Offer Description
West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin invites applications for one part-time Assistant position in the research and teaching staff group at the Department of Organic and Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Engineering. The research discipline is Chemistry (Chemical Sciences). The proposed employment period is 1 November 2026 to 30 October 2027.
Duties include: conducting assigned classes for first- and second-cycle full-time and part-time degree programmes, in accordance with the teaching workload and courses assigned by the academic unit, while ensuring a high standard of teaching; conducting research and development activities in the discipline of chemical sciences and disseminating the results, particularly through the publication of research articles and active participation in scientific conferences; applying for research grants and scientific internships; participating in projects and scientific collaboration; and performing departmental and faculty duties.
The University offers opportunities for professional development, project participation and international collaboration.
Where to apply
E-mail: praca@zut.edu.pl
Requirements
Research Field: Technology » Chemical technology
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field: Chemistry
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field: Engineering » Chemical engineering
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field: Engineering » Materials engineering
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Candidates should meet the requirements of Articles 113 and 116 of the Polish Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 and the Statute of West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin. Required qualifications and experience:
- A Master of Science in Engineering degree in Chemical Technology, Chemistry or a related field.
- Authorship or co-authorship of at least two scientific publications related to organic chemistry, indexed in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) database.
- Research experience, including laboratory work, in organic chemistry, with particular emphasis on proficiency in handling organometallic compounds (Schlenk technique, glovebox) and other organic synthesis methods.
- Knowledge of advanced laboratory and instrumental methods used in scientific research, including NMR spectroscopy (1D and 2D techniques, CP-MAS NMR, multinuclear analysis), ATR-FTIR, UV-Vis spectroscopy, GC-MS, GC-FID, HPLC, preparative flash chromatography, and polarimetry.
- Documented experience in domestic and/or international research projects or in securing external research funding.
- Proficiency in MS Office, CorelDRAW, ChemDraw, MestReNova, and TopSpin.
- Documented teaching experience, demonstrated through conducting or co-conducting academic classes.
- Good command of spoken and written English, sufficient for using specialist literature and scientific communication, and fluent spoken and written Polish.
Specific Requirements
Applicants should submit the documents listed under “Additional comments”. The application may be sent by email to praca@zut.edu.pl or delivered in paper form to: West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Human Resources Department, al. Piastów 17, 70-310 Szczecin, Poland. Mark the envelope: “nabór asystent (pół etatu) Katedra Chemii Organicznej i Chemii Fizycznej – poufne”.
Languages: POLISH
Level: Excellent
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Good
Research Field: Chemistry » Organic chemistry
Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4
Additional Information
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development, participation in projects and international collaboration.
Eligibility criteria
Eligibility under Articles 113 and 116 of the Polish Law on Higher Education and Science and the University Statute, as stated in the source announcement.
Selection process
The recruitment committee may invite selected candidates to an additional interview. The Rector makes the employment decision. The announcement sets 16 October 2026 as the deadline for the outcome. Application documents may be collected within 30 days after the recruitment decision; uncollected documents will then be destroyed by a committee.
Additional comments
Required documents:
- Application for employment.
- CV including employment history.
- Personal questionnaire.
- Copies of diplomas confirming degrees and titles.
- Documented Polish language proficiency (foreign candidates).
- Documented proficiency in a foreign language – English or German.
- Records of projects and research work, teaching and science popularization achievements, internships completed at research or industrial institutions, etc.
- Other achievements supporting the application.
- Statement of intended activities in the position.
- Consent to personal data processing for recruitment.
- Declaration of familiarity with the University procedure for reporting legal violations and follow-up actions.
If the selected candidate is assigned duties involving protected activities with minors, additional criminal record information and statements required under Article 21 of the relevant Polish law must be provided before employment. See the Polish source announcement for the exact legal scope.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin
Country: Poland
City: Szczecin
Postal Code: 71-065
Street: Aleja Piastow 42