Assistant Professor (research and teaching position)

University of Bielsko-Biala; Polska; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Bielsko-Biala invites applications for an Assistant Professor (research and teaching position) in the Department of Materials, Civil and Environmental Engineering. The role is full-time with a 40-hour work week and focuses on teaching and independent research in environmental engineering, mining and energy.

The successful candidate will bring at least 3 years of higher education teaching experience and a proven track record in scientific work, laboratory work, and research

Qualifications

• PhD in technical sciences in the discipline of environmental engineering, mining and energy.
• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience in higher education in the field of environmental engineering, mining and energy.
• Experience in scientific work in environmental engineering, mining and energy with up-to-date achievements.
• Ability to independently plan and conduct research in the field.
• Knowledge of device operation and measurements (SEM, zeta potential, surface area tests).
• Excellent Polish and English language skills.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research laboratory work

Scientific work

Research planning

Instrumentation knowledge

Polish language

English language

Education

PhD in technical sciences

Tools

Scanning Electron Microscope

Zeta potential measurements

Surface area tests

Job description

Organisation/Company University of Bielsko-Biala Department Human Resources Department Research Field Environmental science Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 1 Dec 2026 - 23:55 (Europe/Warsaw) 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

INSTITUTION : University of Bielsko-Biala

CITY : Bielsko-Biala, Poland

POSITION : Assistant Professor (research and teaching position)

WORKING TIME : full-time

TEACHING LOAD : 240

DISCIPLINE : engineering and technical sciences, environmental engineering, mining and energy

DATE OF ANNOUNCEMENT : 02.11.2026

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF OFFERS : 01.12.2026

KEY WORDS: engineering and technical sciences, environmental engineering, waste management

• PhD degree in technical sciences in the discipline of environmental engineering, mining and energy;
• min. 3 years of teaching experience in higher education in the field of teaching subjects in the field of environmental engineering, mining and energy, including the ability to work in a research laboratory;
• experience in scientific work in the field of environmental engineering, mining and energy, confirmed by relevant and up-to-date scientific achievements;
• the ability to independently plan and conduct research in the field of environmental engineering, mining and energy;
• knowledge of device operation and measurements of, i.e. scanning electron microscope, zeta potential of liquids and solids, specific surface area tests;
• very good knowledge of Polish and English.

Required documents:

• 1) a job application directed to the Rector of the University of Bielsko-Biala, dr hab. inż. Jacek Nowakowski, prof. UBB (application letter);
• 3) a self-presentation of scientific achievements and career;
• 4) list of publications;
• 5) documented teaching experience;
• 6) copies of documents confirming scientific titles and degrees;
• 7) Candidate's statement of consent to the processing of personal data by University of Bielsko-Biala;
• 8) Candidate's statement stating that University of Bielsko-Biala will be their only place of work at university or college;
• 9) a statement with the content of the information clause.

PLACE OF SUBMITTING DOCUMENTS:

We expect from the candidates involvement in scientific and didactic activity of the Institute. Candidates are asked to submit the required documents in the Department of Materials, Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty, Bielsko-Biala, 2 Willowa St, room no. 209, building L , phone [phone].

More detailed information can be obtained from the Dean of Faculty, phone.: [phone].

After the recruitment process is completed, all documents submitted to the competition will be destroyed by the committee.

Requirements

Research Field Environmental science Other Education Level PhD or equivalent

Languages POLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Environmental science Other Years of Research Experience 4 - 10

Internal Application form(s) needed