Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Cracow University of Technology
- Department: Department of Physics (I-2); Faculty of Materials Engineering and Physics
- Research Field: Engineering » Materials engineering
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Positions: PhD Positions
- Application Deadline: 18 Nov 2026 - 14:00 (Europe/Warsaw)
- Country: Poland
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
- Reference Number: 36.2026
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
PK Krakow University of Technology ANNOUNCES A COMPETITION FOR THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (F/M) IN THE GROUP OF RESEARCH AND TEACHING STAFF
AT THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS (I-2) AT THE FACULTY OF MATERIALS ENGINEERING AND PHYSICS
Proportion of work time: full-time
Number of positions available (F/M): 1
Type of employment contract: fixed term - 12 months from 1 March 2027
Represented scientific discipline: materials engineering
Organizational unit: Department of Physics (I-2); Faculty of Materials Engineering and Physics
Researcher profile: R2
1. Essential requirements:
- holding at least a doctoral degree in a field related to the disciplines: materials engineering, physical sciences or related;
- in the case of foreign candidates, documented proficiency in Polish at an advanced level, both spoken and written (at least at B2 level);
- English language skills at least at B2 level (both orally and in writing);
- documented scientific achievements;
- possession of pedagogical qualifications confirming teaching qualifications to conduct classes for students or completion thereof within the first year of employment;
- teaching experience in working with students and competences to conduct classes in programming, computational methods, and computer modelling;
- very good practical knowledge of programming in C/C++ and Python.
2. Additional requirements:
- experience in carrying out or co‑carrying out national or international research projects/grants;
- participation in national or international scientific conferences;
- experience in computer modelling or simulations of physical or materials systems, in particular using Monte Carlo methods and/or molecular dynamics;
- familiarity with tools used for scientific computations, e.g. Wolfram Mathematica;
- knowledge of machine learning methods and experience in their practical application.
3. Scope of tasks performed/job description (responsibilities and entitlements):
- conducting classes and consultations with students in accordance with the PK KUT Work Regulations;
- active participation in the scientific work of the unit;
- organizational work of the unit;
- other work assigned by the immediate supervisor.
The detailed scope of duties of an academic teacher employed in the group of research and teaching staff is specified in Annex No. 5 to the PK KUT Work Regulations.
4. Description of working conditions we offer, among other things:
o remuneration for work:
- fixed components of remuneration in the amount of:
- base salary ranging from 7 045,00 PLN to 7 500,00 PLN,
- seniority allowance depending on length of service, i.e., from 3% to 20% of base salary,
- variable remuneration components specified in the PK KUT Employee Remuneration Regulations;
- a friendly workplace at a university with an established reputation;
- cooperation with the scientific community represented by recognized scientists;
- academic support and the opportunity for skill enhancement and professional development;
- access to research infrastructure;
- additional days off (5-9 days per year) depending on the calendar;
- additional annual remuneration (so-called 13th salary);
- additional and optional group insurance and preferential medical care;
- subsidized recreation of employees and their children, the so-called "grusza" benefit;
- subsidies for sports and recreational activities (card, pass) and cultural and educational activities;
- subsidies for childcare (nursery, kindergarten, or children's club);
- organizing day camps for employees’ children;
- granting low-interest loans for housing purposes;
- access to the Employee Mutual Aid Fund.
5. Career development prospects:
- obtaining research grants (NCN, NCBR, EU, and others): developing a research team and obtaining funds for research trips and conferences;
- opportunity for research internships and developing international cooperation.
6. Required documentation:
- application to the Rector of Cracow University of Technology for employment as an assistant professor (F/M) in the group of research and teaching staff;
- detailed CV (including previous employment history);
- photocopies of documents certifying education;
- photocopies of other documents confirming qualifications or skills acquired;
- certificate of completion of a teaching course, or a declaration to complete such course within the first year following employment;
- personal questionnaire, available on the CUT website under the "Careers at CUT" tab.
Employment will take place after a competitive selection process in accordance with Chapter VI. Phases of the Recruitment Procedure, OTM-R Policy, consisting of:
- analysis of the submitted documentation,
- conducting interviews (face-to-face or via instant messaging software).
The required documents must be submitted to the Office of the Dean of the Faculty of Materials Engineering and Physics, al. Jana Pawła II 37, 31-864 Cracow, building D (room D09) between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
The file with the documents should contain the note: regarding the competition for the position of an assistant professor (F/M) in the group of research and teaching staff at the Department of Physics (I-2), reference number I-[contact details available in the full listing] or sent as scans to the following e-mail address: [contact details available in the full listing]
Documents must be submitted by 18th November 2026, no later than 2:00 p.m.
The application must include the candidate's e-mail address for contact regarding the recruitment process.
Announcement of the recruitment process outcome: by 16th December 2026.
The competition proceedings are conducted in accordance with the rules outlined in the OTM-R Policy.
Please be advised that the following apply at PK Krakow University of Technology:
- Procedure for receiving reports and taking follow-up action at PK Krakow University of Technology, adopted on the basis of the Act of June 14, 2024, on the protection of whistleblowers
- PK KUT employee remuneration regulations
PK Krakow University of Technology reserves the right to contact candidates (F/M) whose applications met the necessary requirements and were assessed the highest by the Selection Committee.
Information on the results of the competition will be published on the PK KUT’s Public Information Bulletin website and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education website.
The submitted documents can be collected at the Office of the Dean of the Faculty of Materials Engineering and Physics, from 7th January 2026 to 15th January 2026.
Documents not collected within this period will be destroyed.
PK Krakow University of Technology reserves the right to cancel the competition without stating reasons.
The result of the competition is not tantamount to the employment of the candidate (F/M) but is only a recommendation to the Rector. The final employment decision rests with the Rector.
Where to apply
E-mail: [contact details available in the full listing]
Requirements
- Research Field: Engineering » Materials engineering
- Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Department of Physics (I-2); Faculty of Materials Engineering and Physics
- Country: Poland
Contact
- City: Krakow
- Website: http://www.pk.edu.pl
- Street: Warszawska 24
- Postal Code: 31-155
- E-Mail: [contact details available in the full listing]
