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Competition Announcement
The dean of the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics, with the consent of the Rector of the University of Warsaw, announces a competition for a postdoctoral position (assistant professor) in the National Science Centre Grant OPUS entitled: Advancing Petri Net Theory: A Deeper understanding to Classical Problems and Integration into Workflow Applications.
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About the programme/project/undertaking
Title of programme/project/undertaking: Advancing Petri Net Theory: A Deeper understanding to Classical Problems and Integration into Workflow Applications
Type of programme/project/undertaking: Opus
Funding institution: National Science Centre, Poland
Duration of programme/project/undertaking: 16.01.2025 – 15.01.2029
Head of programme/project/undertaking: dr hab. Piotr Hofman
Description of programme/project/undertaking: The project combines two complementary goals. The first is to deepen the basic theory of Petri nets and counter systems, in particular to understand the problem of reachability and its complexity for natural subclasses. The second is to use modern methods of Petri net theory for problems arising in analysis of workflow and process mining. The project is therefore intended to create a two-way bridge between the theory of infinite-state systems and the formal analysis of business processes.
Position details
- Position title: postdoctoral position (assistant professor)
- Organisational unit: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics
- Employment group: research
- Position profile: R2
- Academic discipline: Informatics
- Number of positions: 1
Form of employment and length of working time (proportionally to full-time employment): contract of employment - full-time position
Expected date of commencement of work and employment period:
- no sooner than 1 January 2027; starting date to be set between the candidate and principal investigator
- the duration of employment: for 12 months with the possibility of extension
Remuneration: the offered salary is approx. 8250 PLN gross/month pre-tax (plus a seniority allowance and additional annual salary)
Other working conditions:
- workplace: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics, University of Warsaw, Banacha 2, 02-097 Warsaw
- the position comes with no teaching obligations and a budget for research-related travel
Basic responsibilities and obligations:
- conducting research within the scope of research tasks in the project;
- publishing results of research
Conditions for entering the competition:
- the competition may be entered by candidates who meet the conditions set out in art. 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science of July 20, 2018 (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 1571, as amended);
- at the moment of employment, the candidate must hold a PhD degree in computer science (or equivalent qualifications obtained abroad);
- significant scientific achievements;
- international experience.
In addition, we expect that the candidate will have:
- a solid background in one or more of the following fields: concurrency theory; automata theory; logic; formal verification;
- excellent publication record;
- strong motivation for research work in foundations of computer science;
- advanced skills in written and spoken English.
If hired, we expect the University of Warsaw to be the primary workplace for the successful candidate.
Criteria for the assessment of candidates in a competition: The criteria indicated below will be taken into account considering the position and stage of professional development of the candidate:
- publications – the substantive value of the publication and the reputation of the journal in which it was published. The quality of publications should be more important than their number;
- international recognition and impact of scientific results;
- managing of research projects or participating in research projects;
- talks given at scientific conferences, with particular emphasis on invited talks;
- participation in scientific committees of conferences;
- research internships in other research centres;
- scientific cooperation with scientists from other research centres;
- organizing and managing research groups;
- popularisation of the results and other forms of dissemination.
Position not related to activities covered by the protection of minors.
Competition rules
Announcement reference number: SOB/D110/2026/01/66-7442
Keywords: Informatics
Deadline for submitting applications: 30 November 2026
Method of submitting an application:
- to apply for the position, candidate should send an email entitled [POSTDOC – OPUS] and attach the required documents in pdf format;
- applications should be sent to the following address: piotr.hofman@uw.edu.pl
Required documents:
- signed information on personal data processing (attached);
- signed declaration of the candidate (attached);
- copy of doctoral diploma or information on when the degree is expected to be awarded;
- Curriculum Vitae that:
- presents an overview of the background and scientific achievements of the candidate;
- lists all the candidate’s research works (including not yet published manuscripts) and indicates three most important of them;
- gives a list of two experienced researchers that may serve as references for the candidate.
Please ensure that your application is complete and submitted by the deadline indicated!
The competition is the first stage of the recruitment process, please read the Policy of Open, Transparent and Merit-Based Recruitment at the University of Warsaw.
Internal Application form(s) needed: SOBD11020260166-7442.pdf (English, 8.69 MB - PDF)
Stages of the competition
The competition consists of the following stages:
- Stage I - formal evaluation of documents,
- Stage II - substantive evaluation on the basis of submitted documents,
- Stage III - interview with selected candidates: presentation of previous achievements.
- Stage IV - final evaluation of competence, experience and scientific achievements,
- Stage V - adjudication of the competition and announcement of results.
Anticipated date and method of notification of the competition outcomes:
- 18 December 2026
- the results will be communicated to the candidates electronically by the principal investigator
Contact for any questions relating to the competition:
- piotr.hofman@uw.edu.pl
- always add the reference number;
- accessibility needs should be indicated in CV as: Other relevant information from a candidate
Employing faculty/unit:
Research profile of faculty/unit: https://www.mimuw.edu.pl/en
Teaching profile of faculty/unit: n/a
Other information
The competition committee consists of:
- dr hab. Piotr Hofman, Chair of the Committee
- prof. dr hab. Sławomir Lasota,
- dr Filip Mazowiecki,
- dr hab. Wojciech Czerwiński, prof. ucz.
- dr hab. Michał Skrzypczak, prof. ucz.
The University of Warsaw has implemented the procedure for whistleblowers reporting cases of law violation and for undertaking follow-up actions. For more information about this topic and the processing of candidates’ personal data please follow the link.
The University of Warsaw is a winner of the HR Excellence in Research award granted by the European Commission to institutions adhering to the European Charter for Researchers.
Where to apply
E-mail: piotr.hofman@uw.edu.pl
Requirements
- Research Field: Computer science
- Education Level: PhD or equivalent
- Languages: ENGLISH
- Level: Excellent
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics
Country: Poland
State/Province: Mazovia Province
City: Warsaw
Website: http://www.mimuw.edu.pl
Street: Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28
Postal Code: 02-097