Job Information
Organisation/Company: WROCŁAW UNIVERSITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND LIFE SCIENCES
Department: Department of Human Nutrition
Research Field: Medical sciences » Health sciences
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: PhD Positions
Application Deadline: 12 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)
Country: Poland
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40
Offer Starting Date: 1 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
The Rector of the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences announces an open competition for the position of Assistant Professor (Adiunkt) in the group of teaching staff at the Department of Human Nutrition.
Job Description
- Preparing and conducting classes in human nutrition and dietetics, mainly focusing on sports dietetics, nutrition of physically active people, functional foods, sports supplementation, nutritional status assessment, and nutritional planning in sports, incorporating current trends and innovative teaching methods, conducted in Polish and English (including online teaching techniques);
- Supervising diploma theses (bachelor's/master's) in human nutrition and dietetics;
- Applying for external funding for educational projects;
- Participating in educational projects carried out at the university and faculty levels;
- Participating in national and international scientific conferences and symposia;
- Participating in workshops and training sessions to continuously improve professional and pedagogical competencies;
- Engaging in research work aligned with the profile of the conducted teaching classes;
- Performing organizational duties for the department and the university;
- Carrying out other tasks assigned by the Head of the Department resulting from the profile and nature of the unit and the university.
Requirements for Candidates:
- PhD degree (or equivalent) in Medical Sciences, Health Sciences, or Food Technology and Nutrition;
- Higher education (Master's level) in dietetics and/or human nutrition and dietetics;
- Proven experience in teaching in the fields of sports dietetics, exercise physiology, functional foods, supplementation, and personalized nutrition planning (including project-based classes);
- Proficiency in using specialized dietary software;
- Fluency in Polish (spoken and written);
- Proficiency in English at a minimum B2 level;
- Fulfillment of the conditions set out in Art. 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science of July 20, 2018:
- Full public rights;
- Full legal capacity;
- No conviction by a final judgment for an intentional crime or an intentional fiscal crime;
- Has not been subjected to a disciplinary penalty of dismissal from employment at a university with a ban on working at universities for a period of 6 months to 5 years or deprivation of the right to practice as an academic teacher for a period of 10 years.
Desirable Criteria (Nice to have):
- Documented participation in specialized workshops and training sessions improving teaching competencies and professional qualifications will be an advantage.
We Offer:
- Full-time employment contract;
- Remuneration package consisting of: basic salary (not less than PLN 8,211 gross), seniority allowance (3–20%), additional annual salary ("13th salary"), holiday subsidies, and other variable components resulting from the Remuneration Regulations of UPWr;
- A scientifically attractive working environment;
- Work in a research team with good experimental facilities, conducting innovative and modern research projects allowing for the expansion and enhancement of professional skills as well as international cooperation.
Required application documents:
- academic curriculum vitae (download file no. 1);
- personal questionnaire for a person applying for employment (download file no. 2);
- declaration of compliance with the requirements of the Act – Law on Higher Education and Science (download file no. 3);
- declaration of primary place of employment (download file no. 4);
- documents confirming the obtained education;
- certificate confirming English language proficiency, indicating the level (download file no. 6 – list of certificates confirming foreign language proficiency).
Candidates who do not possess a certificate but meet the requirement of English proficiency at a minimum B2 level shall submit a declaration of language proficiency; verification will take place during the interview stage.
Application procedure
Application documents should be sent by e-mail to [contact details available in the full listing] by 12 September 2026.
Please include the following phrase in the subject line of the e-mail: "Assistant Professor KZC"
The competition will be resolved within three months of the application deadline.
Before submitting their application, candidates are encouraged to read the University's "Candidate's Guide" (File No. 7).
Where to apply
E-mail: [contact details available in the full listing]
Requirements
Research Field: Medical sciences » Health sciences
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Languages: POLISH - Level: Good
Languages: ENGLISH - Level: Good
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: WROCŁAW UNIVERSITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND LIFE SCIENCES
Country: Poland
City: Wrocław
Postal Code: 50-375
Street: Norwida 25
Contact
State/Province: Lower Silesia
City: Wrocław
Website: http://www.upwr.edu.pl/en/
Street: Norwida 25
Postal Code: 50-375
