Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Wrocław University of Science and Technology
- Department: Faculty of Environmental Engineering
- Research Field: Environmental science » Other
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Positions: Postdoc Positions
- Application Deadline: 2 Nov 2026 - 15:00 (Europe/Warsaw)
- Country: Poland
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
Position description:
The person employed in this position will be responsible for conducting:
- teaching (laboratory, project, and lectures in Polish and English) in the field of waste management technologies (municipal and industrial, including hazardous waste) and remediation of contaminated sites, and
- scientific research in the area of municipal and industrial waste technologies and the circular economy.
Responsibilities:
- Teaching and supervising students,
- Conducting classes in Polish and English in the following formats: lectures, exercises, laboratories, projects, and seminars on municipal and industrial waste management technologies, including hazardous waste, and soil and land remediation/reclamation,
- Organizing and conducting scientific research on physical, chemical, and biological technologies for the stabilization and disposal of municipal and industrial waste (inert and hazardous),
- Developing and updating teaching materials for classes in the area of waste management and soil and land remediation/reclamation,
- Developing contents for new teaching courses,
- Supervising engineering and master's theses,
- Participating in the preparation of research grant applications,
- Collaborating with external entities, including participation in the implementation of work commissioned by industry and local government units,
- Participating in the implementation of research and development projects,
- Preparing scientific publications, reports, and expert studies,
- Participating in the organizational activities of the Department and Faculty.
Where to apply
Email: rekrutacje.w7@pwr.edu.pl
Requirements
Research Field: Environmental science » Other
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Requirements:
- Fluent in Polish,
- Higher education in environmental engineering, waste technology, environmental protection, or related fields,
- PhD in environmental engineering or environmental engineering, mining, and energy,
- Experience in teaching (projects, lectures, laboratory classes) in the field of municipal waste management and liquid and solid industrial waste, including hazardous waste,
- Experience in research and implementation projects is a plus,
- Ability to work in a team and organize work independently,
- Good command of English sufficient for scientific research and international communication,
- Knowledge of additional foreign languages will be an asset,
- Willingness to work flexible hours (including Saturdays and Sundays) related to research and teaching in part-time study programmes and off-campus teaching centers,
- Willingness to contribute to the development of the research team.
Specific Requirements
- Experience in statistical data analysis is an asset,
- Valid Category B driving licence,
- A documented scientific record in the discipline of Environmental Engineering, Mining and Energy, with particular expertise in waste management, including chemical methods for industrial waste processing, demonstrated through publications in Impact Factor (IF) journals, journals listed by the Polish Minisry of Science and Higher Education (MEiN), and other peer-reviewed scientific publications.
- Research experience, particularly in the field of physical, chemical, and biological technologies for the stabilization, recovery and disposal of municipal and industrial waste (including hazardous waste), and waste treatment.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Languages: POLISH
Level: Mother Tongue
Research Field: Environmental science » Other
Internal Application form(s) needed: 3d1.pdf, 3d.pdf, 3c1.pdf, 3b.pdf, 3a.pdf, 3a1.pdf, 3b1.pdf, 3c.pdf
Additional Information
Benefits
We offer:
- Employment at a renowned technical university,
- Opportunities for research and teaching career development,
- Participation in national and international research projects,
- Collaboration with an experienced and dynamic research team,
- Opportunities to publish research findings and present them at national and international scientific conferences,
- Access to the state-of-the-art laboratory and research infrastructure of Wrocław University of Science and Technology.
Development prospects:
The position provides opportunities for research and teaching career development, the acquisition and implementation of research and implementation projects, the establishment of international research collaborations, the development of an independent research team, and advancement to successive academic positions in line with the academic career path.
Employment for the period from March 1, 2027, to September 30, 2027. Base salary is not less than 7.045 PLN, plus a seniority allowance of 1% for each year of service.
Eligibility criteria
Required documents:
- Application for participation in the competition addressed to the Rector (appendix 3a or 3a1, to be downloaded from the Internal application form section)
- Short biography (CV)
- A copy of a document confirming possession of a professional title, degree/scientific title
- Self-report containing the most important scientific achievements
- List of publications
- List and description of scientific internships
- Statement on having read the information regarding the processing of personal data (app. 3b or 3b1)
- Statement on meeting the requirements set out in Art. 113 of the Act of July 20, 2018. Law on higher education and science (app. 3c or 3c1)
- Declaration of the Candidate that in the case of winning the competition, Wrocław University of Science and Technology will be the primary place of employment (app. 3d or 3d1)
If a competition is won by a person who is employed under an employment relationship with another employer conducting the following activities: research, research and teaching, research and development, implementation (except for cases specified in Article 125(3) of the Act), and the employment is not expired by the date of employment at the Wrocław University of Science and Technology as the primary place of work, this person, in accordance with Article 125(1) of the Act, taking into account Article 125(2) of the Act, is obliged to obtain the Rector's consent for additional employment under an employment relationship with another employer after employing at Wrocław University of Science and Technology. If the competition is won by a person who conducts business activity, the requirement of Article 125(7) of the Act should be met.
Selection process
Application documents in Polish or English should be sent:
- by post to the correspondence address Politechnika Wrocławska, Wydział Inżynierii Środowiska, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław or
- by email to the unit's email address dedicated to submitting applications rekrutacje.w7@pwr.edu.pl by 02.11.2026 by 15:00 CET
In the title of the message, please indicate the reference number: Ad4/K91W07D08/09/2026
Applications from people sending their documents without indicating a specific reference number or sent after the deadline for submission of offers will not be considered.
Any information about the competition can be obtained from the HR assistant at the email address rekrutacje.w7@pwr.edu.pl
The date of receipt of documents is decisive. The deadline for receipt of application documents is 15:00 on the day specified in the Competition Information. Receipt of the candidate's documents will be confirmed by the HR assistant via email to the address provided in the application.
Candidates' applications will be evaluated by the Competition Committee appointed by Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Engineering. After the competition closes, applications submitted by post from unsuccessful candidates will be returned. Applicants can collect their applications from the HR assistant within six months of the competition closing date, with acknowledgment of receipt.
Information on the competition procedure can be found in the Guide for Applicants
LINK PL: https://pwr.edu.pl/uczelnia/europejska-strategia-dla-naukowcow/otm-r
LINK EN: https://pwr.edu.pl/en/university/european-human-resources-strategy-for-researchers/otm-r
The University reserves that the competition may remain unresolved.
The recruitment and competitions conducted by the Wrocław University of Science and Technology are open, implemented in accordance with clear and transparent principles based on clear and unambiguous criteria for substantive evaluation, taking into account a diverse professional career. The Wrocław University of Science and Technology conducts recruitment procedures in accordance with the guidelines of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers and the Open, Transparent and Merit-Based Recruitment of Researchers (OTM-R) Policy at the Wrocław University of Science and Technology.
Recruitment and competitions conducted by the Wrocław University of Science and Technology are conducted with the equal opportunities policy, in accordance with the "Equality Plan for the Wrocław University of Science and Technology for 2025-2028".
Wrocław University of Science and Technology, as a friendly employer, supports the employment of people with disabilities. Information on the accessibility of selected university buildings: https://przewodnik.pwr.edu.pl/pl. Information on support for employees with disabilities and special needs: https://dzd.pwr.edu.pl/en.
Before establishing an employment relationship with the successful candidate, Wrocław University of Science and Technology will conduct a background check in accordance with the Act of 13 May 2016 on Counteracting Sexual Crime Threats and Protecting Minors. The data required for this verification (PESEL number or, in the absence thereof, maiden name, father's name, mother's name, date of birth) will be obtained solely from the successful candidate and should not be provided at the application stage.
The Wrocław University of Science and Technology has a Regulation on reporting cases of irregularities and protection of persons making reports (whistleblowers). You can read it at the following link: https://pwr.edu.pl/uczelnia/informacje-ogolne/wladze/pelnomocnicy-rektora/pelnomocnik-ds-przeciwdzialania-korupcji
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Environmental Engineering
- Country: Poland
- State/Province: Lower Silesia
- City: Wrocław
- Postal Code: 50-370
- Street: Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27
Contact
- State/Province: lower Silesia
- City: Wrocław
- Website: https://wis.pwr.edu.pl/en/
- Street: Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27
- Postal Code: 50-370
- E-Mail: rekrutacje.w7@pwr.edu.pl
- Phone: +48-71-320-4686/-3004