor). Applications received by April 18, 2021 will receive full consideration. Interviews with selected candidates will start soon after this date. Later applications will be considered until the position is filled. Applications in PDF format are preferred.

Application Deadline: 
Monday, April 26, 2021
Selection Deadline: 
Friday, April 30, 2021
Current Status of Position: 
Accepting Applicants
Apply to Job
Attention To: 
Jacek Niemiec
Title: 
Professor
Institution/Company: 
Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences
Department Name: 
Department of Gamma-Ray Astrophysics
Street Line 1: 
Radzikowskiego 152
Zip/Postal Code: 
31-342
Country: 
Poland
Inquiries About Job
Attention To: 
Jacek Niemiec