Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Institute of Forest Sciences

Organisation/Company Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Institute of Forest Sciences Department Department of Silviculture Research Field Agricultural sciences » Forest sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Country Poland Application Deadline 8 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Feb 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The candidate applying for the above position must meet the requirements specified in art. 113 of the Act of 20 July 2018 Law on Higher Education and Science (Dz. U. 2018, item. 1668.), in the Universitys Statute (Annex 1, 6) and Resolution No. 71 - 2024/2025 of the SGGW Senate of 31 March, 2025 regarding amendments to the Statute of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences - SGGW. Additional information can be obtained at the Institute of Forest Sciences, Department of Silviculture, room 57, phone (22) 59 38 110, e-mail: bogdan_brzeziecki@sggw.edu.pl (Head of the Department of Silviculture).

KEY WORDS:silviculture, silvicultural systems (forest regeneration and tending), forestry

Where to apply

E-mail khl@sggw.edu.pl

Requirements

Research Field Agricultural sciences » Forest sciences Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Qualification requirements:

• masters degree, master of engineering in forestry or an equivalent title,
• theoretical and practical knowledge of problems related to chalanges and opportunites in forestry and silviculture in Europe,
• experience in teaching courses in silviculture,
• fluent in written and spoken Polish and English,
• at least three scientific articles published in peer-reviewed journals with an impact factor (IF) on forestry/silviculture,
• experience working on at least one research project and a secondment (a research internship) abroad (min. 1 month),
• profound knowledge of mathematical statistics and the R programming language,
• profound knowledge of spatial analysis software (QGIS or ArcGIS),
• ability to use Field-Map technology,
• ability to use the CDendro measurement software and conduct dendrochronological analysis,
• ability to work in a team and to organize working time flexibly,
• knowledge of the functioning of higher education institutions,
• category B driving licensevalid within the EU,
• the candidate should demonstrate positive personality traits, including creativity, responsibility, conscientiousness, diligence, communication skills, readiness to expand knowledge, the ability to compromise, task orientation, and analytical skills.

Specific Requirements

The duties of the candidate will include, among others:

• conducting research and publishing results in scientific journals,
• application for research projects,
• conducting classes in subjects including primary issues related to silviculture under the education programs offered by the Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW.

Languages POLISH Level Excellent

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Agricultural sciences » Forest sciences

Additional Information

We offer:

• opportunity to develop and gain experience in one of the largest universities in the country,
• possibility of using the Internal Scholarship Fund for internships in renowned foreign universities or research institutes,
• additional remuneration in the form of the 13th salary and jubilee awards,
• discounts on the use of sports facilities of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW and co-financing of the sports package,
• discounts for stays in training and recreation centers of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW,
• additional medical care in the Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW Health Center,
• possibility to purchase an additional medical package,
• christmas packages for children,
• co-financing of cultural events and summer and winter vacations for the employee and children,
• work in a convenient location near the Ursynów metro station and numerous public transportation stops.

Selection process

The documents required to join the competition:

• Employment application addressed to the Rector of Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW;
• A copy of the diploma or other confirmation of the accomplished education;
• Curriculum vitae including professional experience, scientific achievements, and the list of publications;
• A declaration confirming compliance with the requirements of Art. 113 of the Act on Higher Education (Dz. U. z 2018 r., item 1668);
• A declaration that the SGGW will be the primary place of employment of the candidate.
• Other necessary documents.

Place of submitting the documents:

- in person: Department of Silviculture, building 34, room 65, 02-776 Warsaw, Nowoursynowska 159, phone number: (22) 5938 101, between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm.

Please be aware that we will respond only to selected aplications.

We reserve the right to end the competition earlier or leave the competition unresolved.

The competition is a one-stage competition.

Additional comments

Please attach the following statement:

I consent to the processing of my personal data by the Warsaw University of Life Sciences to participate in recruitment processes, in accordance with the Act of 10/05/2018 on the protection of personal data (Journal of Laws of 2018 item 1000).

Please be aware that all personal data that will be provided by you in the recruitment procedure conducted for the above-mentioned position by the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (hereinafter referred to as SGGW) will be processed by WULS-SGGW in order to carry out the above-mentioned recruitment procedure in accordance with Art. 6 par. 1 lit. a) Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and repealing Directive 95/46 / EC (general regulation on protection data), hereinafter referred to as RODO. The administrator of Personal Data is the Warsaw University of Life Sciences in Warsaw, with headquarters at ul. Nowoursynowska 166, 02-787 Warsaw. Personal data will be stored until the end of the recruitment procedure conducted by WULS-SGGW. In WULS-SGGW, there is the Data Protection Supervisor who supervises the correctness of personal data processing, which can be contacted via the e‑mail address: iod@sggw.pl .

In accordance with the provisions of the RODO, we would like to inform you that you have the right from WULS-SGGW as the Administrator of Personal Data to access your data, correct it, transfer and delete it, and limit the processing of data and file a complaint to the supervisory body.