Assistant in group of research and teaching Department of Particle Interactions

Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science – AGH University of Krakow

Organisation/Company: AGH University of Krakow, Department:
Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science, Research Field:
Physics, Other, Applied physics. Position:
Researcher, First Stage Researcher (R1). Country:
Poland. Final date to receive applications: 20 Feb 2026, 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw). Type of

Contract:

Temporary. Job Status:
Full-time. Offer Starting Date: 1 Apr 2026. Funded through EU Research Framework Programme:
No.

Assist Professor among the research and teaching staff at the Department of Particle Interactions and Detection. Responsibilities include preparation and analysis of simulation data, design of high‑spatial‑granularity medical phantoms, and participation in therapy‑photon‑beam experiments.

23 months full‑time employment starting in April 2026.

E-mail: sekretariat.edu.pl

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Physical Sciences or Applied Physics.
• Aptitude for research and teaching.
• Confirmed active participation in student scientific activities or documented scientific achievements during university studies, doctoral school, or professional work.
• Knowledge of analysis of experimental data from photon‑therapy devices and advanced simulation with the Geant4 environment.
• Readiness to conduct classes on basics of computer science and physical simulations in Polish and English.
• English language proficiency B2 level or higher.
• Polish language proficiency C1 level if not native.
• Experience working in research teams.
• Experience in laboratory work and execution of therapeutic‑beam experiments.
• Knowledge of ionizing‑radiation interaction with scintilla tors.
• A doctorate in Physical Sciences or a submitted dissertation in the same discipline.
• Years of research experience: 1–4.

• B2 level English certificate (not required if English is first language).
• Declaration of Polish language C1 level if not native.
• Copies of diplomas and other certificates confirming qualifications.
• Declaration of scientific achievements or evidence of active participation in student scientific activities.
• Internal application form(s) if applicable.
• Consent to personal data processing.

• Career development opportunities at one of Poland’s leading technical universities.
• Ideal conditions for research, teaching, and collaboration with academia and industry.

• Formal assessment – checking completeness of documents and compliance with the Act, AGH University Statute, and competition announcement.
• Substantive assessment – objective and merit‑based evaluation of candidates who passed the first stage; interviews may be held in person or remotely.

The candidate has the right to appeal the competition results within five working days after notification.

• Scientific achievements (especially contribution to publications – 30 points).
• Competence in analyzing experimental data / simulations using the Geant4 environment – 30 points.
• Experience/readiness to conduct classes in basic computer science and physical simulations – 40 points.

Contact for questions: Agnieszka Dziok, 48 12617 2951, agnieszka.dziok.pl.

• Hold the qualifications defined in the Act.
• Full capacity for juridical acts.
• No conviction for an intentional offence.
• Full public rights.

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The University reserves the right not to settle the competition without providing any reason or justification. Winning the competition is not synonymous with guaranteed employment. The decision concerning employment will be made by the Rector.

After the announcement of the competition results, the selected candidate must provide a certificate from the National Criminal Register (issued no earlier than one month prior to submission) and may be subject to verification in the Register of Sex Offenders – Restricted Access Register.

Number of offers available:
2. Company/Institute:
Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science. Country:
Poland. City:
Kraków. Postal Code: 30‑059. Street:
Reymonta 19.