Jagiellonian University, Faculty o Physics, Astronomy and Computer Science
Position ID:
Jagiellonian University-Faculty o Physics, Astronomy and Computer Science-ASSISTPROFIFMS [#32002]
Position Title:
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Krakow, Małopolska 31-007, Poland
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2026/05/17 23:59:59 (posted 2026/04/27, listed until 2026/05/18)
Position Description:
Position Description
The M. Smoluchowski Institute of Physics at the Jagiellonian Univeristy in
Kraków, Poland, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position
at the assistant professor level.
The
sucessfull candidate will be expected to conduct an excellent research
programme in theoretical physics and contribute to teaching at all
levels. We offer stable employment based on an employment contract at
the renowned university as well as cooperation with the
interdisciplinary academic community represented by well-known
scientists.
The candidates should:
- hold at least a doctoral degree;
- have relevant scientific achievements;
- take active part in scientific life;
- have experience in teaching work hold PhD in physics or a related field.
Additional requirements necessary for employment (indicated in order of priority):
- a substantial scientific track record, including – beyond the doctoral dissertation – publications in reputable, peer-reviewed scientific journals of recognized international standing.
- a strong dynamic of scientific development, demonstrated by consistent and effective growth of research achievements.
- capability for conducting academic level teaching.
- activity in securing research funding, evidenced by obtained grants or participation in grant competitions as a principal investigator.
- scientific mobility and experience in conducting research within international collaborations.
- oral and poster presentations at national and international scientific conferences and symposia.
- capability for conducting research aligned with the research profile of the Department to which the application is submitted.
- the winner (F/M) of the competition is required to sign an employment contract by October 1, 2026, and to begin work no later than February 1, 2027.
Duration of employment: 33 months starting from October 1, 2026
Required documents include:
- resume (CV),
- personal questionnaire filled in by the Candidate (F/M),
- copy of the doctoral diploma or a diploma confirming the Candidate’s (F/M) habilitation degree, if applicable,
- information on the Candidate’s (F/M) scientific, teaching and organisational achievements,
- declaration of the Candidate (F/M), confirming that the Jagiellonian University will be their primary place of work, should they be selected in the competitive selection process,
- declaration under Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science,
- declaration on acknowledging and accepting the rules and regulations concerning intellectual property management and commercialisation in force at the Jagiellonian University,
- motivation letter,
- list of publications (along with the respective publishing houses and the number of pages),
- information concerning educational activities carried out by the Candidate (F/M), if any,
- doctoral dissertation or habilitation dissertation review, if applicable,
- two recommendation letters concerning the Candidate’s (F/M) research and teaching work.
- the form for the most recent performance review, if the Candidate (F/M) was subject to such a review.
Declaration forms (no. 5‒7) and personal questionnaire template (no. 2) can be obtained at:
https://cso.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/dokumkandyd
For other details, such as benefits or remuneration, concerning the opening see:
Applications should be sent by email to: ifms@uj.edu.pl
Subject: “assistant professor competition 2026”
Subject: “assistant professor competition 2026”
Application deadline: 2026/05/18 23:59:59 Polish time.
For further information please contact the Director of the M. Smoluchowski Institute of Physics, e-mail address: dyrekcja.ifms@uj.edu.pl.
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- Email:
- Postal Mail:
- Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science
Prof. S. Łojasiewicza 11
30-348 Kraków
POLAND
- Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science
- Web Page: fais.uj.edu.pl