Job Information
Organisation/Company: Institute of Dendrology, Polish Academy of Sciences
Department: Department of Genetics and Environmental Interactions
Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: Other Positions
Application Deadline: 14 Oct 2026 - 15:00 (UTC)
Country: Poland
Type of Contract: Permanent
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40
Offer Starting Date: 16 Nov 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
INSTITUTION: Institute of Dendrology, Polish Academy of Sciences
ADDRESS: ul. Parkowa 5, 62-035 Kórnik, Poland
POSITION: Assistant Professor
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Full-time employment contract;
- Basic gross salary: from PLN 5,550 + seniority allowance;
- Number of positions available: 1;
- The Institute does not provide housing;
- The workplace is not adapted for persons with disabilities.
Where to apply
E-mail: lukowiak@man.poznan.pl
Requirements
Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATES
- Master of Science degree in the field of biological sciences, forestry, environmental protection, nature protection, biotechnology, or related disciplines;
- Knowledge and publications in the field of biology and ecology of woody plants and forest ecosystems, consistent with the research carried out at the Department of Genetics and Environmental Interactions;
- Experience in laboratory and field studies;
- Scientific achievements including publications published in journals indexed by Web of Science with a total IF2-year at least 5, including at least two published papers as a leading author (first author);
- Experience as a Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator in at least one scientific or research-development grant;
- Proficiency in English (speaking and writing);
- An additional advantage will be having an abroad internship or internship in a research institution in Poland;
- Readiness to participate in scientific expeditions and training (in Poland and abroad);
- Aptitude for scientific research and teaching as a research assistant;
- Submitting a declaration that after employment the employee agree to be included in the number of employees conducting scientific activity at the Institute of Dendrology PAS, in accordance with art. 265 paragraph 5 of the law on higher education and science;
- Submitting a declaration that after employment, the Institute of Dendrology PAS will be the place of primary employment.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Good
Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology
Internal Application form(s) needed
Appendix No. 2 to the Recruitment Policy of Employees.pdf (English, 79.35 KB - PDF)
Appendix No. 1 to the competition announcement for a job position.pdf (English, 91.18 KB - PDF)
Additional Information
Benefits
WE OFFER
- Access to the Institute’s research infrastructure relevant to planned research;
- Social benefits package from the Company Social Benefits Fund;
- Additional group insurance;
- Necessary work tools and equipment;
- Timely salary payments;
- Bonuses for scientific publications in highly ranked journals.
Eligibility criteria
LIST OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Application letter addressed to the Director of the Institute of Dendrology of the Polish Academy of Sciences;
- Personal questionnaire used at the Institute (Annex No. 1);
- A copy of Master of Science degree diploma or its confirmed copy;
- Self-report (autoreferat) presenting the candidate’s scientific, teaching, and organizational activities, together with documentation confirming research achievements;
- Professional development plan for the next five years;
- Consent to the processing of personal data (Annex No. 2).
We ask foreign candidates and Polish citizens who have obtained a professional title or academic degree abroad to check whether the diploma they hold may be recognized as equivalent to Polish one.
Written information about the diploma obtained abroad, in particular about the level of education and the status of the university, is provided at the request of the person concerned by the Director of the National Agency for Academic Exchange. Information is provided on the basis of documents submitted by the applicant.
At the stage of the recruitment process, there is no requirement to present documents certified with the apostille clause, nor a requirement to nostrificate diplomas. These requirements must be met after the candidate is accepted.
Detailed information can be found at: https://nawa.gov.pl/en/apostille-and-legalization
Selection process
The documents should be sent by e-mail to the HR Specialist of the Institute of Dendrology, Polish Academy of Sciences (Magdalena Łukowiak, lukowiak@man.poznan.pl) with a note: “Competition for the position of RESEARCH ASSISTANT at the Department of Genetics and Environmental Interactions” in the form of an pdf attachment. If sending by electronic means is not possible, applications sent to the address Institute of Dendrology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Parkowa 5, 62-035 Kórnik, Poland, with a note on the envelope “Competition for the position of RESEARCH ASSISTANT at the Department of Genetics and Environmental Interactions”. Please do not send original documents.
RECRUITMENT AND EMPLOYMENT PROCEDURE
The Institute reserves the right to contact only selected candidates who meet the competition requirements.
The selection process will be conducted in accordance with the Recruitment Policy of the Institute of Dendrology of the Polish Academy of Sciences, based on candidates’ qualifications. Employment will be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Polish Labour Code.
Additional comments
Information on research topics and ongoing research projects at the Department of Genetics and Environmental Interactions can be found at: https://www.idpan.poznan.pl/en-us/department-of-genetics-and-environmental-interactions
Head of the Department of Genetics and Environmental Interactions: dr hab. inż. Emilia Pers-Kamczyc, ID PAS Professor, epk@man.poznan.pl, phone: +48 61 8170033.
Kórnik 15/09/2026
Website for additional job details: http://www.idpan.poznan.pl/
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Institute of Dendrology, Polish Academy of Sciences
Country: Poland
State/Province: Kórnik
City: Kórnik
Postal Code: 62-035
Street: Parkowa 5
Contact
State/Province: wielkopolskie
City: Kórnik
Website: http://www.idpan.poznan.pl/
Street: Parkowa 5
Postal Code: 62-035 Kórnik
E-Mail: lukowiak@man.poznan.pl
Phone: 618170033
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