진학프로석·박사 채용 접수 플랫폼

Reference: PCK-c.111.6.2026

Person for the position of Assistant Professor 
Unit: Department of Theoretical Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University

Group: research

Apply by:  July 31, 2026

 

Criteria:

• • a doctoral degree in the field of chemical sciences or related sciences;
• • outstanding scientific achievements; 
• • experience in acquiring, managing, or implementing research projects;
• • documented scientific achievements in the area of ​​remediation applications by various types of materials, like carbon-based sorbents (including carbon textiles) confirmed by publications in international journals with a high (>3) impact factor;
• • knowledge of techniques for characterizing porous materials, such as for example low-temperature nitrogen adsorption, SEM, TEM, XPS, FTIR;
• • proficiency in English;
• • motivation to conduct scientific research and the ability to work in a team. 
• • meeting the requirements of the Law on Higher Education and Science (Article 113) and the Statute of the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University  (§ 79)

Employment will take place in accordance with the Regulations for the allocation of funds for the implementation of tasks financed by the National Science Centre in the field of research projects. The candidate must meet the conditions set by the National Science Centre for persons employed in a post-doc position. A person applying for the competition must meet the following conditions:

• • obtained a doctoral degree in the year of employment in the project or in the period of 7 years prior to January 1 of the year of employment in the project. This period may be extended by the duration of stay in this period for long-term (over 90 days) documented sickness benefits or rehabilitation benefits in connection with incapacity for work. In addition, this period may be extended by the number of months of leave related to the care and upbringing of children granted on the terms set out in the Labour Code, and in the case of women – by 18 months for each child born or adopted, if such a method of indicating breaks in a scientific career is more favourable.has obtained a doctoral degree in an entity other than the entity in which the position is planned to be employed, or has completed at least a 10-month, continuous and documented postdoctoral internship in an entity other than the entity implementing the project and in a country other than the country in which the doctoral degree was obtained;during the period of receiving remuneration for employment in this position, will not receive any other remuneration from funds granted as direct costs from research projects funded under NCN calls;during the period of receiving remuneration for employment in this position, he/she will not receive remuneration from another employer on the basis of an employment contract, including an employer with a registered office outside Polish;during the period of receiving remuneration for employment in this position, will not receive pension benefits from the social security system;will be employed for a period of not less than 6 months.

Documents: 

• • a copy of the doctoral diploma or other document confirming the obtaining of a doctoral degree
• • questionnaire for a job applicant (download template: https://www.umcs.pl/pl/wzory-dokumentow-do-pobrania,33838.htm)
• • a list of scientific publications;
• • a list of scientific and organisational achievements;
• • opinion of a person holding the academic title of professor or the academic degree of habilitated doctor with scientific achievements in the field of chemical sciences, agricultural sciences, biological sciences or earth sciences;
• • statements: on the basic workplace and meeting the requirements of the Law on Higher Education and Science (download the template: https://www.umcs.pl/pl/wzory-dokumentow-do-pobrania,33838.htm) 

We offer:

• • thirteenth salary
• • Seniority allowance
• • Jubilee Awards
• • bonuses, allowances, Rector's Awards for outstanding work
• • co-financing for accommodation in the Training and Recreation Centre of the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Kazimierz Dolny
• • co-financing for life insurance 
• • possibility to purchase a sports package and a medical package on preferential terms
• • social benefits: holiday gratification, autumn and winter assistance, subsidies for children's holidays, loans
• • co-financing for the purchase of prescription glasses or contact lenses
• • the opportunity to use psychological counseling in the Psychological Counselling  Centre in the Office for Persons with Disabilities and Psychological Support 
• • discount on entry to the UMCS Botanical Garden
• • discounts on sports activities at the UMCS Physical Culture Center
• • discount on swimming lessons at the AZS UMCS Champions Academy
• • Internal training and workshops

Working conditions:

• • employment contract within the framework of a research project for a definite period of time from 1 September 2026 to 31 July 2027
• • basic workplace
• • full-time
• • during the period of receiving remuneration under the established employment relationship, it is not possible to receive any other remuneration on the basis of an employment contract with any employer (also applies to an employer with a registered office outside the territory of the Republic of Poland)
• • during the period of employment at UMCS as part of a research project, it is not possible to receive any other remuneration from funds awarded as part of direct costs from research projects funded under the National Science Centre calls 

Submission of documents:

By email, traditional mail or in person until July 31, 2026.

Send your documents by email to: [email protected]. Title your message "Competition for the position of post-doc SONATA 19".

You can also deliver the documents in person or send them by post to:

Uniwersytet Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej 
Katedra Chemii Teoretycznej 

Instytut Nauk Chemicznych UMCS, pl. M. Curie-Skłodowskiej 3, 20-031  Lublin,

in a sealed envelope with the note "Applies to the recruitment for the position of assistant professor in the Department of Theoretical Chemistry".

Additional information:

1. 1. The results of the competition will be announced by August 10, 2026.
2. 2. To sign an employment contract, we require originals or copies of documents.
3. 3. The outcome of the competition does not result in the establishment of an employment relationship.
4. 4. The University reserves the right to cancel the competition without giving reasons.
5. 5. The decision on employment is made by the Rector.
6. 6. In accordance with Article 24(6) of the Whistleblower Protection Act, we would like to inform you about the internal reporting procedure in force at UMCS ("Regulations on Accepting Internal Reports of Violations of the Law and Taking Follow-Up Actions").

Equality:

Maria Curie-Skłodowska University is an employer that applies an equal opportunities policy. All apps are considered with equal care, regardless of gender identity, age, fitness level, nationality, beliefs, ethnicity, religion or non-religion, sexual orientation or other characteristics. In order to create an academic environment based on the principles of equality, respect and social responsibility, we have developed a Gender Equality Plan and an anti-discrimination procedure. We are constantly striving to strengthen an inclusive academic culture.

Personal data protection:

1. 1. The administrator of personal data is Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (Maria Curie-Skłodowska University) with its registered office in Lublin at pl. Marii Curie-Skłodowska 5, 20-031 Lublin.
2. 2. Contact with the Data Protection Officer in matters related to the processing of personal data is possible at: [email protected].
3. 3. The data will be processed for the purpose of conducting the recruitment process for the position specified in the above competition announcement.
4. 4. The full text of the information clause under Article 13 of the GDPR is available at https://www.umcs.pl/pl/rodo.htm.