Praca w Instytucie

The scholarship holder will take part in the NCN SONATA-21 research project “Plasma state classification and abnormal event detection in nuclear fusion devices with Symmetrized Dot Pattern and Machine Learning applied to time series of tokamak plasma radiation measurements”.

Scholarships are awarded in accordance with the Regulations for Awarding NCN Scholarships in Research Projects Funded by the National Science Centre, annexed to Resolution No. 25/2024 of the NCN Council of 4 March 2024.

Applicants for the scholarship are expected to have:

• Basic knowledge of plasma physics and fusion devices, particularly tokamaks.
• Practical knowledge of programming languages and IT tools used in data analysis (e.g. Matlab, Python, C++).
• Practical skills in database creation, data management and scientific programming.
• Spoken and written English skills sufficient to communicate in an international team and to read scientific literature.

IPPLM offers:

• The candidate will receive a scholarship of PLN 4,875 gross for a period of 12 months under a Scholarship Agreement.
• The project provides for visits and consultations at the WEST facility in France and participation in scientific conferences.
• The work will be carried out in a team bringing together experienced and young scientists, including PhD students.
• The scholarship holder will be able to improve their qualifications and develop scientifically.
• Scientific cooperation will be carried out with important research centres in Poland and abroad.

For more information, please contact the Project Manager: Dr Agnieszka Jardin Ten adres pocztowy jest chroniony przed spamowaniem. Aby go zobaczyć, konieczne jest włączenie w przeglądarce obsługi JavaScript.

The scholarship may start on 1 December 2026.

Applicants for the scholarship holder position must meet the following criteria:

1. Be a student enrolled in a second-cycle or long-cycle master’s programme in physics or a related field at a university in Poland.
2. Enjoy full public rights.
3. Have sufficient command of English to use specialist literature and communicate in a professional environment.
4. Have basic knowledge of physics; knowledge of plasma physics and its diagnostics is particularly welcome.
5. Have knowledge of programming languages that will be used to develop and implement machine-learning algorithms.

Applicants for the scholarship should submit the following documents:

1. A CV describing education, internships, scholarships and participation in research projects, and listing any publications, conference presentations and other scientific activities.
2. A cover letter.
3. A document confirming enrolment in a second-cycle or long-cycle master’s programme.
4. A personal questionnaire accompanied by a Statement of Consent to the Processing of Personal Data for Recruitment Purposes.

The selection will be made by a Scholarship Committee appointed by the Director of the Sylwester Kaliski Institute of Plasma Physics and Laser Microfusion. The Committee will consist of two IPPLM employees with appropriate scientific or professional qualifications, appointed by the Project Manager, and the Project Manager, who will serve as Chair.

Templates of declarations and commitments can be downloaded from:
https://www.ifpilm.pl/praca-w-instytucie/957-wzory-oswiadczen-oraz-zobowiazania.

The Scholarship Committee may ask an applicant to provide additional materials concerning their qualifications and scientific achievements.

Applicants may submit other materials to the Committee documenting their qualifications and scientific achievements, as well as information about interests unrelated to the research specified in the call.

Documents submitted by applicants to IPPLM will not be returned. The Committee reserves the right to contact selected candidates.

APPLICATIONS must be submitted by 10 November 2026 at 2:00 p.m. to the Sylwester Kaliski Institute of Plasma Physics and Laser Microfusion (Secretariat), Hery 23, 01-497 Warsaw, with the following note on the envelope: “Competition for the position of scholarship holder No. 6/ZBPTiTK/2026”; alternatively, they may be sent by email to Ten adres pocztowy jest chroniony przed spamowaniem. Aby go zobaczyć, konieczne jest włączenie w przeglądarce obsługi JavaScript. with the subject line: “Competition for the position of scholarship holder No. 6/ZBPTiTK/2026”.