assistant professor (adjunkt) - research and teaching staff

Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń; Polska; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń invites applications for a permanent, full-time research position in Geography – Other. The candidate should hold a PhD or equivalent and demonstrate strong geoinformatics, remote sensing, and GeoAI expertise, with a track record in teaching, research projects, and publications.

The role requires proficiency in GIS and image processing tools, active conference participation, and good knowledge of Polish and at least one foreign language.

Qualifications

• The academic doctoral degree in Geography or related field is required.
• Research achievements in geoinformation, environmental remote sensing, and GeoAI including AI/ML applications.
• Proficiency with GIS software and image processing tools for spatial data analysis.
• Teaching experience and readiness to teach geoinformatics and satellite remote sensing.
• Experience in research projects and publication of results.
• Active participation in conferences and symposia.
• Proficiency in Polish and knowledge of a foreign language.
• Willingness to conduct scientific research and collaborate within the department.

Skills

Geoinformation

Remote sensing

GeoAI

GIS software

Image processing

Teaching experience

Conferences

Education

PhD or equivalent

Tools

GIS software

Image processing tools

Python

Job description

Faculty of Earth Sciences and Spatial Management

Organisation/Company Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń Department Faculty of Earth Sciences and Spatial Management Research Field Geography – Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 10 Jan 2027 - 09:00 (Europe/London) Country Poland Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Mar 2027 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 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:

• the academic doctoral degree in the field of exact and natural sciences in the discipline of Earth and environmental science or a related field,
• research achievements in the fields of geoinformation, environmental remote sensing, and GeoAI, including the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) methods to the analysis of spatial and remote sensing data,
• proficiency in using GIS software and image processing tools for the analysis of spatial and remote sensing data,
• teaching experience and preparation to teach courses in geoinformatics and satellite remote sensing, and related fields,
• experience in conducting research projects and publishing research results,
• active participation in scientific conferences and symposia,
• proficiency in Polish and knowledge of a modern foreign language,
• aptitude and willingness to conduct scientific research, including the ability to work in a team and to participate in the Department’s organizational activities.

Requirements

Research Field Geography – Other Education Level PhD or equivalent

Languages POLISH Level Good

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Level Good

Languages OTHER Level Good

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Faculty of Earth Sciences and Spatial Management Country Poland City Toruń Postal Code 87-00 Street Lwowska 1 Geofield