ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Wrocław University of Science and Technology; Polska; On-site; PLN 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + seniority bonus

Benefit package

Training opportunities

Conferences and meetings with sciences

Charitable initiatives and Rector'sRun

Job summary

Wroclaw University of Science and Technology invites applications for a research and teaching assistant professor in Environmental Engineering, Mining, and Energy with emphasis on thermonuclear power generation, energy technologies, and numerical modelling. The role involves teaching, conducting classes and laboratories, and developing projects.

The successful candidate will publish, secure research projects, collaborate with international centers such as CERN or ITER, and contribute to

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Environmental Engineering, Mining and Energy.
• Postdoctoral Degree/DSc in Engineering disciplines and international publications.
• Strong knowledge of thermonuclear power, energy tech, and low-temperature tech.
• Experience with numerical modelling and design optimization.
• Experience at major international research centers (e.g., CERN or ITER) for at least one year.
• Excellent command of English and Polish; teamwork and diligence.

Responsibilities

• Teach lectures and conduct courses in Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering topics.
• Lead laboratories, projects, and lectures in related areas.
• Engage in research, design work, and publication preparation.
• Contribute to organizing teaching activities at the Faculty.

Skills

Python

Matlab

Ansys Fluent

AutoCAD

Inventor

Solid Edge

MS Office

Teaching experience

Teamwork

Research projects

Education

PhD or equivalent

Postdoctoral Degree / DSc in Environmental Engineering, Mining and Energy

Tools

Python

Matlab

Ansys (Mechanical, Fluent)

AutoCAD

Inventor

Solid Edge

MS Office

Job description

Wrocław University of Science and Technology

Organisation/Company Wrocław University of Science and Technology Department Faculty of Mechanical and Power Engineering / Department of Cryogenics and Aerospace Engineering Research Field Engineering » Mechanical engineering » Established Researcher (R3) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 30 Nov 2026 - 15:30 (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 Reference Number Prof/K49W09D08/10/2026 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The person employed as a research and teaching assistant professor will be responsible for teaching lectures, conducting classes, projects, and laboratory sessions in the field of Environmental Engineering, Mining and Energy as well as Mechanical Engineering with particular emphasis on subject areas related to: thermonuclear power generation, new generation energy technologies, low-temperature technologies, electrical engineering, numerical modelling, and the design and construction of equipment. The main areas of the candidate’s future scientific activity should include conducting research and design work within the specified discipline, engaging in development work, preparing scientific publications, actively participating in acquiring and implementing research projects within the Department of Cryogenics and Aerospace Engineering, and contributing to the organization of teaching activities at the Faculty of Mechanical and Power Engineering.

Requirements

Research Field Engineering » Mechanical engineering Education Level PhD or equivalent

• Postdoctoral Degree,DScin theEnvironmental Engineering, Mining and Energy Discipline or in the field of Engineering and Technical Sciences
• scientific achievements documented by publications in world-renowned journals (MEiN list, Philadelphia list),
• special interests in the area of: thermonuclear power generation, new generation energy technologies, low-temperature technologies, electrical engineering, and the use of numerical modelling in design and optimisation,
• ability to operate programs: Python or Matlab, Ansys (Mechanical, Fluent), AutoCad lub Inventor lub Solid Edge, MS Office ,
• documented teaching experience,
• involvement in research projects, including at least one year of work at major international research centres (e.g. CERN or ITER), encompassing both design activities and experimental research.
• very good command of both English and Polish languages,
• diligence, conscientiousness and ability to work in a team.

Specific Requirements

• realisation scientific research and development work and preparing publications,
• cultivating and educating students,
• modernization and development of didactic and research laboratories,
• preparation of teaching materials,
• participation in the organizational work of the University and the Faculty,

Languages

Languages POLISH Level Mother Tongue

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Wroclaw University of Science and Technology Country Poland State/Province Draft City Wroclaw Postal Code 50-370 Street 27 Wybrzeże Stanisława Wyspiańskiego st Geofield

Additional Information

We offer:

• work in a prestigious University,
• two-component salary: base salary + seniority bonus (from 3 to 20% of base salary, depending on your seniority),
• benefit package (13th salary, holiday subsidy for employee and family members, preferential loans, group insurance, sport benefits,psychological and mediation support),
• attractive system of internal and external training,
• the opportunity to participate in conferences and meetings with scientists,
• opportunities to engage in charitable initiatives and team-building activities (including the Rector's Run).

Development prospects: Opportunity to improve professional qualifications, participation in training, courses, participation in scientific conferences, self-reliance in obtaining projects/orders/grants.

Recruitment and competitions conducted by the Wrocław University of Science and Technology are conducted with the equal opportunities policy, in accordance with the "Equality Plan for the Wrocław University of Science and Technology for 2025-2028".

Wrocław University of Science and Technology, as a friendly employer, supports the employment of people with disabilities. Information on the accessibility of selected university buildings: https://przewodnik.pwr.edu.pl/pl . Information on support for employees with disabilities and special needs: https://dzd.pwr.edu.pl/en .

The University reserves that the competition may remain unresolved.

Additional comments

Type of position: Associate professor

Deadline for the conclusion of the competition:December 2026 / January 2027