assistant

University of Lodz; Polska; On-site; PLN 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Lodz invites applications for an assistant/Researcher position in chemistry. The role covers analytical chemistry, electrochemistry and related areas, with teaching duties and supervision of students.

Applicants should hold a Master degree or equivalent and demonstrate scientific achievements, English and Polish fluency, plus experience in grant activity. The process includes multiple documents and a verification phase with interviews.

Qualifications

• MSc degree in Exact and Natural Sciences in the discipline of chemistry.
• Documented scientific achievements in analytical chemistry, electroanalysis and electrochemistry.
• Knowledge and practical skills in 3D printing technology and liquid–liquid interfaces.
• Fluency in English and Polish sufficient to teach courses and present work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in analytical chemistry, food chemistry and electrochemistry.
• Publish findings in international journals and teach at the academic level.
• Mentor students and interns and secure external funding for projects.
• Collaborate with national and international research teams and prepare patent-related work.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

English proficiency

Polish language

Grant writing

Education

Master Degree or equivalent

Tools

3D printing

Electroanalysis

Electrochemistry

Job description

Organisation/Company University of Lodz Research Field Chemistry Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 7 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 8 Oct 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 job opening for the position of assistant

Requirements

Research Field Chemistry Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Requirements

• MSc degree in Exact and Natural Sciences in the discipline of chemistry
• Documented scientific achievements in the field of analytical chemistry, electroanalysis, and electrochemistry
• knowledge and practical skills in 3D printing technology, the physicochemistry of liquid–liquid interfaces, and electroanalytical methods

• Fluency in spoken and written English and Polish sufficient to teach courses, prepare publication manuscripts, and deliver conference presentations
• Experience in securing funding for research projects and managing grants is preferred
• other research and teaching activities are welcome (supervising students, training certificates)

Job responsibilities

conducting research in the fields of analytical chemistry, food chemistry, electrochemistry, electroanalysis, and the physical chemistry of phase boundaries, including liquid–liquid phase boundaries;

• publishing research findings in international journals;
• teaching courses at the academic level, with a focus on developing specialized skills and soft skills;
• mentoring students and interns, including supporting their scientific development;
• preparing research grant proposals and actively securing external funding for research projects;
• carrying out research projects and collaborating with national and international research teams;
• participating in the preparation of patent applications and activities related to the protection of intellectual property;
• actively organizing activities for the benefit of the Department and the Faculty.

Candidates applying for the position should submit an application addressed to the Rector of the University of Lodz, together with the following attachments:

• A statement confirming that the candidate meets the requirements of Article 113 of the Act
• A statement declaring that the University of Lodz will be the candidate’s primary place of employment within the meaning of the Act
• Summary of previous scientific achievements (maximum 1 page),
• Description of previous academic achievements (maximum 1 page of text)
• Copies of the higher education diploma along with a transcript of grades
• A list of research achievements to date
• Documents confirming obtained certificates (including language certificates); in the absence, a statement specifying the level of foreign language proficiency (basic, intermediate, advanced)
• Information on the level of proficiency in the Polish language (for non-Polish applicants)
• Annex 1 to the Standards for the Protection of Minors at the UL Declaration for the purpose of verification in the Sex Offenders Register ( https://www.uni.lodz.pl/kariera )

Annex 2 to the Standards for the Protection of Minors at the UL Declaration of no criminal record and commitment to observe the UL Standards for the Protection of Minors ( https://www.uni.lodz.pl/kariera )

The candidate must meet the condition of no criminal record for the crimes specified in Chapter XIX and XXV of the Penal Code, in Article 189a and Article 207 of the Penal Code and in the Act of 29 July 2005 on Counteracting Drug Addiction (Journal of Laws of 2023, item 1939) and for the prohibited acts specified in foreign law corresponding to these crimes.

We reserve the right to conduct interviews with selected candidates.

The final results will be announced on 16 November 2026

Languages POLISH Level Good

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry Country Poland City Lodz Postal Code 91-403 Street Tamka 12 Geofield