Assistant Professor for Air Quality Assessment and Climate Change - competition

Instytut Ekologii Terenów Uprzemysłowionych; Polska; On-site; PLN 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute for Ecology of Industrial Areas in Katowice invites applications for a First Stage Researcher (R1) position in environmental science. A doctoral degree is required, with at least three years of professional research experience in air quality or climatology.

The candidate should demonstrate knowledge of air pollution issues and climate change, a Hirsch index of at least 6, collaboration with industry or authorities, and proficient English.

Qualifications

• PhD in environmental sciences or related field.
• At least 3 years of research experience in air quality or climatology.
• Publications and Hirsch index of 6 or higher.
• Experience with national/international research projects and industry collaboration.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and use IT tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate research on air quality and climate-related topics.
• Analyze statistical meteorological and air quality data.
• Collaborate with industrial partners and local authorities.
• Prepare reports and contribute to scientific publications.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Strong communication

English proficiency

IT skills

GIS tools

Education

PhD or equivalent

Tools

GIS tools

Job description

Organisation/Company Instytut Ekologii Terenów Uprzemysłowionych Research Field Environmental science Global change Engineering Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 2 Dec 2026 - 15:00 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 2 Nov 2026 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

• A doctoral degree in engineering and technology or natural sciences in the area of air quality or climatology, e.g. the disciplines of environmental engineering, mining and energy / Earth and related environmental sciences.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in scientific research in the relevant field.
• Knowledge, demonstrated by scientific achievements, of issues related to air protection, air pollutant emissions, air quality programmes, as well as climate change and adaptation to climate change.
• Scientific achievements, together with a list thereof, including scientific publications and conference contributions, and a Hirsch index of at least 6 according to Scopus or Web of Science.
• Practical experience:
• experience in preparing and implementing national and international research projects;
• ability to cooperate with industrial partners (R&D cooperation) and/or local municipal authorities;
• experience in the analysis and interpretation of statistical data meteorological parameters and air quality measurements;
• ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and strong communication skills, including proficiency in spoken and written English;
• proficiency in the use of software and IT tools.

6. Knowledge of GIS tools, issues related determining the extent of the urban heat islandeffect and interpreting this phenomenon, as well as the analysis and interpretation of hydrological parameters, will be an advantage.

Requirements

Research Field Environmental science Global change Education Level PhD or equivalent

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institute for Ecology of Industrial Areas Country Poland City Katowice Postal Code 40-844 Street Kossutha Geofield