Offer Description
The National Institute of Horticultural is looking for a candidate for the position of Assistant Professor at the Agroengineering Department - Horticultural Technique Laboratory.
Responsibilities of the Candidate:
- Participating in conducting experimental work in the field of mechanized technologies for horticultural production, including field trials,
- Participating in developing concepts for horticultural machinery, tools, and research test beds,
- Participating in the construction of the aforementioned machinery, tools, and test beds,
- Compiling experimental results, analyzing data, and contributing to the preparation of research reports,
- Ongoing monitoring of the proper functioning of research machinery and experimental installations, as well as reporting failures/malfunctions to superiors,
- Participating in consultations and expert discussions,
- Preparing scientific articles,
- Participating in scientific conferences.
Requirements
Requirements for the Candidate:
- A Ph.D. degree in one of the disciplines listed above,
- Documented knowledge of the fundamentals of automation and robotics; experience in integrating automation system components as well as designing and executing dedicated measurement and control systems is welcome,
- Readiness for self-directed learning of robotic arm operation and programming systems,
- Knowledge of data analysis methods; familiarity with machine learning issues is welcome,
- Possess experience in using software such as CAD software and Statistica,
- Knowledge of issues related to precision agriculture,
- A category B driver's license and active driving ability,
- English language proficiency sufficient to prepare scientific articles and actively participate in conferences,
- Polish language proficiency at a communicative level.
Languages: English (Good), Polish (Good)
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
Candidates are requested to submit the following documents:
- Application for employment for the position of Assistant Professor,
- Copy of the Ph.D. diploma/degree certificate,
- Scientific Curriculum Vitae (CV) including a list of scientific publications, conference abstracts, ongoing/completed research projects, completed courses, trainings, awarded prizes and distinctions, and other achievements,
- Declaration of English language proficiency at a communicative level or a language certificate,
- Declaration of Polish language proficiency at a communicative level or a language certificate,
- Consent to the processing of personal data (without consent, the application will not be considered),
- Statement from the candidate confirming that, if employed as an Assistant Professor, The National Institute of Horticultural Research will be the primary place of employment.
Selection process
Applications should be submitted by September 26, 2026, via e-mail (aplikacja@inhort.pl), registered mail, or in person at the Human Resources Department of The National Institute of Horticultural Research, Pomologiczna Street 18, 96-100 Skierniewice, Poland, with the note "Job offer for an Assistant Professor at the Horticultural Technique Laboratory".
Candidates will be notified of the competition date, including the interview (conducted in person or online), by telephone or email.
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