JINR Fellowship Programme
Call for applications
Missions
The Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR) is looking for fellows and has officially opened its call for applications for various scientific research positions. The new positions are a part of a special programme aimed at reinforcing the scientific personnel involved in the realization of JINR’s top-priority projects in the fields of theoretical and experimental physics of elementary particles, relativistic heavy-ion physics, nuclear physics, condensed matter physics, radiobiology, networking, computing, computational physics, engineering and instrumentation.
The JINR Fellowship Programme offers both talented young scientists and experienced researchers the opportunity to get involved in the cutting-edge international projects of scientific and technological advancements at JINR. Detailed information about the Institute, including the JINR Topical Plan, can be found on the JINR website http://www.jinr.ru/staff-en/science_ptp-en/.
Eligibility
The call is targeting highly motivated scientists and engineers, holders of a Master’s or PhD degree in their respective aforementioned fields, age under 60.
Competencies and Expertise
The applicant should be able to communicate clearly, concisely, and impartially, both orally and in writing. The applicant should take initiatives to define outcomes and clarify roles, actively contribute to team outcomes, and support team decisions. The applicant should coordinate with supervisor/manager and make decisions in full compliance with JINR regulations.
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
Relevant experience in the selected JINR topic - MSc degree holder and PhD degree holder. The applicant should be able to work well in an international environment, such as large multinational collaborations. The applicant is also expected to take responsibility for experiments and analytical work and should be able to work independently when necessary. The applicant should have experience in education and training. Good command of the official JINR languages, both written and spoken (English and/or Russian).
Required documents for application
- CV (preferably CV Europass format) including information on the previous held positions.
- An English summary of MSc or PhD thesis (1–3 pages).
- List of relevant publications.
- A recommendation letter by an outstanding scientist appropriate for the chosen topic for application.
- An authorized copy of the Master’s or PhD certificate (translated into English if in another language).
Important dates
- Application opens: September 15, 2024.
- Application deadline: October 5, 2024.
- Checking the eligibility and selection by JINR: October 5 – 20, 2024.
- Nomination of the successful applications: October 20 – November 1, 2024.
- Confirmation from the applicants: November 1 – 15, 2024.
What JINR offers
High quality of life
Called the "Island of Stability", the city of Dubna is ideally located on the banks of Europe's largest waterway — the Volga River (only 2.5 hours from Moscow by train or bus and 1.5 hours by car from Sheremetyevo International Airport). It is important for us that our employees quickly and easily adapt to the new living conditions and have a healthy work-life balance. Therefore, JINR offers accommodation in comfortable guest-house rooms (for singles), or fully furnished flats owned by JINR, and annual paid leave.
Prospects
JINR guarantees a 12-months postdoctoral and PhD student contract, renewable for another max. 12 months (24 months in total), in a multicultural scientific environment.
Remuneration
JINR offers an attractive remuneration package including an annual net base salary at US $1300/month (for MSc degree holders including PhD students) and $2300/month (for PhD degree holders), paid in Russian rubbles at the planned exchange rate (forecasted year-average) adopted in the JINR budget, which is fixed on the date of conclusion of the contract and valid throughout its entire term. In 2024, the exchange rate is 90.1 Russian rubles per 1 USD*. Income tax of 13% is applied. JINR shall pay no pension insurance.
*The average per capita income in the Moscow region is 65 thousand rubles. The minimum cost of living in the Moscow region is 20 thousand rubles per month for the working population and 18 thousand rubles per month for children.
Terms and Social Benefits
JINR offers considerable social benefits:
- annual paid leave of 30 calendar days (for MSc degree holders including PhD students) and 42 calendar days (for PhD degree holders) with an additional one-time payment of 50% of your monthly salary after one year of work;
- air fare (except for family members);
- accommodation (100%, without cost of utilities and furniture rental);
- free local health insurance for you and your family members;
- relocation assistance (reimbursement of the cost of excess baggage and transfer from/to airport at the beginning and end of the contract for all family members);
- free public school or kindergarten attendance for children (excluding meals and supplementary education);
- free Russian courses and subsidies for the use of JINR sports infrastructure, such as the Olympic swimming pool, stadium, gym, etc. (without family members). You will also have access to a variety of cultural activities.
Participation to a scientific event annually is covered under certain conditions.
