Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Medical University of Gdańsk
- Department: 2nd DEPARTMENT OF GYNAECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS
- Research Field: Medical sciences » Medicine
- Researcher Profile: Leading Researcher (R4)
- Positions: Postdoc Positions
- Application Deadline: 5 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (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
Offer Description
The Rector of the Medical University of Gdańsk announces an open competition for the position of
UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR IN THE 2nd DEPARTMENT OF GYNAECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS (F/M)
group of research-teaching employees
full-time employee
permanent employment
THE TASKS OF A PERSON EMPLOYED IN THIS POSITION WILL INCLUDE:
- conducting research or research and development activities, including active participation in the dissemination of the results of research activities,
- undertaking activities aimed at obtaining external financing for research activities,
- conducting and documenting didactic classes, in particular lecture, seminar or practical ones (exercises, laboratories, practical classes), as well as taking care of graduates and doctoral students,
- participation in organizational work for the University and the unit, including activities for the development of international cooperation,
- improving qualifications, including through documented participation in trainings and conferences,
- significant publishing and conference activity of a research or popularizing nature (including original, popular science, review articles and the like).
CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO:
- holding at least the doctoral degree,
- demonstrating substantial achievements in research or teaching,
- the research and teaching output expanded substantially after the conferment of the doctoral degree,
- substantial participation in the organisation and pursuance of research and educational processes,
- obtaining external financing for research or teaching,
- pursuance of international research projects, or heading research teams.
JOB POSITION REQUIREMENTS IN THE ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT:
- hold a PhD in medical sciences and health sciences
- have a specialism in obstetrics and gynaecology and/or gynaecological oncology and/or perinatology and/or sexology
- a certificate in clinical and scientific research in healthcare is desirable
EXPECTED CANDIDATE PROFILE:
- Doctoral degree
- leadership of at least one research or teaching project financed from external sources external funding, acquired in competition after obtaining the doctoral degree, or a proven contribution creative contribution to the realisation of an international research project or leading research teams,
- scientific achievements: in the form of at least six full text publications original publications within the last 5 years (of which at least four as first author or author corresponding) in peer-reviewed scientific journals with at least at least Q2*; cumulative grade of publications in the last 5 years in which the candidate is first or corresponding author should be at least 10.0 pts. IF; OR: a bibliometric summary evaluation of all publications in which the candidate is the first or corresponding author should be at least 25.0 pts. IF, and the Hirsch index should be at least 12;
- the supervisor of at least one completed doctoral thesis,
- achievements in organisational work,
- having a relevant specialisation in a relevant discipline of medical science medical sciences, if the appointment is to be the employment is to be performed in the area of clinical sciences, and the relevant regulations provide for such specialisation.
WE OFFER:
- employment at a medical university, the only one in Poland with research university status,
- an annual bonus, a seniority allowance,
- subsidies for employee vacations, known as “vacations in the countryside,”
- subsidies for children’s vacations,
- subsidies for sports, recreational, cultural, and educational activities,
- employee team-building events,
- loans for housing purposes,
- subsidies for sports cards,
- the option to join group life insurance on preferential terms.
COMPETITION PROCEDURE:
- The competition is open to persons who meet the requirements of Article 113 of the Act of 20 July 2018 on Higher Education and Science (consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2024.1571; Journal of Laws of 2023, item 742, as subsequently amended), hereinafter referred to as: ‘the Act’, namely:
- hold the qualifications specified in the Act and the Statutes of the Medical University of Gdańsk of 3 June 2019 (i.e. Annex No. 1 to Resolution No. 69/2023 of the Senate of the Medical University of Gdańsk of 27 November 2023),
- have not been subject to a disciplinary penalty as referred to in Article 276(1)(7) and (8) of the Act,
- meet the requirements referred to in Article 20(1)(1)– (3) of the Act,
- declare that, should they be selected for employment as a result of this competition, the Medical University of Gdańsk will be their primary place of work within the meaning of the Act.
- Candidates wishing to take part in the competition are requested to submit their applications (including all required documents) via the ‘APPLY’ button on the website.
- All documents must be submitted in Polish or English.
- The deadline for submitting applications is 23:59 on 05.10.2026 – the date of receipt of the documents as recorded by the recruitment system shall be decisive.
- The outcome of the competition will be determined on the basis of an analysis of the documentation submitted.
- The outcome of the competition, together with the reasons for the decision, will be available on the Public Information Bulletin (BIP) on the websites of the University, the Minister and the Minister supervising the University within 30 days of the competition’s conclusion.
- The University reserves the right not to fill the post without giving a reason.
- The final decision on the appointment of the candidate recommended by the Selection Committee rests with the Rector.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- declaration of entering the competition with statements:
- the candidate’s statement about meeting the requirements of the art. 113 of the Act of Law on Higher Education and Science,
- the candidate’s statement that, in case of winning this competition, the Medical University of Gdańsk will be the candidate’s primary place of employment as defined by the Act of Law on Higher Education and Science,
- a declaration of consent to the processing of personal data contained in the presented documents for the purposes necessary for the implementation of the competition procedure,
- CV (information on the candidate’s previous work achievements),
- the duty to provide information to job applicants,
- a university diploma stating the professional titles the candidate has earned (along with the supplement),
- (if applicable) a bibliometric analysis list with IF score,
- (if applicable) confirmation of the right to practice the profession and professional specialization documents,
- other documents confirming qualifications and competencies for teaching students e.g. references.
Templates of some documents that have to be completed, scanned and attached you will find HERE.
Rector
Prof. Marcin Gruchała, MD, PhD
Where to apply
Requirements
- Research Field: Medical sciences » Medicine
- Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Medical University of Gdańsk
- Country: Poland
Contact
- City: Gdańsk
- Website: https://mug.edu.pl/
- Street: M.Skłodowskiej-Curie 3a

