Open call for assistant position at the Center for Theoretical Physics PAS (CFT/13/2025)

Call for Applications: Assistant Position at the Centre for Theoretical Physics PAS (CFT PAN)

Due to the dynamic development of the institute, the Director of the Centre for Theoretical Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences (CFT PAN) announces a call for applications for an Assistant position funded from the institute’s own resources.

We are looking for passionate researchers willing to commit to the institute and contribute to its development by conducting excellent research within statutory activities, acquiring grant funding, and participating in organizational duties. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree, Master of Engineering degree, or an equivalent qualification.


Requirements:

  • Experience in theoretical physics research — analytical or numerical calculations;

  • A publication or preprint (arXiv).


Required documents (PDF format):

  1. CV including academic history and scientific achievements (publications, projects, internships, conferences), with the clause:
    "I consent to the processing of my personal data for the purposes necessary to carry out the recruitment process in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 (GDPR).";

  2. Cover letter outlining past achievements and planned research;

  3. (Optional) Letter of recommendation from an independent researcher;

  4. Signed GDPR consent form [attachment].


Application deadline and submission:
Send your documents to rekrutacja@cft.edu.pl
Please include the reference number CFT/13/2025 in the subject line.
Deadline for submissions: July 12, 2025.


Recruitment process:
Candidates will be evaluated based on submitted documents. Selected candidates may be invited for an interview (on-site or online). The decision will be announced by July 20, 2025, via email.


Employment conditions and salary:

  • Assistant position for 5 months;

  • Planned salary: 4685 PLN gross per month.


Right to appeal:
Candidates may appeal any decision at any stage of the recruitment process. Appeals will be reviewed by the CFT PAN Appeals Committee in cooperation with the HR Department.


Additional information:
The institute follows internal reporting regulations concerning legal breaches and subsequent actions, available on the institute’s website.