Overview

Institute of Chemical Engineering of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Gliwice, Poland invites applicants for a full-time employment as an assistant professor in the field of chemical reactors, catalysis and adsorption. We are looking for a candidate having a PhD degree in chemical engineering, chemical technology or similar disciplines.

The beneficiary will be involved in research related to the development of new adsorption and catalytic systems for the destruction of volatile organic compounds, odors or sulfur compounds, as well as natural gas sweetening processes.

The research will involve about 50 % experimental work and about 50 % data post-processing, development of the new method and preparation of manuscripts.

The successful applicant should have the following skills:

• very good knowledge of issues related to chemical processes, including chemical reactor engineering, oil refining processes, adsorption processes
• previous hands-on experience in laboratory with different laboratory techniques: nitrogen adsorption, scanning electron microscopy, FTIR spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, as well as the ability to interpret test results

Moreover, candidate must be the author/co-author of at least 4 scientific papers, including at least 2 in a scientific journal publishing peer-reviewed articles, included in the most widely read international scientific journal databases within the 5 years, and a manager/contractor in a national or EU research project or in research for business entities.

The possibility of permanent full time employment after one year.

Required Documents

• Application
• Copies of all diplomas and certificates
• Description of academic achievements and professional experience, including a list of publications in academic journals, conference presentations, research projects, awards, etc.
• Opinion of the doctoral thesis supervisor or academic advisor or immediate supervisor

Selection process will be finished by 16 December 2025.

Candidates will be informed of the results within 14 days after the closing data.

Compensation

Gross salary 6840 PLN

Required Research Experiences

Research Field

Chemical engineering

Years of research experience

1-4

Research Field

Engineering > Process engineering

Years of research experience

1-4

Required Education level

Chemical engineering: PhD degree

Chemical Technology: PhD degree

Required Languages

English: very good

Polish: very good

Where to apply

E-mail secret@iich.gliwice.pl

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1

Company/Institute Institute of Chemical Engineering of the Polish Academy of Sciences

Country Poland