assistant professor

Staff Category: research and teaching staff

Apply by: September 23, 2026

Requirements

• doctoral degree in mathematics
• significant scientific achievements, teaching and organizational experience, and active participation in scientific life
• documented scientific achievements in the field of partial differential equations and their applications, including scientific achievements after obtaining a doctoral degree
• papers presented at scientific conferences and seminars, including international ones
• completed scientific internship
• willingness to work in a team
• very good knowledge of English, both spoken and written (at least B2)
• meeting the requirements set forth in the Law on Higher Education and Science (Art. 113) and the UMCS Statutes (§ 79)

Required Documents

• a copy of the doctoral diploma
• a list of scientific publications
• a list of scientific, teaching and organizational achievements
• references, an opinion confirming teaching and research aptitude of the candidate are welcome
• personal questionnaire for a job applicant (download the template here: https://www.umcs.pl/pl/wzory-dokumentow-do-pobrania,33838.htm)
• statements: regarding the primary place of employment and compliance with the requirements of the Law on Higher Education and Science (download the template here: https://www.umcs.pl/pl/wzory-dokumentow-do-pobrania,33838.htm)

What We Offer

• 13th-month salary
• Seniority allowance
• Jubilee awards
• Performance bonuses, allowances, and Rector’s Awards for outstanding achievements
• Subsidized stays at the UMCS Training and Recreation Center in Kazimierz Dolny
• Subsidized life insurance
• Access to sports and medical packages on preferential terms
• Social benefits: holiday allowance, autumn-winter financial assistance, subsidies for children’s summer camps/holidays, and social loans
• Subsidies for prescription glasses
• Psychological counseling services provided by the Psychological Counseling Center at the Office for People with Disabilities and Psychological Support
• Discounted entry to the UMCS Botanical Garden
• Discounts on sports activities at the UMCS Physical Culture Center
• Discounted swimming lessons at the AZS UMCS Champions Academy
• Internal training and professional development workshops

Working Conditions

• Employment contract for a fixed term from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2028
• Primary place of employment
• Full-time employment

Submission of documents

By email, by post, or in person by exact date: September 23, 2026

Submit the documents by email to: instytut.informatyki@mail.umcs.pl. Title the message: "Competition for the position of an assistant professor in the Department of Mathematical Analysis".

You may also submit the documents in person or by post to the following address:

Maria Curie-Skłodowska University
Sekretariat Instytutu Informatyki i Matematyki
Wydział Matematyki, Fizyki i Informatyki /pok. D 427/
ul. Akademicka 9, 20-033 Lublin

in a sealed envelope marked: "Competition for the position of an assistant professor in the Department of Mathematical Analysis".

Additional Information

1. The results of the competition will be announced by exact date: September 25, 2026.
2. Originals or certified copies of documents are required to sign the employment contract.
3. The outcome of the competition does not result in the establishment of an employment relationship.
4. The University reserves the right to cancel the competition without providing any reasons.
5. The decision on employment is made by the Rector.
6. In accordance with Art. 24 sec. 6 of the Act on the Protection of Whistleblowers, we hereby inform you of the internal reporting procedure in force at UMCS ("Regulations on receiving internal reports of legal violations and taking follow-up actions").

Equality Statement

Maria Curie-Skłodowska University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications are considered with equal care, regardless of gender identity, age, disability level, nationality, beliefs, ethnic origin, religion (or lack thereof), sexual orientation, or any other characteristics. In our commitment to building an academic environment based on equality, respect, and social responsibility, we have implemented a Gender Equality Plan and anti-discrimination procedures. We continuously strive to strengthen an inclusive academic culture.

Personal Data Protection

1. In accordance with Art. 13(1) and (2) of the GDPR, the University informs that:
2. The Data Controller is Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS/the University), with its registered office in Lublin at pl. Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej 5, 20-031 Lublin, Poland.
3. The data will be processed for the purpose of conducting the recruitment process, based on labor law provisions (Art. 6(1)(c) of the GDPR)
4. Regarding the information indicated in the announcement as necessary – pursuant to Art. 22 of the Labor Code – providing data is mandatory and essential to participate in the recruitment process. Data not required by law, but provided in the submitted documents, will be processed based on consent, which is implied by the act of submitting such information (Art. 6(1)(a) of the GDPR). Providing data other than that indicated as required in the announcement does not affect the recruitment process and is not necessary.
5. The data will be stored for a maximum of 3 months from the conclusion of the recruitment process.
6. The full text of the information clause pursuant to Art. 13 of the GDPR is available at: https://www.umcs.pl/pl/rodo.htm.

Lublin, August 18, 2026

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