Research Assistant

Euraxess; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Warsaw is seeking a PhD researcher to join their team focused on Cenozoic hyperthermal events. The position requires expertise in ichnological analysis, sedimentology, and experience in academic research. Candidates will benefit from career development opportunities and access to advanced geochemical facilities. The role is based in Warsaw with a deadline for applications set for 31st October 2025.

Benefits

MultiSport membership card

Medical care package

Co-funding for cultural and sports activities

Qualifications

• At least two first-author articles published in peer-reviewed journals having impact factor > 2.
• Experience in investigations of sedimentary successions representing hyperthermal events is an additional advantage.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English for scientific communications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on Cenozoic hyperthermal events.
• Perform ichnological, sedimentological, and geochemical analyses.
• Participate in academic writing and presentations.

Skills

Expertise in ichnological analysis

Carbonate sedimentology

Geological field work

Sedimentary petrology

Geochemistry

Academic writing

Presenting at scientific conferences in English

High organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Education

PhD or equivalent

Tools

Geochemical facilities

Job description

Institute of Geological Sciences, Polish Academy of Sciences

The Institute of Geological Sciences, Polish Academy of Sciences, is seeking a PhD researcher to work in the research team led by dr. hab. Maciej Bojanowski. The position will cover research focused on Cenozoic hyperthermal events by combining ichnological, sedimentological, and geochemical investigations, including stable isotope and trace element analysis.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be expected to have expertise in ichnological analysis and carbonate sedimentology, experience in geological field work, sedimentary petrology and geochemistry, and analytical laboratory works applied to sedimentary rocks. They should also have experience in academic writing and presenting at scientific conferences in English.

Requirements

Research Field: Geosciences » Geology
Education Level: PhD or equivalent

• Expertise in ichnological analysis and carbonate sedimentology documented in the publication record (at least two first-author articles published in peer-reviewed journals having impact factor > 2)
• Experience in geological field work, sedimentary petrology and geochemistry, and analytical laboratory works applied to sedimentary rocks
• Experience in investigations of sedimentary successions representing hyperthermal events is an additional advantage
• Experience in academic writing and presenting at scientific conferences in English confirmed by the publication record
• High organizational skills, strong analytical and independent thinking skills
• Professionalism in approach to duties: reliability, persistence, open-mindedness, diligence
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English allowing for scientific discussions, reading scientific literature, writing scientific manuscripts, and presenting results at international conferences

What We Offer

CAREER PROSPECTS

• Salary based on our remuneration regulations
• Scientific work in an active research group with a broad research profile
• Professional development: participation in various courses, workshops, trainings
• Access to top-level geochemical facilities
• Other non-financial benefits, such as MultiSport membership card, medical care package
• Co-funding for cultural and sports activities

How to Apply

Please send your application documents via email to: [e-mail] by 31st October 2025 with signed GDPR clause and consent for recruitment purposes available on our website.

Competition code to put in the title of your application email: DEPOS-assistant.

We will contact only selected candidates not later than by 7th November 2025.

The position is to be filled not later than on 1st March 2026.