Organisation/Company AGH University of Krakow Department Faculty of Energy and Fuels Research Field Engineering Environmental science Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Positions Research Support Positions Country Poland Application Deadline 21 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time 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 competition is related to the implementation of research tasks in the following areas: The competition is related to scientific research and teaching activities in the area of modern energy technologies, with particular emphasis on high-temperature solar energy, radiative and thermochemical processes, and energy conversion and storage:

• Fundamental and applied research in the field of Concentrated Solar Thermal (CST) energy, including the design and analysis of high-temperature receivers and reactors for the production of energy, fuels, and process heat.
• Modelling and analysis of heat transfer, radiation, and fluid flow in high-temperature single- and multiphase systems, particularly with the use of advanced numerical methods applied to the design and optimisation of solar installations.
• Thermochemical energy conversion and storage (solar fuels, redox cycles, CO₂ processing and utilisation, high-density energy storage), including the design, implementation, and operation of experimental and demonstration research systems.

Where to apply

E-mail konkursy-weip@agh.edu.pl

Requirements

Research Field Engineering Education Level PhD or equivalent

Research Field Environmental science Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Mandatory requirements:

• At least a doctoral degree, or possessing equivalent international qualifications, in the field of engineering and technical sciences, within a discipline aligned with Environmental Engineering, Mining and Energy / Energy.
• A documented, outstanding scientific record in the areas of concentrated solar energy, radiative processes, high-temperature thermochemical processes, and energy conversion and storage, confirmed by publications in top-tier journals (JCR / Scopus lists) and a high number of citations.
• Experience in leading research teams and participation in international research projects funded from external sources (e.g., EU programmes, national funding agencies, international programmes), with leadership roles preferred.
• Experience in teaching at the master’s and doctoral levels in English, in the field of modern energy technologies (in particular solar energy, energy storage, solar fuels, thermochemical processes), as well as experience in supervising or mentoring doctoral candidates.
• Very good command of English, both spoken and written, enabling effective delivery of lectures and seminars and facilitating international collaboration; willingness to learn or use the Polish language in everyday academic work.

Specific Requirements

• Experience in organising or co-organising international conferences, summer schools, or seminars in the fields of energy, high-temperature solar energy, or thermochemical processes, as well as active participation in international bodies (conference committees, editorial boards of journals or publication series).
• Experience in collaboration with the energy industry and in implementing research results in practice (e.g., technological demonstrators, pilot CST installations, energy storage systems, solar fuels), supported by relevant projects, patents, or other forms of technology transfer.

3. Experience in preparing grant proposals (Horizon Europe, ERC, MSCA, and other European or national programmes) and in securing funding for research and research infrastructure; readiness to actively contribute to the development of the Faculty’s/University’s international research and educational projects.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field EngineeringEnvironmental science Years of Research Experience More than 10

Internal Application form(s) needed

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• career development opportunities at one of the leading technical universities in Poland,
• ideal conditions for conducting research, teaching, and cooperating with academia and industry.

The competition is conducted in accordance with the principles of the OTM-R Policy, and the recruitment process takes into account the European Charter for Researchers, the Gender Equality Plan at the AGH University, the Principle of Equal Treatment, and the Accessibility Policy. Please also be informed that the AGH University of Krakow has in place the Procedure for Reporting Breaches of Law and Taking Follow-Up Actions.

• a detailed description of the professional development path and career prospects;
• information on employment conditions and employee rights (including social and employee benefits);
• detailed information on the objective assessment criteria, taking into account the qualifications and competences of candidates;

can be found on the website: https://hrs4r.agh.edu.pl/

The recruitment procedure is divided into two stages:

• formal assessment – assessment of the completeness of the application documents and compliance with the requirements specified in the Act, the AGH University Statute, and the competition announcement,
• substantive assessment – an objective and merit-based assessment of applications submitted by candidates who have successfully passed the previous stage; interviews with candidates may be conducted at this stage (either in person or remotely).

The candidate has the right to appeal against the competition results within 5 working days after receiving the notification.

In case of any questions regarding the competition and the recruitment process, contactAgnieszka Słoboda, tel: 12617 52 24, asloboda@agh.edu.pl

To be considered a candidate you must meet the following requirements set out in the Act:

• you hold the qualifications defined in the Act,
• you have full capacity for juridical acts,
• you have not been convicted for an intentional offence,
• you enjoy full public rights.

The AGH University of Krakow does not require you to provide any information or data other than those resulting from the applicable law (name/names, surname, date of birth, contact details, education, professional qualifications, and employment history). However, if you choose to include your photograph or any other information, please fill in and attach this statement of consent to the processing of personal data , which constitutes an attachment to this information.

The controller of your personal data processed in order to carry out the recruitment process for the above-mentioned position is the AGH University of Krakow, al. A. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Krakow. You can read all information concerning the processing of your personal data on the website of the AGH University of Krakow after going to the “Personal data protection” tab ( https://www.agh.edu.pl/en/personal-data-protection ).

After the announcement of the competition results, the selected candidate is required to provide a certificate from the National Criminal Register (the certificate must be current, i.e. issued no earlier than 1 month prior to its submission to the AGH University) and is subject to verification in the Register of Sex Offenders – Restricted Access Register

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute AGH University of Krakow, Faculty of Energy and Fuels Country Poland City Krakow Postal Code 30-059 Street al. Mickiewicza 30 Geofield