Assistant - environmental protection

Warsaw University of Life Sciences; Polska; On-site; PLN 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days vacation

Gym membership

Health care services

Job summary

Warsaw University of Life Sciences invites applications for the position of Assistant in the Department of Environmental Management and Remote Sensing. The role combines teaching in Environmental Chemistry, Ecotoxicology, and Waste Management with active research, under Polish-language instruction.

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in environmental fields and show readiness to contribute to academic and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master of Science or Master of Engineering in environmental engineering, environmental protection, or related field.
• Strong motivation to develop academic and professional qualifications in environmental engineering and environmental protection.
• Teaching responsibilities in Environmental Chemistry, Ecotoxicology, Waste Management, and related subjects; classes in Polish.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses for environmental engineering students.
• Participate in research activities at the Institute.
• Supervise student projects and coursework.
• Collaborate on national and international research projects with public institutions and industry partners.
• Deliver laboratory classes, seminars, and tutorials.

Skills

Environmental engineering

Environmental protection

Laboratory teaching

English proficiency

Polish language

MS Office

Statistical software

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in environmental engineering/protection

Tools

MS Office

Statistical software

Job description

Faculty of Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Architecture

Organisation/Company Warsaw University of Life Sciences Department Faculty of Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Architecture Research Field Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 5 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

In accordance with Polish law, the Department of Environmental Management and Remote Sensing at the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences is seeking a candidate for the position of Assistant.

The candidate should hold a Master of Science or Master of Engineering degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Protection, or a related field and demonstrate motivation to develop their academic and professional qualifications in environmental engineering and environmental protection. The candidate will participate in research activities conducted at the Institute and will be involved in teaching courses for students of environmental engineering and related programmes. Teaching responsibilities will primarily include classes in Environmental Chemistry, Ecotoxicology, Waste Management and other subjects related to environmental protection. Classes will be conducted in Polish.

Requirements

Research Field Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who: hold a Master of Science, Master of Engineering or equivalent degree in environmental engineering, environmental protection or a related discipline; have scientific and teaching interests in environmental engineering and environmental protection; have basic knowledge of environmental chemistry, ecotoxicology, waste management and environmental pollution; are prepared to conduct laboratory classes, seminars, tutorials and other teaching activities for university students; have at least a good command of English, enabling them to use scientific literature, prepare scientific publications and present research results at scientific conferences; demonstrate analytical thinking, responsibility, independence and good organisational skills; are able to work effectively both independently and as part of a research team; have good communication and interpersonal skills. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in computer environments such as MS Office and statistical software. Polish language proficiency is required. Scientific activity documented by publications, conference presentations, participation in research projects or preparation of research grant applications will be considered an additional advantage.

Specific Requirements

The position covers three main areas: research, teaching, and scientific collaboration. We are seeking candidates with the ability to expand and transfer knowledge in the field of environmental engineering, particularly in environmental chemistry, ecotoxicology, and waste management. The candidate will be expected to conduct laboratory classes, tutorials, seminars, and other teaching activities. The candidate should also supervise student projects, assignments, and other coursework related to these subjects. The position involves scientific collaboration within national and international research projects, as well as collaboration with public institutions and industry partners in the areas of environmental protection, environmental pollution, ecotoxicological assessment, and waste management. Consultations and teaching activities for environmental engineering students will be conducted in Polish. A minimum of 240 contract hours per academic year.

Languages POLISH Level Excellent

Additional Information

• 36 days of vacation,
• discounted membership in gym and aerobic classes at Sport Center of WULS,
• free health care services at the University Health Care Center (NZOZ SGGW).

Eligibility criteria

Not applicable.

Selection process

Not applicable.

Additional comments

Not applicable.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Faculty of Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Architecture Country Poland City Warsaw Postal Code 02-776 Street Nowoursynowska 169 Geofield