Oferty pracy w projektach finansowanych przez NCN

Nazwa jednostki: Nicolaus Copernicus University Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Informatics – Toruń, Inne oferty z tego miasta »
Nazwa stanowiska: assistant professor (adjunkt) - research staff
Wymagania:

The competition is open to persons who meet the conditions set out in Article 113 of the Act of 20 July 2018 - Law on higher education and science (Journal of Laws of 2018, item 1668) and the following qualification criteria:
The successful candidate should hold a doctoral degree in Condensed Matter Physics, Theoretical Chemistry or Materials Physics (Theory). In addition to a solid knowledge of quantum mechanics and solid-state physics, a good understanding of electronic structure theory and magnetism is required. Proficiency with an electronic structure code (preferably VASP or RSPt) or with the usage of effective spin Hamiltonians is required. Prior experience with the theory of intra- or inter-atomic exchange coupling is an advantage. Research projects and theses focused on electronic structure calculations, statistical physics, or many-body physics will be considered an asset. A good track of scientific publications in journals of good reputation is required. Proficiency in English, preferably accompanied by international experience, is required. The candidate should be able to work both independently and as part of a research team.

Keywords: rare-earth elements, density-functional theory, exchange interaction, magnetism

Opis zadań:

Key responsibilities will include:
1. employing ab-initio electronic structure theory to determine the inter-atomic exchange coupling in selected rare-earth compounds;
2. developing adequate spin models to understand the emergence of spin spirals and helical states in selected rare-earth compounds;
3. developing many-body models to understand the spectroscopic signatures of the devil staircase in CeSb;
4. contributing to theoretical development, software implementation, or numerical simulations, depending on the candidate's background and inclinations;
5. actively collaborating with other project members and international partners;
6. disseminating research results through journal articles and conference presentations.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned during the course of the research project, depending on the evolving scientific context and the candidate's research progress. These changes will be at the reasonable discretion of the Principal Investigator.

Typ konkursu NCN: OPUS – ST
Termin składania ofert: 24 grudnia 2025, 23:59
Forma składania ofert: email
Warunki zatrudnienia:

We offer employment in a postdoc-type position in a research grant financed by the National Science Center of Poland (NCN) within OPUS 28 competition. The candidate must meet the requirements established by NCN, and in particular have a doctoral degree obtained not earlier than 12 years before the year of employment in the project (this period may be extended in the event of breaks in the scientific career as defined by NCN). The successful candidate will join the group of the Principal Investigator dr. Igor Di Marco, prof UMK to conduct research in quantum magnetism and correlated materials. The post-doctoral research will mainly focus on the emergence of complex magnetic phases in rare-earth compounds. Collaboration and scientific exchange with foreign universities in the Netherlands and Sweden is expected, and further opportunities for internationalization may arise during the project.

Project leader: dr Igor Di Marco, associate professor at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń

Project title: Complex magnetism in rare-earth systems

Remuneration: 140.000 PLN gross gross per year

Planned period of employment: 12 months with the possibility to extension up to 36 months

Suggested starting date: 1.02.2026 (a delay of a few months may be possible)

Perks: international working environment, international internships in high-profile institutions, summer schools and conferences

Required documents:

1.Personal questionnaire for the person applying for employment (https://www.umk.pl/en/jobs/docs/en_ankieta.doc)
2.Professional curriculum vitae
3.Copy of higher education diploma
4.Copy of doctorate certificate
5.List of publications (including the publishing house/journal, year of publication, and page number)
6.Declaration of consent to the processing of personal data contained in the job offer for the needs of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of The Council od 27 April 2016 (L119/1) (https://www.umk.pl/en/jobs/docs/en_os4.docx)
7.Declaration under art. 113 ust. 1 ustawy Prawo o szkolnictwie wyższym (o niekaralności) (Art. Paragraph 113 (1) of the Higher Education Act (of no criminal record)) (https://www.umk.pl/en/jobs/docs/en_oswiadczenie1.doc)
8.Declaration that Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń will be my primary employer once I have won the contest (https://www.umk.pl/en/jobs/docs/en_oswiadczenie2.doc)
9.A brief cover letter (max 2 pages) including contact information of at least two professional references (preferably including the doctoral supervisor)

Dodatkowe informacje:

Please submit the aforementioned documents to dorotas@umk.pl with annotation "OPUS-28 postdoc application" (offer no.4823) in the subject field. Application deadline: 24.12.2025. The university does not provide accommodation. The university reserves the right to not choose any candidate. The project leader reserves the right to interview selected candidates. For more details and inquiries please contact the project leader directly by email: igor.dimarco@umk.pl

Please be informed that the person selected through the competition will be obliged to submit a certificate from the National Criminal Register with regard to offences specified in Chapters 19 and 25 of the Penal Code (including offences against sexual freedom and morality), in Article 189a and Article 207 of the Penal Code and in the Act on Counteracting Drug Addiction of 29 July 2005 (Journal of Laws of 2023, item 1939 and of 2022, item 2600), or for the corresponding offences defined in foreign law. The obligation to verify applies to a person whose tasks will be related to the protected activity referred to in Article 21. of the Act of 13 May 2016 on counteracting the threat of sexual offences and the protection of minors (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 560).

Pursuant to art. 24 paragraph 6 of the Act of June 14, 2024 on the protection of whistleblowers (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 928), information on the internal reporting procedure at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń is available at: https://www.umk.pl/en/contact/internal-reporting/

If you do not consent to providing your email address, please deliver the required documents by post to:

Uniwersytet Mikołaja Kopernika w Toruniu
Wydział Fizyki, Astronomii i Informatyki Stosowanej
ul. Grudziądzka 5
87-100 Toruń
annotation:„OPUS-28 postdoc application” (offer no. 4823)

Data dodania ogłoszenia: 2025-11-26 11:18:10