Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Electrical Engineering
Offer Description
The Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Electrical Engineering is a leading Polish state-owned research institute specializing in cooperation with the industry regarding the design, construction, and operation of electrotechnical equipment. More information is available at: www.iel.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
The Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Electrical Engineering offers unique opportunities for professional development and active engagement in building a positive brand image and participating in R&D activities aimed at bridging the gap between science and the economy.
- Workplace: Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Electrical Engineering, ul. Pożaryskiego 28, 04-703 Warsaw;
- Position title: Chief Specialist (Research Division) – Manager of the Hydrogen Technology and Catalysis Research Laboratory;
- Number of vacancies: 1;
- Employment type: Full-time;
- Job/working conditions description: Work performed in an office environment with natural and artificial lighting. Office work involving screen-based tasks for more than 4 hours daily.
Application deadline: September 17, 2026. We will contact only selected candidates. The employer reserves the right to conclude the process without selecting a candidate and to extend the application deadline. Information regarding the application process will be posted on the Institute's website. Further information is available at www.iel.lukasiewicz.gov.pl and via email at praca@iel.lukasiewicz.gov.pl.
Day-to-day responsibilities:
- Leading and developing the Research Group in the field of hydrogen production and processing technologies;
- Initiating and coordinating research and development projects (national and international, including Horizon Europe);
- Building and developing project consortia (academic and industrial partners);
- Providing technical oversight of research activities and ensuring high-quality results;
- Developing research concepts, grant proposals, and project reports;
- Managing the research team (recruitment, mentoring, skills development);
- Overseeing research infrastructure and equipment;
- Collaborating with industry on the implementation and commercialization of results;
- Publishing research findings in reputable scientific journals and representing the Research Group at scientific conferences;
- Representing the unit in national and international expert bodies.
Additional requirements:
- Education in engineering-technical or exact sciences (e.g., chemical technology, chemical engineering, materials engineering, energy engineering, or related fields) is welcome;
- Experience in executing R&D projects funded by national or international sources;
- Experience in preparing technical proposals and cost estimates for research services;
- Experience collaborating with companies in the energy, chemical, petrochemical, biogas, or district heating sectors, or in industrial decarbonization;
- Experience in designing or developing technologies for biogas plants, CHP plants, chemical plants, hydrogen producers, or other industrial clients;
- Experience in developing new research methods and implementing them into laboratory operations;
- Experience in preparing technical documentation and acceptance documentation for research setups and installations;
- Knowledge of material characterization methods (e.g., SEM, XRD, BET, FTIR, Raman, DSC, TGA);
- Experience in modeling and simulating chemical, catalytic, or electrochemical processes (e.g., MATLAB, COMSOL Multiphysics, ANSYS);
- Knowledge of data acquisition systems, industrial automation, and SCADA systems;
- Experience in scaling up technologies from laboratory to pilot or demonstration scale;
- Knowledge of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), techno-economic assessment, and technology commercialization;
- Completed training courses or certifications in laboratory management, project management, quality management, or occupational safety;
- Documented scientific track record, achievements in implementation, or patent applications.
Benefits:
- Stable employment based on an employment contract;
- On-site employee parking;
- Access to preferential insurance plans: medical (with employer co-financing) and life insurance;
- Sports card;
- Vacation subsidy;
- Flexible start time within a designated window;
- Professional development.
Where to apply
E-mail: marta.labetowicz@iel.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
Requirements
- Research Field: Chemistry » Applied chemistry
- Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
- Languages: ENGLISH
- Level: Excellent
- Research Field: Chemistry
- Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4
Skills/Qualifications
- Education in engineering-technical or exact sciences (e.g., chemical technology, chemical engineering, materials engineering, energy engineering, or related fields) is welcome;
- Experience in executing R&D projects funded by national or international sources;
- Experience in preparing technical proposals and cost estimates for research services;
- Experience collaborating with companies in the energy, chemical, petrochemical, biogas, or district heating sectors, or in industrial decarbonization;
- Experience in designing or developing technologies for biogas plants, CHP plants, chemical plants, hydrogen producers, or other industrial clients;
- Experience in developing new research methods and implementing them into laboratory operations;
- Experience in preparing technical documentation and acceptance documentation for research setups and installations;
- Knowledge of material characterization methods (e.g., SEM, XRD, BET, FTIR, Raman, DSC, TGA);
- Experience in modeling and simulating chemical, catalytic, or electrochemical processes (e.g., MATLAB, COMSOL Multiphysics, ANSYS);
- Knowledge of data acquisition systems, industrial automation, and SCADA systems;
- Experience in scaling up technologies from laboratory to pilot or demonstration scale;
- Knowledge of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), techno-economic assessment, and technology commercialization;
- Completed training courses or certifications in laboratory management, project management, quality management, or occupational safety;
- Documented scientific track record, achievements in implementation, or patent applications.
Specific Requirements
- Education in engineering-technical or exact sciences (e.g., chemical technology, chemical engineering, materials engineering, energy engineering, or related fields) is welcome;
- Experience in executing R&D projects funded by national or international sources;
- Experience in preparing technical proposals and cost estimates for research services;
- Experience collaborating with companies in the energy, chemical, petrochemical, biogas, or district heating sectors, or in industrial decarbonization;
- Experience in designing or developing technologies for biogas plants, CHP plants, chemical plants, hydrogen producers, or other industrial clients;
- Experience in developing new research methods and implementing them into laboratory operations;
- Experience in preparing technical documentation and acceptance documentation for research setups and installations;
- Knowledge of material characterization methods (e.g., SEM, XRD, BET, FTIR, Raman, DSC, TGA);
- Experience in modeling and simulating chemical, catalytic, or electrochemical processes (e.g., MATLAB, COMSOL Multiphysics, ANSYS);
- Knowledge of data acquisition systems, industrial automation, and SCADA systems;
- Experience in scaling up technologies from laboratory to pilot or demonstration scale;
- Knowledge of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), techno-economic assessment, and technology commercialization;
- Completed training courses or certifications in laboratory management, project management, quality management, or occupational safety;
- Documented scientific track record, achievements in implementation, or patent applications.
Benefits:
- Stable employment based on an employment contract;
- On-site employee parking;
- Access to preferential insurance plans: medical (with employer co-financing) and life insurance;
- Sports card;
- Vacation subsidy;
- Flexible start time within a designated window;
- Professional development.
Additional Information
Benefits
- Stable employment based on an employment contract;
- On-site employee parking;
- Access to preferential insurance plans: medical (with employer co-financing) and life insurance;
- Sports card;
- Vacation subsidy;
- Flexible start time within a designated window;
- Professional development.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Łukasiewicz Institute
Contact
- City: Warsaw
- Website: https://iel.lukasiewicz.gov.pl/
- Street: M. Pożaryskiego 28
- Postal Code: 04-703
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