University Professor (academic teacher in the research staff group)

Uniwersytet Pomorski w Słupsku; Polska; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniwersytet Pomorski w Słupsku in Poland invites applications for a University Professor (academic teacher in the research staff group) in biological sciences. The appointee will conduct independent research, publish results, and contribute to teaching and organisational activities.

Duties include research on functional materials for environmental pollutant removal, development of catalytic processes, and collaboration with national and international partners; the role emphasizes securing

Responsibilities

• – conducting research on functional materials for the removal and detection of environmental pollutants, including MOF networks, their composites, and carbon-based materials for water purification
• – developing catalytic processes for the transformation of pollutants and for the production of compounds with potential biological activity, fragrance substances, and intermediates for pharmaceutical synthesis
• – developing interdisciplinary cooperation in assessing the effects of materials and catalytic transformation products on living organisms and their significance for the protection of aquatic ecosystems, with particular emphasis on the Baltic Sea catchment area
• – securing funding and implementing projects at the interface of chemistry, biology, and environmental protection; developing national and international cooperation; and participating in the Institute's organisational and science-popularisation activities

Job description

Organisation/Company Uniwersytet Pomorski w Słupsku Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 8 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 8 Oct 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

ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMPETITION K.28.26.B

pursuant to Article 119(1) of the Act of 20 July 2018 – Law on Higher Education and Science (consolidated text: Journal of Laws of 2024, item 1571, as amended)

POSITION:University Professor (academic teacher in the research staff group)

SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINE:biological sciences

DATE OF ANNOUNCEMENT:8 October 2026

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:8 November 2026

KEYWORDS:environmental chemistry, protection of aquatic ecosystems, pollutant removal, functional materials in biology and environmental protection, catalytic synthesis of biologically active compounds.

The purpose of the competition is to fill a University Professor position in the research staff group at the Institute of Biology of the Pomeranian University in Słupsk, on a full-time basis, for a fixed term, with the Pomeranian University in Słupsk as the primary place of employment. The successful candidate is expected to conduct independent research in the discipline of biological sciences and to actively contribute to the development of the discipline, carry out research projects, publish research findings, and engage in organisational activities.

Duties:

• – conducting research on functional materials for the removal and detection of environmental pollutants, including the use of MOF networks, their composites, and carbon-based materials for water purification,
• – developing catalytic processes for the transformation of pollutants and for the production of compounds with potential biological activity, fragrance substances, and intermediates for pharmaceutical synthesis.
• – developing interdisciplinary cooperation in assessing the effects of materials and catalytic transformation products on living organisms and their significance for the protection of aquatic ecosystems, with particular emphasis on the Baltic Sea catchment area,
• – securing funding and implementing projects at the interface of chemistry, biology, and environmental protection; developing national and international cooperation; and participating in the Institute's organisational and science-popularisation activities.

Requirements:

• – a postdoctoral degree (doktor habilitowany) in the discipline of chemical sciences or biological sciences,
• – a documented publication record in international scientific journals in the fields of heterogeneous catalysis and the synthesis and characterisation of porous materials, including MOF networks or materials derived from them,
• – experience in the study of hydrogenation, transfer hydrogenation, or C–C coupling reactions, as well as knowledge of methods for characterising the structure and properties of catalytic materials,
• – a research record involving applications of functional materials in environmental protection or research at the interface of chemistry and biology,
• – experience in carrying out externally funded research projects, including experience as a principal investigator of a project funded by the National Science Centre (NCN),
• – experience in international cooperation, demonstrated by a research placement, research stay, or joint publications,
• – experience in teaching university-level chemistry courses, including laboratory classes, and supervising diploma theses,
• – knowledge of Polish sufficient to conduct classes and knowledge of English sufficient for scientific work and international cooperation,
• – experience in supervising doctoral students and obtaining funding for research infrastructure will be an additional advantage.

1. 1. Application for employment (addressed to the Rector of the Pomeranian University in Słupsk).
2. 4. Copy of a document confirming the award of an academic title/degree.
3. 5. Information on research achievements, including a list of publications.
4. 6. Information on teaching and organisational achievements.
5. 7. Statement confirming fulfilment of the requirements specified in Article 113 of the Act of 20 July 2018 – Law on Higher Education and Science (consolidated text: Journal of Laws of 2024, item 1571, as amended).
6. 8. Candidate's statement that, if successful in the competition, the Pomeranian University in Słupsk will be the candidate's primary place of employment*.
7. 9. Candidates may also submit other documents or provide other information which, in their opinion, may be relevant to the outcome of the competition.

Applications for the competition should be submitted:

with the following notation: “Competition for the position of UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR – IB”

Subject of the e-mail: “Competition for the position of UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR – IB”

Expected date of the competition decision: 12 November 2026.

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Information clause for candidates applying for employment at the Pomeranian University in Słupsk

1. The controller of your personal data is the Pomeranian University in Słupsk, ul. Arciszewskiego 22a, 76-200 Słupsk, represented by the Rector of the Pomeranian University in Słupsk.

2. The Pomeranian University in Słupsk has appointed a Data Protection Officer. The Data Protection Officer may be contacted by e-mail at: [e-mail] .

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