assistant professor (Ad4/K91W07D08/09/2026)

Unist; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wrocław University of Science and Technology invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position in environmental engineering, focusing on municipal and industrial waste technologies and circular economy. The successful candidate will teach in Polish and English, supervise students, and lead research activities.

The role includes developing teaching materials, collaborating on grant applications, and contributing to publications.

Qualifications

• Higher education in environmental engineering, waste technology, environmental protection, or related fields.
• PhD in environmental engineering or environmental engineering, mining, and energy.
• Experience in teaching (projects, lectures, laboratory classes) in municipal waste management and liquid and solid industrial waste, including hazardous waste.

Responsibilities

• teaching (laboratory, project, and lectures in Polish and English) in the field of waste management technologies (municipal and industrial, including hazardous waste) and remediation of contaminated sites, and
• scientific research in the area of municipal and industrial waste technologies and the circular economy.
• Teaching and supervising students,
• Conducting classes in Polish and English in the following formats: lectures, exercises, laboratories, projects, and seminars on municipal and industrial waste management technologies, including hazardous waste, and soil and land remediation/reclamation,
• Organizing and conducting scientific research on physical, chemical, and biological technologies for the stabilization and disposal of municipal and industrial waste (inert and hazardous),
• developing and updating teaching materials for classes in the area of waste management and soil and land remediation/reclamation,
• developing contents for new teaching courses,
• supervising engineering and master's theses,
• participating in the preparation of research grant applications,
• collaborating with external entities, including participation in the implementation of work commissioned by industry and local government units,
• participating in the implementation of research and development projects,
• preparing scientific publications, reports, and expert studies,
• participating in the organizational activities of the Department and Faculty.

Skills

Teaching experience

English proficiency

Teamwork

Independent work

Statistical data analysis

Education

PhD in environmental engineering

Higher education in environmental engineering, waste technology, environmental protection

Job description

Wrocław University of Science and Technology

Organisation/Company Wrocław University of Science and Technology Department Faculty of Environmental Engineering Research Field Environmental science » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 2 Nov 2026 - 15:00 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 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

• teaching (laboratory, project, and lectures in Polish and English) in the field of waste management technologies (municipal and industrial, including hazardous waste) and remediation of contaminated sites, and
• scientific research in the area of municipal and industrial waste technologies and the circular economy.
• Teaching and supervising students,
• Conducting classes in Polish and English in the following formats: lectures, exercises, laboratories, projects, and seminars on municipal and industrial waste management technologies, including hazardous waste, and soil and land remediation/reclamation,
• Organizing and conducting scientific research on physical, chemical, and biological technologies for the stabilization and disposal of municipal and industrial waste (inert and hazardous),
• developing and updating teaching materials for classes in the area of waste management and soil and land remediation/reclamation,
• developing contents for new teaching courses,
• supervising engineering and master's theses,
• participating in the preparation of research grant applications,
• collaborating with external entities, including participation in the implementation of work commissioned by industry and local government units,
• participating in the implementation of research and development projects,
• preparing scientific publications, reports, and expert studies,
• participating in the organizational activities of the Department and Faculty.

Requirements

Research Field Environmental science » Other Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Requirements:

• Higher education in environmental engineering, waste technology, environmental protection, or related fields,
• PhD in environmental engineering or environmental engineering, mining, and energy,
• Experience in teaching (projects, lectures, laboratory classes) in the field of municipal waste management and liquid and solid industrial waste, including hazardous waste,
• Experience in research and implementation projects is a plus,
• Ability to work in a team and organize work independently,
• Good command of English sufficient for scientific research and international communication,
• Knowledge of additional foreign languages will be an asset,
• Willingness to work flexible hours (including Saturdays and Sundays) related to research and teaching in part-time study programmes and off-campus teaching centres,
• Willingness to contribute to the development of the research team.

Specific Requirements

• Experience in statistical data analysis is an asset,
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