Offer Description
IDEAS RESEARCH INSTITUTE is a research and development center operating in the field of artificial intelligence and digital economy. Its mission is to support the development of these technologies in Poland by creating a platform connecting the academic and business communities.
IDEAS RESEARCH INSTITUTE was established by the Ministry of Digital Affairs and the Ministry of National Defense. Our goal is to build the largest space in Poland conducive to conducting innovative research, as well as to educate a new generation of scientists focused on the practical application of developed algorithms and their subsequent commercialization in industry, finance, medicine, and other sectors of the economy. The highest level of expertise of the implemented projects guarantees the opportunity to collaborate with scientists of global standing.
The Director of the IDEAS Research Institute, Prof. dr. hab. Piotr Sankowski, announces a contest for the position of a scientific researcher: Assistant Professor (M/F) in the Computer Vision Group
Scope of tasks for the position covered by the contest
- Conducting scientific research in the field of machine learning in computer vision;
- Publishing results of research work in recognized international conferences (e.g., CORE A/A* list) and scientific journals in the JCR database;
- Active participation in the implementation of research and development projects;
- Initiating and participating in the preparation of applications for research grants (national and international);
- Implementing the results of scientific research or development work;
- Disseminating scientific achievements and active participation in the scientific life of the international community;
- Improving scientific and workshop qualifications;
- Scientific supervision and substantive support for younger members of the research team.
Where to apply
E-mail: apply@ideas.edu.pl
Requirements
Research Field: Computer science » Other
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Required qualifications for the position
Candidates who have the following may apply for the contest:
- At least a doctoral degree in the scientific discipline of Technical Computer Science and Telecommunications;
- Documented scientific achievements (including publications since 2020) in the area of machine learning and computer vision at recognized international scientific conferences or in JCR-listed journals;
- Practical knowledge of programming languages (especially Python) and deep learning libraries (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow);
- Experience in obtaining computational grants and conducting calculations on supercomputers;
- Experience in working and completing tasks in research or research and development projects;
- Experience in preparing grant applications or managing projects (e.g., NCN PRELUDIUM, OPUS, SONATA);
- Documented scientific internships in foreign or domestic research centers;
- Knowledge of English at a minimum B2 level (enabling fluent writing of publications and presentation of results);
- Fluent knowledge of Polish.
Languages: POLISH — Level: Excellent
Languages: ENGLISH — Level: Good
Additional Information
Benefits
- hybrid work mode;
- Quarterly bonus;
- sharing the costs of sports activities;
- private medical care;
- sharing the costs of professional training & courses;
- flexible working time;
- integration events;
- no dress code;
- coffee / tea;
- holiday funds.
Selection process
Method of conducting the contest procedure
The Director of the Institute appoints a Selection Committee to conduct the contest. The Selection Committee makes a formal assessment of applications based on documents submitted by candidates. In justified cases, the Committee may call the candidate to supplement formal deficiencies within a specified period. Applications that do not meet formal requirements after the ineffective expiration of the deadline for their completion are not subject to further evaluation. Candidates whose applications receive a positive formal assessment are subject to a substantive evaluation, which may take the form of an interview combined with a presentation of scientific achievements. The interview may take place stationary or using electronic means of communication. Candidates will be informed of the date and method of the interview in advance. The Selection Committee prepares a protocol from the contest procedure and submits it to the Director of the Institute. The Director makes the contest results available on the Institute's website.
The contest is announced on September 7, 2026, with the resolution and announcement of results by October 7, 2026. The selection of a candidate in the contest procedure does not constitute an obligation of the Institute to establish an employment relationship. The decision regarding employment is made by the Director of the Institute.
Additional comments
Required documents
- CV or resume including scientific and professional work, including ORCID number;
- Scan or copy of the doctoral diploma;
- List of scientific achievements (publications, bibliometric indicators, conference presentations);
- Confirmation of internships, participation in research projects, awards, or other documented achievements;
- A self-report not exceeding 3500 printed characters (1 A4 page) containing concise information about the candidate's scientific interests, current research achievements, and own scientific plans in the context of the group's work;
- Declaration of fluent knowledge of the Polish language and knowledge of the English language at a minimum B2 level (optionally with attached diplomas or certificates);
- Declaration of exercising full public rights;
- Declaration regarding non-conviction and disciplinary responsibility, drawn up according to the template attached to the announcement;
- Declaration of consent for the processing of personal data contained in the submitted documents by the IDEAS Research Institute for the purpose of conducting the contest procedure, in accordance with the Act of May 10, 2018, on the protection of personal data (Journal of Laws of 2019, item 1781) and Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of April 27, 2016, on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) (OJ L 119, 04.05.2016, p. 1).
The declaration template is available at: https://www.ideas.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/Oswiadczenia-do-podpisu.docx
Website for additional job details: https://www.ideas.edu.pl/oferty/adiunkt-k-m-w-grupie-widzenia-maszynowego/