Junior Specialist in the Tribology Centre

Łukasiewicz - ITEE; Polska; On-site; PLN 59,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus system for projects

Bonus for publishing in journals

Bonus for commercialization of results

Professional development opportunities

Stable employment conditions

Job summary

Łukasiewicz - ITEE in Poland invites applications for a First Stage Researcher (R1) in tribology and materials engineering. The role covers participation in research and implementation projects, operation of tribological research equipment, and reporting on findings.

Requirements include Master’s degree in tribology or related fields, M.Sc. Eng., experience in R&D, English at B2, MS Office, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in tribology, mechanical engineering, materials engineering, surface engineering, or related field.
• M.Sc. Eng. professional degree.
• Experience in research and development projects.
• Good command of English, B2 level, spoken and written.
• Good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability for creative thinking and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Participation in research, scientific and implementation projects, including documentation and reports.
• Operation of tribological research equipment.
• Execution of R&D projects and services in tribology.
• Professional development and expansion of research achievements.

Skills

R&D experience

English (B2)

MS Office

Creative thinking

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in tribology

Master's degree in mechanical engineering

M.Sc. Eng. (professional degree)

Job description

Organisation/Company Łukasiewicz - ITEE Research Field Engineering » Materials engineering Engineering » Project engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 10 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Rome) Country Poland Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 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

Job Description

• Participation in research, scientific and implementation projects, including documentation of research activities and preparation of reports;
• Operation of tribological research equipment;
• Execution of research and development projects as well as research services in the field of tribology;
• Continuous professional development and expansion of scientific and research achievements.

Requirements

• Master's degree in one of the following fields: tribology, mechanical engineering, materials engineering, surface engineering, or a related discipline;
• Professional degree: at least M.Sc. Eng. in one of the above fields;
• Experience in research and development projects;
• Good command of English, both spoken and written, at a minimum B2 level;
• Good knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Ability for creative thinking and scientific development;
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Additional Qualifications (Preferred)

• Knowledge of foreign languages other than English;
• Documented practical knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g. PMI, PRINCE);
• Ability to apply mathematical and/or statistical modelling within the above-mentioned technical areas;
• Experience in cooperation with industry in implementing research results, for example through participation in commercialization-oriented projects.

We Offer

• Stable employment conditions and remuneration;
• Bonus system for acquiring and carrying out projects;
• Bonus system for publishing in high-impact scientific journals;
• Bonus system for commercialization of research results;
• Opportunities for professional and scientific development;
• Challenging and interesting tasks requiring creative thinking;
• Opportunities to participate in training courses and internships;
• Stable employment conditions and remuneration of PLN 5,800 gross per month;

Required documents:

• Diplomas
• Other documents/certificates (e.g., confirming qualifications and achievements)