PhD Fellowship in Theoretical Particle Physics

Job Information

Organisation/Company

Jagiellonian University

Department

The Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science

Research Field

Theoretical Physics » High Energy Elementary Particle Physics » Quantum Chromodynamics

Theoretical Physics » High Energy Elementary Particle Physics » Quantum Gravity

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

3 October 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

15 October 2026

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

We offer a scientific fellowship for a PhD candidate in Theoretical Particle Physics joining the groups of Particle Theory and Complex Systems at the Jagiellonian University. The groups include of dr hab. Piotr Korcyl, dr hab. Andrzej Goerlich, dr hab. Jakub Gizbert-Studnicki and dr Tomasz Stebel. The current activities are described here: https://ztc.ift.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/aktualnosci and https://cs.if.uj.edu.pl/cs/index.html . The successful applicant will be expected to work on topics related to non-perturbative quantum chromodynamics, non-perturbative quantum gravity, Monte Carlo algorithms, and neural networks. Work may encompass both analytical and numerical aspects. Research work will be carried out at the Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science at the Jagiellonian University.

For further information, please contact Piotr Korcyl (piotr.korcyl@uj.edu.pl).

Requirements

Research Field

Physics

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

MSc in theoretical p hysics

very good knowledge of theoretical physics at the level of 2nd degree

fluent knowledge of written and spoken English

programming skills at a very good level (preferably C, C++)

Specific Requirements – documents to be submitted for the selection process

scientific curriculum vitae, including a list of scientific achievements (publications, conference presentations, scholarships, etc.)

motivation letter explaining interest in joining the project

scan of the MSc diploma

Master Thesis or its extended summary in English

Languages

English

Level

Fluent

Research Field

Physics

Years of Research Experience

Selection process based on submitted documents

Documents specified above should be sent as one compressed zip-file to dr hab. Piotr Korcyl ( piotr.korcyl@uj.edu.pl ) before 3 October 2026, 23:59 CET . The message title should be of the form “PhD fellowship, Applicant’s full name” and the attachment should contain the applicant’s name as well. The Selection Committee (dr hab. Piotr Korcyl -- Chairman) selects candidates based on the Applicants’ motivation letter and the MSc thesis, as well as scientific achievements and other accomplishments in science (distinctions, awards, etc.).

Additional Information

Benefits

Benefits are in accordance with Polish employment laws for PhD students based on NCN regulations ( https://ncn.gov.pl ) and the Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences of the Jagiellonian University.

An initial scholarship will be granted for a period of 6 months, with the possibility of extension based on performance.

Additional comments

Please include the following statement in your application: “I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under the Personal Data Protection Act as of 10 May 2018 (consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2019, item 1781) and pursuant to art. 6 § 1aGDPR (General Data Protection Regulation - EU 2016/279)."

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

3

Company/Institute

Institute of Theoretical Physics, Jagiellonian University

Country

Poland

City

Krakow

Postal Code

30-348

Street

Lojasiewicza 11