Wrocław University of Science and Technology

Organisation/Company Wrocław University of Science and Technology Department Faculty of Environmental Engineering Research Field Environmental science » Global change Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Research Support Positions Country Poland Application Deadline 8 Jan 2026 - 15:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Mar 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 person employed in this position will be responsible for conducting various forms of teaching (in Polish and English) in the following study programmes: Environmental Engineering, Circular Economy and Climate Protection, Environmental Protection Technologies, Climate Neutrality, EQM, and Bioeconomy, within the scope of air and climate protection. Person will also conduct scientific research in the field of engineering and technical sciences, within the discipline of Environmental Engineering, Mining and Energy, related to climate protection—particularly in the search for low- and zero-emission solutions, including air protection methods covering measurements, modelling of dispersion, and mitigation of air pollutant emissions, as well as environmental protection including microbiology and ecotoxicology in the context of atmospheric air quality and other environmental components.

Responsibilities:

• Educating and fostering the development of students,
• Organising and conducting research work within the discipline of Environmental Engineering, Mining and Energy, including measurement techniques, modelling and mitigation of pollution, as well as environmental protection, including microbiology and ecotoxicology in the context of air quality and other environmental components,
• Conducting teaching activities in English and Polish, including courses related to: air chemistry and protection, identification and spatial analysis of air pollution data, air emission management, and process engineering,
• Carrying out activities related to the preparation of project and grant applications,
• Creating teaching materials in the field of environmental protection technologies,
• Active participation in the organizational activities of the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and the Department of Environmental Biology and Air Protection.

Where to apply

E-mail malgorzata.latka@pwr.edu.pl

Requirements

Research Field Environmental science » Other Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Requirements:

• Completed Master’s studies in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Protection, or related fields,
• PhD degree in the discipline of Environmental Engineering or Environmental Engineering, Mining and Energy,
• Experience in delivering various forms of teaching in Environmental Engineering and Protection, including calculation-based and laboratory classes,
• Documented scientific achievements in the discipline of Environmental Engineering, Mining and Energy, particularly in environmental protection technologies, circular economy, and climate change mitigation (publications in IF, LF, MEiN lists, others),
• Experience working in teams conducting research in environmental protection technologies, circular economy, and climate change mitigation,
• Documented participation in R&D projects,
• Willingness to conduct scientific research and to participate in conferences and publish results in national and international journals,
• Experience in preparing grant proposals,
• Experience in science popularisation activities,
• Experience in projects carried out in cooperation with other institutions (universities, companies),
• Completion of at least one scientific internship,
• Completion of at least one teaching internship,
• Willingness to conduct scientific research,
• Willingness to engage in the development of the research team,
• Predisposition for teaching and student-friendly attitude,
• Proficiency in Polish enabling teaching activities,
• Proficiency in English enabling scientific activities,
• proficiency in Mendeley software, Atlassian tools, SCADA systems, and scientific databases (Scopus, Web of Science),
• Engagement and ability to work in a team,
• Category B driving licence.

Specific Requirements

• PhD degree in the discipline of Environmental Engineering or Environmental Engineering, Mining and Energy,
• Documented participation in R&D projects
• Proficiency in Polish enabling teaching activities,
• Proficiency in English enabling scientific activities,
• proficiency in Mendeley software, Atlassian tools, SCADA systems, and scientific databases (Scopus, Web of Science),

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Languages POLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Environmental science » Global changeEnvironmental science » Natural resources managementEnvironmental science » Ecology Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

• Opportunities for scientific, research, and teaching development,
• Attractive motivational programmes and the possibility to reduce teaching load for researchers implementing research projects.

Development prospects:

In research: Opportunity to participate in national and international research projects conducted at the University, gain unique experience and skills, and develop scientific output through collaboration with other research institutions and administrative-business partners.

In teaching: Opportunity to participate in national and international training programmes improving teaching competences.

In international cooperation: Opportunity to participate in exchange and cooperation programmes as well as international research projects carried out at the University.

In organisational activities: Opportunity for active participation in various scientific initiatives (seminars, conferences), teaching-related activities (workshops), and promotional events.

Period of employment and remuneration: 01.03.2026 – 30.09.2027; remuneration consists of two components: base salary of 8,500 PLN and a seniority allowance of 1% for each year of employment

Eligibility criteria

Required documents:

• Application for participation in the competition addressed to the Rector (appendix z 3a_PL or z3a1_ENG - to be downloaded from "Internal application form" section ),
• Short biography
• A copy of the document confirming obtaining the academic degree/title of professor or a copy of the diploma of graduation
• Self-report containing information about achievements in the field of research activity, teaching experience and organizational activity
• List of publications
• List and description of scientific internships
• Statement on having read the information regarding the processing of personal data (app. z3b_PL or z3b1_ENG)
• Statement on meeting the requirements set out in Art. 113 of the Act of July 20, 2018. Law on higher education and science (app. z 3c_PL or z3c1_ENG)

Declaration of the candidate that in the case of winning the competition, Wrocław University of Science and Technology will be the primary place of employment * (app. z3d_PL or z3d1-ENG)

If a competition is won by a person who is employed under an employment relationship with another employer conducting the following activities: research, research and teaching, research and development, implementation (except for cases specified in Article 125(3) of the Act), and the employment is not expired by the date of employment at the Wrocław University of Science and Technology as the primary place of work, this person, in accordance with art. 125 sec. 1 of the Act, taking into account art. 125 sec. 2 of the Act, is obliged to obtain the Rectors consent for additional employment under an employment relationship with another employer after employing at Wrocław University of Science and Technology. If the competition is won by a person who conducts business activity, the requirement of art. 125 sec. 7 of the Act should be met.

Selection process

Application documents in Polish or English should be sent:

- by traditional mail to the correspondence address Wrocław University of Science and Technology,Faculty of Environmental Engineering, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław or

In the title of the message please indicate the reference number: Ad4/K92W07D08/12/2025

Applications of persons sending their documents without indicating a specific reference number and sent after the deadline for submission will not be considered.

The date of receipt of the documents is decisive. The date of receipt of application documents is considered to be 3:00PM on the day indicated in the information about the competition. Receipt of the documents from the candidate will be confirmed by the HR assistant via e-mail to the address indicated in the application.

Candidates applications will be evaluated by the Competition Committee appointed by the Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Engineering. After the competition procedure is closed, the applications of persons who have not been accepted for work will be returned, provided that they were sent by traditional mail. People interested in having their documents back will be able to pick them up from the HR assistant within 6 months after the competition procedure is closed, against acknowledgment of receipt.

Information on the competition procedure can be found in the Guide for Applicants

The University reserves that the competition may remain unresolved.

Additional comments

The recruitment and competitions conducted by the Wrocław University of Science and Technology are open, implemented in accordance with clear and transparent principles based on clear and unambiguous criteria for substantive evaluation, taking into account a diverse professional career. The Wrocław University of Science and Technology conducts recruitment procedures in accordance with the guidelines of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers and the Open, Transparent and Merit-Based Recruitment of Researchers (OTM-R) Policy at the Wrocław University of Science and Technology.

Recruitment and competitions conducted by the Wrocław University of Science and Technology are conducted with the equal opportunities policy, in accordance with the "Equality Plan for the Wrocław University of Science and Technology for 2022-2024".

Wrocław University of Science and Technology, as a friendly employer, supports the employment of people with disabilities. Information on the accessibility of selected PWr buildings: https://przewodnik.pwr.edu.pl/pl . Information on support for employees with disabilities and special needs: https://dzd.pwr.edu.pl/en .

Before establishing an employment relationship with the person who wins the competition, Wrocław University of Science and Technology will verify them in accordance with the provisions of the Act of 13 May 2016 on Counteracting Sexual Crime Threats and Protecting Minors. Data necessary for this verification (PESEL number or, in the absence thereof, maiden name, fathers name, mothers name, date of birth) will be obtained only from the selected person and should not be provided at the application stage.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Environmental Engineering Country Poland State/Province Lower Silesia City Wroclaw Postal Code 50-370 Street Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27