Associate Professor

Reference Number: NZP/6/X/2026

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

THE DIRECTOR OF

THE BUILDING RESEARCH INSTITUTE

in Warsaw

pursuant to the provisions of Article 43 of the Law on Research Institutes (consolidated text Journal of Laws of 2024, item 534) and § 9 of the Statute of the Building Research Institute

ANNOUNCES A COMPETITION

for the position of

the Associate Professor

in the Fire Research Department of the Building Research Institute

in the group of research workers

Ref. nr.: NZP/6/X/2026

Announcement date: October 1, 2026

Submission deadline: October 15, 2026

Employment conditions:

• full-time employment;
• employment contract.

Place of work: Warsaw (Mazovia district in Poland)

Persons who meet the conditions specified in Article 43 of the Law on Research Institutes (consolidated text Journal of Laws of 2024, item 534), as well as the conditions mentioned below, may enter the competition.

Skills/Qualifications:

1. Holding the title of professor or doctor of sciences degree (doctor habilitatus) or doctoral degree in in engineering and technical sciences in the discipline of civil engineering, geodesy and transport.
2. At least 25 years of professional experience in a scientific or research institution.
3. At least 25 years of experience in conducting research and scientific work in the field of fire safety of building structures.
4. Scientific publications over the last two years with credits in accordance with the current list of Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education.
5. Publications on topics related to fire safety of structures, with particular emphasis on fire resistance.
6. Participation in the scientific projects and grants.
7. Experience in public speaking during training courses and conferences.
8. Proficiency in English language, both spoken and written, enabling work in international teams.
9. For foreign candidates, proficiency in Polish, spoken and written, sufficient for effective communication.
10. Strong teamwork skills.
11. Creativity and a high degree of independence.
12. Proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities:

1. Participating in scientific research and commissioned research and development work in the field of fire safety of building structures.
2. Preparing scientific and technical opinions and expert opinions related to fire safety of building structures.
3. Conducting work and research related to fire safety of building structures.
4. Maintaining documentation related to the work performed.
5. Putting the results of scientific research or development work into practice.
6. Preparing reports and presentations.
7. Involvement in the work of national and international organisations promoting scientific achievements by publishing scientific works in prestigious scientific jourals.
8. Actively participating in scientific life, including by giving presentations at scientific and technical conferences.
9. Acquiring or conducting national or international research grants/projects. Participating in the organisational work of the Institute related to scientific research/development work and teaching activities. Improving one's qualifications through, among other things, participation in training courses, seminars and workshops.

What we offer:

1. Interesting job at a research facility in Warsaw (Mazovia district in Poland).
2. Opportunity for scientific development.
3. Stable full-time employment under an employment contract.
4. Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
5. 36 days of annual paid leave.
6. An extended social package, including the MyBenefit programme, medical care, and group life insurance.
7. Employee Capital Plans (PPK) – a savings system for employees, created and co-financed by employers and the Polish government.
8. Free car park on the premises of the Institute.
9. Partial remote working.
10. Participation in working groups of international organizations.

Required documents:

1. Written application to enter the competition.
2. Summary of professional accomplishments.
3. Copy of the certificate conferring the academic title of professor, doctoral degree or doctor of sciences degree (doctor habilitatus) in engineering and technical sciences.
4. A signed declaration of consent for the processing of personal data contained in the job application for recruitment purposes, pursuant to Art. 6 sec. 1 letter a of the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
5. Profile Google Scholar (w tym wskaźniki cytowani i h-indeks).
6. A list of scientific publications with credits from the last two years, along with a description of scientific and engineering achievements.
7. A list of publications related to construction in mining areas.
8. A signed declaration stating that, in the event of winning the competition and starting work, the Building Research Institute will be the primary place of employment for the duration of the contract in this position.
9. All required documents must be in Polish.

Please send the above documents electronically to the following e-mail address: praca@itb.pl

with a note in the subject: Competition for the position of Associate Professor Ref. No: NZP/6/X/2026.

Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted; the Institute reserves the right to terminate the competition without giving any reason.

Applications will be considered by the Competition Committee. The outcome of the competition is not tantamount to the employment of the candidate, but constitutes a recommendation to the Director of the Institute in this respect. Information on the outcome of the competition will be published on the website www.itb.pl

Where to apply

E-mail: praca@itb.pl

Requirements

Research Field: Engineering » Civil engineering

Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Languages: POLISH

Level: Excellent

Languages: ENGLISH

Level: Good

Research Field: Engineering » Civil engineering

Years of Research Experience: More than 10

Additional Information

Website for additional job details: https://bip.itb.pl/nabor/n-profesor-instytutu-k-m-w-zakladzie-badan-ogniowych

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: Instytut Techniki Budowlanej/BUILDING RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Country: Poland

State/Province: Ochota

City: Warszawa

Postal Code: 00-611

Street: 1 Filtrowa

Contact

State/Province: Ochota

City: Warsaw

Website: http://www.itb.pl/

Street: Filtrowa 1 Street

Postal Code: 00-611

E-Mail: dp@itb.pl

Phone: 785690107