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
- Scientific CV including the clause: "I consent to the processing of my personal data contained in the application documents."
- Cover letter
- Copy of Master’s diploma
- Copies of documents confirming scientific or professional achievements
- At least one recommendation letter from a researcher holding at least a PhD
- 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