ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Warsaw University of Technology, Poland

Updated: about 2 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 01 Apr 2026

2 Mar 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Warsaw University of Technology
Research Field

Engineering » Electrical engineering
Engineering » Electronic engineering
Engineering » Materials engineering
Engineering » Mechanical engineering
Engineering » Process engineering
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions

Other Positions
Application Deadline

1 Apr 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)
Country

Poland
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

40
Offer Starting Date

2 Mar 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?

No

Offer Description

The Assistant Professor will work in the Printed Electronics, Textronics and Assembly Department. Their responsibilities will include research activities in the area of manufacturing technologies for sensors and other printed-electronics solutions, including selecting appropriate techniques, defining the process window, and selecting or developing dedicated equipment or subcomponents necessary to achieve a robust process. The Assistant Professor will be responsible for preparing proof-of-concept prototypes for selected sensing solutions, which will involve printed electronics, conventional methods for manufacturing mechanical devices, development of electrical circuits, microcontroller programming, and preparation of simple desktop or mobile applications. Additional responsibilities will include 3D CAD modelling, designing and conducting functional and validation tests of printed-electronics solutions, and designing manufacturing processes.


Where to apply
E-mail

katarzyna.potera@pw.edu.pl

Requirements
Research Field
Engineering » Electrical engineering
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field
Engineering » Electronic engineering
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field
Engineering » Materials engineering
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field
Engineering » Mechanical engineering
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field
Engineering » Process engineering
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications
  • SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
    • Awarded PhD degree in the field of engineering and technology sciences.
    • Experience in biosensor technology, in particular enzymatic sensors and various techniques for immobilizing biocomponents, as well as ion-selective and membrane-based sensors.
    • Experience with electrochemical measurement techniques, including voltammetry, potentiometry, and conductometry.
    • Experience in rapid prototyping, including FDM, MJF, SLA, and SLS technologies.
    • Experience in machining techniques such as milling machines and lathes, and experience operating CNC machine tools.
    • Competencies required to develop complete, fully functional mechatronic solutions, including engineering skills in mechanics, electrical engineering, electronics, as well as control and automation methods.
    • Programming experience; preferred knowledge of C/C++ and Java, as well as microcontroller programming in the Arduino IDE environment and low-level programming (assembly).
    • Ability to develop simple desktop applications as well as mobile applications.
    • Knowledge of conductive polymer composites; preferred experience in developing such composites for a dedicated sensing application.
    • Expert proficiency with CAD software, in particular Autodesk Fusion and Autodesk AutoCAD; ability to design in 2D, 3D, and CAM.
    • Proficiency in PCB design in accordance with professional practice; preferred knowledge of Autodesk EAGLE.
    • Knowledge of printed electronics, textronics, and electronic assembly techniques.
    • Laboratory experience; cleanroom experience preferred.
    • Proficiency in using basic laboratory tools such as pipettes, laboratory balances, automatic micropipettes, tweezers, laboratory glassware, magnetic stirrers, and ultrasonic cleaners.
    • Proficiency in writing scientific publications, evidenced by a track record in the disciplines of biomedical engineering or automation, electronics, electrical engineering, and space technologies.
    • Experience in science dissemination activities (DUN), i.e., tasks supporting the development of Polish science through dissemination, promotion, and popularization of R&D, innovation, and inventive outcomes (international outreach preferred, and activities beyond scientific publications and conference presentations).
    • Fluent spoken and written English enabling independent work with scientific literature, writing publications, and active participation in international scientific events.

    Specific Requirements

     The candidate’s responsibilities will include preparing scientific publications and actively contributing to the drafting and submission of articles to peer-reviewed journals. They will conduct research on manufacturing technologies for sensors and other printed-electronics solutions, including selecting appropriate techniques, defining the process window, and selecting or developing dedicated equipment or subcomponents required to achieve a robust process.

     

    The role will also involve designing devices and components using 3D CAD modelling, designing printed circuit boards (PCBs), and preparing proof-of-concept prototypes for sensing solutions. This will encompass work in printed electronics, conventional fabrication of mechanical devices, development of electrical systems, microcontroller programming, and development of simple desktop or mobile applications, as well as promoting research outcomes through media, conferences, and international scientific events.

     

  • Candidates are required:
    • to have completed higher education with a master’s degree or equivalent
    • a PhD degree obtained (preferably no longer than 7 years ago, preferably in engineering and technology fields like mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, material engineering or related fields).
  • The person applying for the post should satisfy the requirements set forth in the Law on Higher Education and Science and in § 118-121 of the Warsaw University of Technology Statute.
  • Candidates shall submit the following documents:
  • a letter of application to the Vice-Rector for General Affairs
  • a CV
  • Candidate’s Personal Information form
  • copy of the diploma of higher education confirming the obtained master’s degree or an 

    • equivalent degree

  • a certified copy of the PhD diploma
  • a list of research, teaching and organizational output and achievements
  • other documents certifying additional qualifications
  • acknowledgement of WUT as a primary place of employment, as defined in the Act of 

    • Law on Higher Education and Science

  • a declaration on:

    •  

  • the full capacity to perform acts in law
  • enjoying full civil rights
  • not being convicted by a valid sentence for an intentional crime or an intentional tax offence
  • no disciplinary penalty as defined in Article 276 section 1 
    items 7 and 8 of the Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 being imposed on them
  • fulfilling the condition specified in Article 209 section10 items 2 or 3 of the Law – if applicable

    • Languages
    ENGLISH
    Level
    Excellent

    Languages
    POLISH
    Level
    Excellent

    Research Field
    Engineering » Electrical engineering
    Years of Research Experience
    4 - 10

    Research Field
    Engineering » Electronic engineering
    Years of Research Experience
    4 - 10

    Research Field
    Engineering » Materials engineering
    Years of Research Experience
    4 - 10

    Research Field
    Engineering » Mechanical engineering
    Years of Research Experience
    4 - 10

    Research Field
    Engineering » Process engineering
    Years of Research Experience
    4 - 10

    Additional Information
    Website for additional job details

    https://www.bip.pw.edu.pl/Praca-w-Politechnice/Dla-nauczycieli/Adiunkt-Centrum-…

    Work Location(s)
    Number of offers available
    1
    Company/Institute
    CEZAMAT
    Country
    Poland
    City
    Warsaw
    Postal Code
    02-822
    Street
    Poleczki 19
    Geofield


    Contact
    City

    Warsaw
    Website

    http://www.pw.edu.pl
    Street

    Plac Politechniki 1
    Postal Code

    00-661

    STATUS: EXPIRED

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