Offer Description

Job Information

Organisation/Company: Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology, Bydgoszcz, Poland (POLITECHNIKA BYDGOSKA IM JANA I JEDRZEJA SNIADECKICH)

Research Field: Computer science » Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Programming

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Position: PhD Position

Overall, this position is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Candidate in the GREET Doctoral Network (Generative Explainee-aware Explainability and Transparency in Proactive Cyber-Physical Eco-Environments). The GREET Network brings together 13 leading universities, research institutes, and companies across Europe to train researchers in generative AI‑driven, explainable and proactive cyber‑physical systems (CPS) with applications in Industry 5.0, healthcare, smart cities, robotics, and elderly care.

Your Role

You will join the Computer Science Faculty research group at Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology as a Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Doctoral Candidate, supervised by Prof. Rafał Kozik, Prof. Marek Pawlicki and Prof. Michał Choraś.

Your project will focus on:

• Defining and developing solutions for xAI-based cybersecurity
• Contributing to the development and improvement of an AI-based intrusion detection pipeline
• Evaluating trust, transparency and usability in a real‑world cyber‑physical environment
• Investigating novel, trustworthy AI paradigms
• Conforming to agile software development principles

Your Profile

The competition is open to persons who meet the conditions set out in Article 113 of the Act of 20 July 2018 – Law on higher education and science, and the following qualification criteria:

• MSc (or equivalent) in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related fields.
• Strong programming skills (Python, ML/AI frameworks such as PyTorch/TensorFlow).
• Background in at least one of: cybersecurity, neural networks, cyber‑physical systems, or explainable AI.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken).
• IELTS score at least 6.5 (with each component ≥ 6.0) or equivalent qualifications.
• Mobility requirement: must not have resided or carried out main activity in Poland for more than 12 months in the 3 years prior to recruitment.
• Applicants must not already hold a doctoral degree.

We Offer

• Number of available positions: 1
• Employment for 36 months, including a 3‑month probation period.
• Competitive MSCA salary of €2,971.41/month (adjusted by the Polish correction coefficient).
• Mobility allowance €710/month and family allowance €660/month (if applicable).
• Enrolment on PBS doctoral programme during the project.
• Dynamic research environment at Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology.
• Opportunity to live and work in the Republic of Poland and the city of Bydgoszcz.
• Extensive GREET training programme: scientific workshops, transferable skills training, and fully funded travel to network events and conferences.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via email to greet@pbs.edu.pl with the subject line "Application – GREET Project" and should include:

• Cover letter explaining your interest in the project and your relevant skills (max. 2 pages)
• CV, including details of residence/activity in the last 3 years
• Copies of degree certificates and transcripts
• Extent of research experience in AI and cybersecurity
• List and copies of publications
• A statement that the candidate meets the conditions specified in Art. 113 of the Act of July 20, 2018 (Journal of Laws 2021, item 478, as amended)
• A statement that Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology will be the primary place of employment of the candidate
• A declaration of consent to the processing of personal data for the recruitment process in accordance with the general regulation on the protection of personal data (Journal of Laws UE L 119 of 04/05/2016)

Additional Information

• Enrolment on PBS doctoral programme during the project
• Dynamic research environment at Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology, working at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity and explainability.
• Opportunity to live and work in the Republic of Poland and the city of Bydgoszcz.
• Extensive GREET training programme: scientific workshops, transferable skills training, and fully funded travel to network events and conferences.

Equity & Diversity

The GREET consortium and Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology are strongly committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in research. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, religion or belief, disability or age.

Data Protection (GDPR)

Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology will process your personal data exclusively for the purpose of managing your application to the GREET project and related recruitment activities. Your data will be kept confidential, stored securely and shared only with the GREET consortium partners where necessary. All processing will comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By submitting your application you consent to the processing of your information. You may request access, correction or deletion of your data at any time by contacting greet@pbs.edu.pl.

Contact

Email: greet@pbs.edu.pl

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Telecommunications, Computer Science and Electrical Engineering (POLITECHNIKA BYDGOSKA IM. JANA I JĘDRZEJA ŚNIADECKICH)

Country: Poland

City: Bydgoszcz

Postal Code: 85-796

Street: Al. Prof. S. Kaliskiego 7 Geofield