Job Information
Organisation/Company: National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest
Department: Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry
Research Field: Engineering
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: Master Positions
Application Deadline: 8 Oct 2026 - 16:00 (Europe/Bucharest)
Country: Romania
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Part-time
Hours Per Week: 8
Offer Starting Date: 1 Nov 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Reference Number: ED_260110_110
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
The Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest invites applications for a position as First Stage Researcher (R1), specializing in Inorganic Chemistry.
The Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry provides didactic activities at specialized disciplines from chemical engineering, environmental engineering, biochemical engineering and biotechnologies for Bachelor's and Master's degree programs from the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, as well as from other faculties of POLITEHNICA Bucharest.
The candidates will be expected to teach the following undergraduate courses and applications (seminars and laboratories):
Chmie Bioanorganica/ Bioinorganic Chemistry; Bazele Chimie Anorganice / Introduction in Inorganic Chemistry; to first year students in Romanian language.
The applicant are also expected to carry out original research with research interests focusing on Inorganic Chemistry.
APPLICATION
Before applying, all candidates are invited to read carefully the UPB's Methodology for occupying didactic and research positions: https://posturivacante.upb.ro/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Metodologie-de-concurs-pentru-ocuparea-posturilor-didactice-si-de-cercetare-vacante-2025.pdf
Where to apply
E-mail: nora.modrangu@upb.ro
Requirements
Research Field: Engineering » Chemical engineering
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field: Chemistry
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- Applicant's core knowledge should include, but is not limited to, inorganic chemistry, coordination chemistry, basics of chemical engineering.
- Teaching abilities – the candidate must be able to prepare and give lectures, tutorials and laboratory sessions according to curricula and syllabus for the corresponding subjects.
- Organizational skills – the candidate should actively participate in the organization of events and outreach activities by the department/faculty/university.
- Research abilities – the candidate must be able to design and complete scientific research activities, participate in the process of securing external funding for research, and to disseminate research results in scientific journals and to research conferences;
- Supervising abilities – the candidate must be able to supervise and guide students for their scientific presentations and thesis completion, and to provide constructive feedback to students as well as critical instruction regarding student work and academic standards
- Learning abilities and disposition – the candidate must be open and able to perform activities to continuously improve professionally.
Languages: ROMANIAN — Level: Mother Tongue
Languages: ENGLISH — Level: Excellent
Research Field: Engineering » Chemical engineering, Chemistry
Additional Information
Benefits
All academic staff at POLITEHNICA Bucharest enjoy several benefits, such as training and professional development opportunities, holiday leave, accommodation in POLITEHNICA Bucharest residences, banking facilities, access to research infrastructure, and software for remote working.
Eligibility criteria
The candidates must provide a document issued by the doctoral school they have been enrolled to, certifying the PhD candidate status.
Selection process
Registration: 05.10.2026-08.10.2026, 08:00-16:00, Rectorate Building, Rooms 322-324
Competition period: 12.10.2026-14.10.2026, according to the schedule
Decision of the Competition Committee on the ranking of candidates, the nomination of the candidate who obtained the highest overall results, and the recommendation for appointment to the position: to be displayed at the premises of the Department where the competition was held by 14 October 2026.
Approval by the Faculty Council of the Competition Committee's Report: by 20 October 2026.
Approval by the University Senate of the Competition Committee's Report on the outcome of the competition: by 22 October 2026.
Announcements of final results: 26.10.2026
Website for additional job details: https://posturivacante.upb.ro/didactice/
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest
Country: Romania
City: Bucharest
Postal Code: 060042
Street: Spl. Independentei 313
Contact
City: Bucharest
Website: http://chimie.upb.ro/en/departamente/chimie-anorganica-chimie-fizica-si-electrochimie/
Street: Splaiul Independenței 313
Postal Code: 060042
E-Mail: ovidiu.oprea@upb.ro
Mobile Phone: +40 21 4023986