WE ARE HIRING Science Communicator for a European research project

Join the QuRAK Center of Excellence team and help bring quantum physics closer to a wider audience.

• engaging with people and the wider public
• designing and delivering science outreach activities
• helping advance science and raise its visibility across Europe

APPLY → recruitment@cft.edu.pl

01 / ABOUT THE INSTITUTE AND ROLE

About CTP PAS and the QuRAK project

Professors from the Center for Theoretical Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences (CTP PAS) helped initiate the Warsaw Science Picnic (Prof. Ł. Turski), the Copernicus Science Centre (Prof. Ł. Turski) and the Polish edition of Khan Academy (Prof. L. Mankiewicz).

CTP PAS aims to revive its science outreach activities and establish professional communications. Under a prestigious European project, the institute will become a Center of Excellence. Initiatives will include establishing a Communications and Science Outreach Department, organising public lectures and workshops with the Copernicus Science Centre, developing a quantum “Philharmonic” in collaboration with the University of Stuttgart, engaging in local events and inspiring students.

QuRAK, together with complementary funding from the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education (MNiSW) and the Foundation for Polish Science (FNP), will support, among other activities, the reorganisation of the institute, the establishment of research groups, mobility programmes, research valorisation, extensive science outreach, joint development of international educational pathways, computing infrastructure and international recruitment.

Project partners: ICFO (Barcelona), University of Stuttgart, University of Warsaw, Copernicus Science Centre and empiriQa.

Your mission

Educate and engage the public in science, especially quantum mechanics. Together with a Communications Specialist, you will establish the Communications Department at CTP PAS!

Your responsibilities

• Deliver CTP PAS science outreach tasks under the QuRAK work package, including workshops explaining quantum physics and its applications, together with the Copernicus Science Centre.
• Coordinate and deliver science outreach events at CTP PAS, including the Science Festival, Science Picnic, Quantum Day and other public lectures.
• Teach PhD students about science outreach, continuing the Outreach Lab programme.
• Collaborate on activities with the Copernicus Science Centre.
• Cooperate with the Polish Children’s Fund (Krajowy Fundusz na rzecz Dzieci).
• Monitor the implementation of communications and outreach tasks within the QuRAK consortium.
• Plan, deliver and document science outreach activities for the institute’s evaluation.
• Secure external funding to support science outreach.
• Provide subject-matter support to the Communications Department on social media content, YouTube videos and press releases.

02 / REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS

Required

• At least a Master’s degree in physics or a related discipline.
• Experience in science outreach.
• Ability to connect with and engage people easily.
• Creativity and initiative in developing new educational formats.
• Fluent English.

Desirable

• Experience working with children and young people (e.g. scouting, educational activities or science clubs).
• Experience organising conferences or large public events, such as festivals or science picnics.
• Graphic design or video-editing skills for YouTube and social media.

Support available

• Financial support for building exhibits and demonstrations.
• Support from the Project Coordinator and partners.
• Expert support from ICFO (Barcelona) and the Copernicus Science Centre.

Benefits

• subsidised MultiSport card,
• option to join an additional medical package
• subsidised English lessons to support professional development
• funding for professional training and certification
• social benefits, including support for holidays for employees and their children, as well as nursery and kindergarten fees.

03 / SELECTION AND APPLICATION

Recruitment timeline

• Application deadline: 20 October 2026.
• Invitations to interviews and test assignments: by 22 October 2026.
• Interviews: by 10 November 2026.

During the interview, candidates will give a brief physics demonstration (5 minutes) or a short science outreach presentation.

Evaluation criteria

• 20% Clear and effective communication – assessment of communication style and audience engagement
• 20% Science demonstration / presentation – a simple physics experiment or brief science outreach presentation
• 20% Science outreach experience – previous science outreach activities
• 20% Physics knowledge – scientific accuracy and confidence in physics
• 20% Additional strengths – organisational activities / scouting / submitted grant proposals / international experience / quality of the Master’s thesis / basic video-editing skills / managing YouTube or social media

Mandatory requirements: fluent English communication and a higher education degree.

Application

Send your CV and cover letter to: recruitment@cft.edu.pl | Deadline: 20 October 2026.

Please include reference number TfE/26/2026 in the email subject line.

How we recruit

We carefully review every application. Candidates whose experience and skills match our needs and requirements are invited to an interview.

Throughout the process, we keep in touch with candidates and strive to make interviews welcoming. We take an individual approach to each person, including accommodating the needs of candidates with disabilities.

We welcome feedback after the recruitment process, as it helps us continually improve our recruitment practices.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

CTP PAS fosters an inclusive environment regardless of individual, physical or social characteristics. We value teamwork, recognise and appreciate each person’s strengths and support every employee’s career development.

Equality, respect and openness are fundamental values in an academic environment where diversity is essential. We strive to provide a safe and inclusive space for all members of our scientific community.

CTP PAS has established rules for reporting breaches of law and protecting whistleblowers.

If you need reasonable accommodations or a more accessible format to apply for this position online, please contact recruitment@cft.edu.pl.