assistant (lecturer) - research and teaching staff

Nicolaus Copernicus University; Poland; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Poland is seeking a First Stage Researcher (PhD) in chemistry. The ideal candidate must hold a doctoral degree and demonstrate expertise in analytical chemistry and related fields. Responsibilities include conducting research and teaching. This full-time position is not funded by EU programs and is expected to start on January 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Required field-specific education in chemistry.
• PhD in chemical sciences is mandatory.
• Experience in research and knowledge in various chemical disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original scientific research in chemistry.
• Publish research findings in scientific journals.
• Participate in teaching university courses.

Skills

Field-specific education in chemistry

Knowledge in analytical chemistry, spectroscopy, materials chemistry

Proficiency in Polish and English

Ability to write and edit scientific articles in English

Education

A doctoral degree in chemical sciences

Tools

SEM

TEM

AFM

Spectroscopy IR, UV-Vis, NMR

X-ray

Job description

Organisation/Company Nicolaus Copernicus University Department Faculty of Chemistry Research Field Chemistry » Analytical chemistry Chemistry » Instrumental techniques Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Poland Application Deadline 5 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 5 Nov 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number Offer No.: 4817 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

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 (Journal of Laws of 2018, item 1668) and the following qualification criteria:

• Field-specific education in chemistry;
• A doctoral degree in the discipline of chemical sciences;
• Knowledge in the discipline of chemical sciences in the areas of analytical chemistry, spectroscopy, materials chemistry, coordination chemistry and inorganic chemistry confirmed by the subject of original scientific publications;
• Research experience in higher education institutions, confirmed by a record of scientific achievements in the discipline of chemical sciences;
• Knowledge and ability to conduct scientific research using methods such as: SEM, TEM, AFM, TVD, spectroscopy IR, UV-Vis, NMR, ellipsometry, thermal analysis; MS, X-ray, Hirshfeld surface analysis confirmed by publications;
• Experience in performing diffraction measurements (including on synchrotron lines), solving structures, and the ability to interpret data using: Platon, Mercury, Diamond, CrystalExplorer;
• Ability to build sensory systems, composites, and OLED diodes, confirmed by publications or described in a doctoral thesis;
• Implementation of scientific projects from external sources, with particular emphasis on European grants;
• Leadership or participation in other research projects;
• Completed international scientific internships;
• Teaching experience, including in the field of analytical and instrumental chemistry;
• High motivation for scientific research work, confirmed by a scientific research plan and a list of scientific and didactic trainings, presented in written form by the Candidate;
• Proficiency in Polish and English at a level enabling to teach university courses;
• Ability to write and edit scientific articles in English, confirmed by publications.

Research Field Chemistry » Analytical chemistryChemistry » Inorganic chemistryChemistry » Instrumental analysis Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

Selection process

Required documents:

• Personal questionnaire for the person applying for employment (download here )
• Copy of higher education diploma
• Copy of doctorate certificate
• Information about scientific, didactic and organizational achievements (abstract comprising candidate's most important areas of research, and scientific, educational, and other achievements)
• List of publications (including the publishing house/journal, year of publication, and page number)
• Declaration of consent to the processing of personal data contained in the job offer for the needs of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of The Council od 27 April 2016 (L119/1) (download here )
• Declaration that Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń will be my primary employer once I have won the contest (download here )

Additional Comments

Documents should be submitted before 5-12-2025 The contest will be adjudicated no later than 10-12-2025 Your expected employment will commence on 01-01-2026 The university does not provide accommodation.

Please be informed that the person selected through the competition will be obliged to submit a certificate from the National Criminal Register with regard to offences specified in Chapters 19 and 25 of the Penal Code (including offences against sexual freedom and morality), in Article 189a and Article 207 of the Penal Code and in the Act on Counteracting Drug Addiction of 29 July 2005 (Journal of Laws of 2023, item 1939 and of 2022, item 2600), or for the corresponding offences defined in foreign law. The obligation to verify applies to a person whose tasks will be related to the protected activity referred to in Article 21. of the Act of 13 May 2016 on counteracting the threat of sexual offences and the protection of minors (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 560).

Pursuant to art. 24 paragraph 6 of the Act of June 14, 2024 on the protection of whistleblowers (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 928), information on the internal reporting procedure at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń is available at: https://www.umk.pl/en/contact/internal-reporting/