Scientific assistant (No. 1)

Central Laboratory for Radiological Protection; Poland; On-site; PLN 61,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Laboratory for Radiological Protection invites applications for a scientific assistant in the Department of Radiation Hygiene. The role requires extensive knowledge of radiochemical procedures and active involvement in research, with opportunities to lead projects and attract funding.

Candidates should hold a Master degree in chemistry; English and Polish language proficiency are required. The position is based in Warsaw with a permanent contract and full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Master degree or equivalent in chemistry.
• Experience in radiochemistry and radiation protection.
• RPE qualifications or intention to acquire.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Laboratory experience in radiochemical analyses (ISO 17025).
• Fluency in Polish and English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct radiochemical analyses and environmental sampling.
• Participate in and lead research projects, pursuing funding.
• Publish results in high-index journals and monographs.
• Collaborate across departments and present findings.

Skills

Radiochemistry

Radiation protection

Dosimetry

Research leadership

Scientific publications

Education

Master Degree in Chemistry

MScEng in chemistry

Tools

Beta spectrometry

Sr-90 / Cs-137 analysis

ISO 17025 laboratory

Job description

Central Laboratory for Radiological Protection

Organisation/Company Central Laboratory for Radiological Protection Department Radiation Hygiene Research Field Environmental science » Earth science Chemistry » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 25 Sep 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Dec 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

Central Laboratory for Radiological Protection invites applications for a scientific assistant position in the Department of Radiation Hygiene based on employment contract for an indefinite period. The candidates are expected to have extensive knowledge of radiochemical procedures, as well as to be involved in scientific research, participation and/or leadership in research projects, gaining financial support for scientific researches, publishing research results in high indexed journals and monographs, improve research skills.

Requirements

Research Field Chemistry » Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• MSc or MScEng in chemistry,
• research experience in radiochemistry, radiological protection, dosimetry, atomic law,
• Radiation Protection Expert qualifications or intention to acquire RPE qualifications,
• scientific achievements published in the reviewed journals and conferences proceedings specified in the registry of the Ministry of Education and Science,
• experience in working in accredited radiochemical laboratory (ISO 17025),
• practical knowledge in working with open and sealed radioactive sources,
• practical knowledge of research techniques and instrumentation used in radiochemistry, in particular:
• beta spectrometry;
• radiochemical determination of the concentration of Sr-90 and Cs-137 in food and water samples,
• practical knowledge of environmental sampling techniques (poofs of trainings on sampling are welcome),
• participation and lectures during national and international conferences,
• readiness to participate in short-term domestic and foreign scientific visits,
• proficiency in Polish and English languages.

The candidates must conform to the conditions stated in the Research Institutes Law dated 30April 2010 ( L. g. 2010 no. 96 pos. 618 with amendments) :

• qualifications stated in Law,
• full ability of legal action,
• has not been convicted of an intentional offence by a final court judgement,

The candidate should provide the following documents:

• application for the position,
• CV with contact information,
• copy of MSc diploma (required at the time of employment),
• list of research publications,
• detailed information on candidate’s scientific career,
• document confirming the knowledge of English
• non-Polish citizens shall present the document confirming the knowledge of Polish language on at least C1 level,
• consent to process candidate’s personal data for the purposes of recruitment process according to the Law,
• declaration, that CLOR will be the principal place of employment.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Languages POLISH Level Mother Tongue

Research Field Chemistry » Analytical chemistryChemistry » Other Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Internal Application form(s) needed

• Employment based on a full-time employment contract;
• The primary form of performing the duties of this position is laboratory work at the Central Laboratory for Radiological Protection (CLOR);

Total remuneration at between 5500,- and 6000,- PLN gross per month

Remuneration includes: basic salary.

Seniority allowance will be included.

The Central Laboratory for Radiological Protection shall be the principal place of employment. We ask candidates to fill and attach consent clause (attachment to the announcement). The administrator of your personal data processed for the purpose of the recruitment process for the above position is the Central Laboratory of Radiological Protection (CLOR), Warsaw, Konwaliowa 7, 03-194 Warsaw.

CLOR reserves the right not to settle the application without giving any reason.

The positive result of the procedure does not guarantee the candidate's employment and will be the basis for consecutive steps.

The outcome of the procedure serves only as a recommendation for General Director, who takes final decision on the employment.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Central Laboratory for Radiological Protection Country Poland State/Province Mazovia City Warsaw Postal Code 03-194 Street Konwaliowa 7 Geofield