Position Description

The Director of the Center for Theoretical Physics PAS announces a call for one PhD student fellowship at CTP PAS, within the MAESTRO 15 project "Dynamics of processes around compact stars", funded by the National Science Center (UMO-2023/50/A/ST9/00527). The project supervisor is Prof. dr hab. Agnieszka Janiuk.

The aim of the project is to study theoretical models of gamma-ray bursts (GRBs). Using numerical simulations, the model of a magnetized ultrarelativistic jet driven by accretion onto a Kerr black hole will be investigated. The dynamical model accounts for jet collimation, Poynting energy, and gamma-ray emission. The project refers to both short and long GRBs, including sources with gravitational wave counterparts and kilonova emissions.

PhD student tasks:

  • Development of numerical codes and simulations of jets and kilonova emission associated with compact binary mergers or collapsars
  • Analysis of available observational data

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Physics or Astronomy
  • Good theoretical and numerical background
  • Interest in fluid dynamics and magnetohydrodynamics
  • Independence and creativity in problem-solving
  • Experience in data reduction and analysis in gamma-ray astronomy is an advantage

Required Documents

  1. Scientific CV including the clause: "I consent to the processing of my personal data contained in the application documents."
  2. Cover letter
  3. Copy of Master’s diploma
  4. Copies of documents confirming scientific or professional achievements
  5. At least one recommendation letter from a researcher holding at least a PhD
  6. Research plan related to the MAESTRO project

Applications should be submitted electronically to rekrutacja@cft.edu.pl between 5 and 26 September 2025, indicating the reference number AJ/15/2025.

The scholarship will be awarded in accordance with Polish law and NCN regulations for a period of 2 years, amounting to approximately 4,700 PLN net per month.

The competition will be concluded by 1 October 2025. Candidates will be notified electronically.

Link to the Project Supervisor’s website: https://ajaniuk.cft.edu.pl/

For questions, please contact: agnes@cft.edu.pl