Job Information
Organisation/Company: Warsaw University of Life Sciences
Department: Department of Forest Utilization Geomatics and Spatial Management
Research Field: Agricultural sciences » Forest sciences
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: Master Positions
Application Deadline: 14 Sep 2026 - 15:00 (Europe/Warsaw)
Country: Poland
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40
Offer Starting Date: 1 Oct 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? Yes
Offer Description
The candidate applying for the above position must meet the requirements specified in art. 113 of the Act of 20 July 2018 Law on Higher Education and Science (Dz. U. 2018, item. 1668.), in the University's Statute (Annex 1, 6) and Resolution No. 71 - 2024/2025 of the SGGW Senate of 31 March, 2025 regarding amendments to the Statute of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences - SGGW. Additional information can be obtained at the Institute of Forest Sciences, Department of Forest Utilization Geomatics and Spatial Management, room 2/90, phone [contact details available in the full listing], e-mail: [contact details available in the full listing] (Head of the Department of Forest Utilization Geomatics and Spatial Management).
Where to apply
E-mail: [contact details available in the full listing]
Requirements
Research Field: Agricultural sciences » Forest sciences
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- master's degree, master of Engineering in Forestry, or an equivalent title,
- theoretical and practical knowledge of problems related to challenges and opportunities in forestry and forest utilization and engineering in Europe,
- experience in teaching courses in timber harvesting, forest transportation, and forest engineering
- fluent in written and spoken Polish and English,
- ability to work in a team and to organize working time flexibly,
- knowledge of the functioning of higher education institutions,
- the candidate should demonstrate positive personality traits, including creativity, responsibility, conscientiousness, diligence, communication skills, readiness to expand knowledge, the ability to compromise, task orientation, and analytical skills.
Languages: POLISH
Level: Mother Tongue
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Research Field: Agricultural sciences » Forest sciences
Years of Research Experience: None
Additional Information
Benefits
- opportunity to develop and gain experience in one of the largest universities in the country,
- possibility of using the Internal Scholarship Fund for internships in renowned foreign universities or research institutes,
- additional remuneration in the form of the 13th salary and jubilee awards,
- discounts on the use of sports facilities of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW and co-financing of the sports package,
- discounts for stays in training and recreation centers of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW,
- additional medical care in the Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW Health Center,
- possibility to purchase an additional medical package,
- Christmas packages for children,
- co-financing of cultural events and summer and winter vacations for the employee and children,
- work in a convenient location near the Ursynów metro station and numerous public transportation stops.
Eligibility criteria
- at least two scientific articles published in peer-reviewed journals with an impact factor (IF) on forestry,
- experience working on at least one research project and a secondment (a research internship) abroad (min. 1 month),
- profound knowledge of mathematical statistics,
- profound knowledge of spatial analysis software (QGIS or ArcGIS),
Selection process
Competitive hiring.
Announcement of results: 17th September 2026
Please be aware that we will respond only to selected applications.
We reserve the right to end the competition early or leave it unresolved.
The competition is a one-stage competition.
The documents required to join the competition:
- Employment application addressed to the Rector of Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW;
- A copy of the diploma or other confirmation of the completed education;
- Curriculum vitae including professional experience, scientific achievements, and a list of publications;
- A declaration confirming compliance with the requirements of Art. 113 of the Act on Higher Education (Dz. U. z 2018 r., item 1668);
- A declaration stating that the SGGW will be the candidate's primary place of employment.
Additional comments
Please attach the following statement:
I consent to the processing of my personal data by the Warsaw University of Life Sciences to participate in recruitment processes, in accordance with the Act of 10/05/2018 on the protection of personal data (Journal of Laws of 2018 item 1000).
Information clause:
Please be aware that all personal data that will be provided by you in the recruitment procedure conducted for the above-mentioned position by the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (hereinafter referred to as SGGW) will be processed by WULS-SGGW in order to carry out the above-mentioned recruitment procedure in accordance with Art. 6 par. 1 lit. a) Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and repealing Directive 95/46 / EC (General Data Protection Regulation), hereinafter referred to as RODO. The administrator of Personal Data is the Warsaw University of Life Sciences in Warsaw, with headquarters at ul. Nowoursynowska 166, 02-787 Warsaw. Personal data will be stored until the end of the recruitment procedure conducted by WULS-SGGW. In WULS-SGGW, there is the Data Protection Supervisor who supervises the correctness of personal data processing, which can be contacted via the e-mail address: [contact details available in the full listing].
In accordance with the provisions of the RODO, we would like to inform you that you have the right from WULS-SGGW as the Administrator of Personal Data, to access your data, correct it, transfer and delete it, and limit the processing of data and file a complaint to the supervisory body.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Warsaw University of Live Sciences/Institute of Forest Sciences
Country: Poland
State/Province: Mazovia
City: Warsaw
Postal Code: 02-776
Street: Nowoursynowska 159 Building 34
Contact
State/Province: Mazovia
City: Warsaw
Website: https://www.sggw.edu.pl/
Street: Nowoursynowska 159 building 34
Postal Code: 02-776
E-Mail: [contact details available in the full listing]
Phone: [contact details available in the full listing]
