Assistant Professor (adiunkt) in Thermal-Hydraulics and Nuclear Safety

Unist; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Warsaw is seeking an Assistant Professor for a full-time, 2.5-year position in research and teaching. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering and possess significant experience in thermal-hydraulics and multiphase flow. Responsibilities include leading research and contributing to teaching in the Faculty of Physics. Competitive compensation and excellent research facilities are provided.

Benefits

Access to modern laboratory infrastructure

Health insurance

Parental leave

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of postdoctoral research experience in thermal-hydraulics.
• Expertise in nuclear safety system analysis.
• University-level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced research in thermal-hydraulics and multiphase flow.
• Design and operate experimental facilities for nuclear studies.
• Contribute to teaching activities at the Faculty of Physics.

Skills

Thermal-hydraulics expertise

Data analysis (MATLAB, DaVis)

Programming skills

Experimental setup design (SolidWorks, LabView)

Education

PhD in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

COMSOL Multiphysics

Job description

Overview

Organisation/Company University of Warsaw

Research Field Physics » Computational physics; Thermodynamics

Position: Assistant Professor (adiunkt), research and teaching (R2), full-time, 2.5-year period, starting 1 Feb 2026. Location: Warsaw, Poland. Application deadline: 9 Nov 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels).

Offer Description

The Dean of the Faculty of Physics, with the consent of the Rector of the University of Warsaw, announces a competition for the position of Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw. The position is research and teaching (R2), full-time, starting on February 1, 2026, for a period of 2.5 years.

Responsibilities include:

• conduct advanced research in the field of thermal-hydraulics and multiphase flow, with applications to nuclear energy and nuclear safety
• actively participate in international collaborations and contribute to the Faculty’s research projects
• design, operate, and instrument experimental facilities for nuclear thermal-hydraulic studies
• develop and apply computational and numerical models (including CFD tools such as ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL Multiphysics)
• contribute to teaching activities at the Faculty of Physics, including lectures, laboratory courses, and student supervision
• present a research plan aligned with the Faculty’s scientific strategy
• disseminate results through publications in leading journals and participation in international conferences

Qualifications include:

• PhD in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering (or a closely related field)
• at least 4 years of postdoctoral research experience in thermal-hydraulics and multiphase flows
• expertise in nuclear safety system analysis (containment thermal-hydraulics, pool scrubbing phenomena)
• practical experience with experimental facilities at different scales and with advanced instrumentation methods
• strong skills in data analysis, programming (MATLAB, DaVis), experimental setup design (SolidWorks, LabView), and aerosol measurements (advantage)
• significant scientific achievements and university-level teaching experience
• international research experience and participation in major international projects

Other information:

• Professional experience should include both independent work and active participation in international collaborative projects
• Aerosol measurement experience is a plus
• Excellent data analysis and visualization skills with MATLAB and DaVis; ability to handle large datasets
• Ability to design and adapt experimental setups using SolidWorks and LabView
• Willingness to conduct research and teaching at the Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw
• University of Warsaw as the primary workplace

Requirements

Education: PhD in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering (or closely related field)

Research Experience: At least 4 years postdoctoral research experience in thermal-hydraulics and multiphase flow

Teaching: university-level teaching experience

Nuclear Safety System Analysis: demonstrated expertise in containment thermal-hydraulics and pool scrubbing phenomena

Computational Skills: experience with CFD tools (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL Multiphysics)

Programming: proficiency in MATLAB; data analysis and visualization

Other: strong publication record and international collaboration experience

Additional Information

• Full-time contract for 2.5 years
• Remuneration according to UW regulations with possible additions
• Access to modern laboratory infrastructure and collaboration with international groups
• UW policies on parental leave, health insurance, vacation days

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit applications by e-mail to [e-mail] with the subject line: konkurs na adiunkta IFD. Required documents include reference letters.

Contacts and eligibility: Languages ENGLISH – Level Excellent

Protection and Compliance

The position is related to activities covered by the protection of minors. The announcement complies with relevant Higher Education laws and regulations.

Additional Details

• Number of offers available: 1
• Location: Pasteura 5, 02-093 Warsaw
• City: Warsaw