COMPETITION FOR THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (F/M) IN THE RESEARCH AND TEACHING STAFF GROUP (Ref. No. 3775)

22 Jan 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Gdańsk University of Technology

Department

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology, Institute of Mechanics and Machine Design, Division of Machine Design and Medical Engineering

Research Field

Engineering » Mechanical engineering

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions

PhD Positions

Application Deadline

22 Feb 2026 - 00:59 (UTC)

Country

Poland

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Apr 2026

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Reference Number

3775

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

Yes

Offer Description

TASKS/ROLE * conducting classes in Polish and English (lectures, laboratory exercises) related to the basics of machine design, engineering graphics, CAD, FEM and other subjects necessary to complete the study program in the field of: machine construction and operation, technical mechanics, strength of materials, automation  * conducting scientific research in the field of tribology, bearing engineering, rail vehicle dynamics, energy efficiency of rail vehicles, biomedical engineering, as well as research involving topics embedded in mechanical engineering, and the impact of tribological processes on the natural environment and human health * participation in scientific projects and publication of work results in scientific journals * organizational tasks for the division and the institute

Where to apply

E-mail

prodziekani.wimio@pg.edu.pl

Requirements
Skills/Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS * higher technical education in the field of mechanical engineering confirmed by a Master's degree in mechanical engineering * a doctoral degree in engineering and technical sciences. Preferred discipline: mechanical engineering (or related). The degree should be obtained in a European Union country or have a Polish diploma recognition * good command of spoken and written Polish confirmed by a certificate of competency (minimum B2) or by an introductory interview * good command of spoken and written English confirmed by a certificate of competency (minimum B2) or by an introductory interview * authorship/co-authorship of scientific publications, including those indexed in the Web of Science and/or Scopus databases (preferably from the JCR list) * authorship and/or co-authorship of patents * experience in scientific research related to the tribology of rolling and sliding contacts, in particular wheel-rail contacts, brakes, possibly heavy-duty metal-metal contacts with complex motion, and bearings * experience in conducting theoretical and laboratory research on the dynamics of rail vehicle wheel sets * ability to model the dynamics of rail vehicle movement using modern computational tools * basic knowledge of how a university operates, with a history of employment at university of at least 1 year * fundamental competency in electrical engineering, automation, computer science, human biology, work in a mechanical workshop, subtractive and additive manufacturing technologies, materials engineering, chemistry, metal bonding technologies and other fields of technology that may be related to tribology, bearing engineering and biomedical engineering * experience in conducting and/or supporting teaching activities at a university in the field of machine construction, engineering graphics (technical drawing), CAD design and transport infrastructure ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS * experience in conducting research projects * programming skills in Python, Matlab, Simpack or similar environments * basic knowledge of the practical operation of the RTEC MFT-5000 research platform, including a multifunctional optical profilometer * practical skills in the construction of mechanical devices, the creation of technical documentation for such devices, the supervision of the manufacture of special components, as well as the assembly and commissioning of mechanical devices.

Additional Information
Benefits

* work for one of the leading technical universities in Poland * academic organisational culture based on the principles of respect * stable employment conditions * additional annual salary * opportunity to relax at Gdańsk Tech's Resort, located in the picturesque Kaszuby Lake District * trips abroad within the Erasmus+ program * internal trainings * access to the university library * option to join: employee group life insurance, private medical care, sports and recreation program (Benefit MultiSport card) * sports activities at Gdańsk Tech's facilities * on campus there are: kindergarten, baby changing and feeding stations, refreshment kiosks, relaxation areas and free parking lot * holiday subsidies * preferential loans * work in a well-connected place * and much more... For a full list of benefits visit: https://chr.pg.edu.pl/en/join-us

Eligibility criteria

The eligibility criteria will relate to the requirements of a given competition and will concern a qualitative and quantitative assessment of the candidate's qualifications, competences, experience and achievements.

Selection process

DOCUMENTS * curriculum vitae  * cover letter * copy of Master's degree diploma * copy of the doctoral diploma with certificate of Polish nostrification of the diploma (if applicable) * information about your professional achievements (should refer to the specific points of the requirements indicated in the competition notice) * list of publications (chronological)

Additional comments

* The competiton can be finalized without selection of the candidate. * Winning the competition does not mean that the candidate will be employed. The final decision on employment is made by the rector. * One can report any special needs related to the recruitment process (interview), resulting from disability, by sending such information to the e-mail address provided in the advertisement. * Documents for the candidates.

Website for additional job details

http://pg.edu.pl/en/bip/job-vacancies/AcademicTeacher/3775/download

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology, Institute of Mechanics and Machine Design, Division of Machine Design and Medical Engineering

Country

Poland

City

Gdańsk

Postal Code

80-233

Street

Narutowicza 11/12

Geofield

Contact

City

Gdańsk

Website

https://pg.edu.pl/en

Street

Narutowicza 11/12

Postal Code

80-233

E-Mail

pracawnauce@pg.edu.pl
prodziekani.wimio@pg.edu.pl

STATUS: EXPIRED

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