University professor (WM4)

6 Mar 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Opole University of Technology

Department

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Research Field

Engineering

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)

Positions

Postdoc Positions

Application Deadline

8 Apr 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)

Country

Poland

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

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 research position focuses on the development and application of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models describing thermochemical conversion processes of biomass and waste-derived fuels, including combustion, pyrolysis, and gasification.

The successful candidate will participate in research aimed at improving the understanding of physical and chemical processes occurring in experimental energy systems. The main research activities will involve the development, testing, and application of CFD models for selected research devices, including a small-scale biomass combustion boiler with flue gas recirculation, with particular focus on analysing the influence of flue gas recirculation on temperature distribution, emissions, and process stability, as well as a laboratory tube reactor used for studies on thermochemical conversion of biomass and alternative fuels.

The researcher will perform numerical simulations using ANSYS Fluent or equivalent CFD software, including modelling of fluid flow, turbulence, radiation, heat and mass transfer, and chemical reactions occurring in biomass conversion systems.

The work will also include integration of experimental data with numerical models, as well as model verification and validation for the analysed research systems.

In addition to modelling activities, the successful candidate will contribute to scientific publications, conference presentations, and project reports, supporting the dissemination of research results in international scientific forums.

Experience in CFD modelling of energy systems, combustion processes, or thermochemical conversion of solid fuels is required.

Sub research field: CFD Modelling of Thermochemical Conversion of Solid and Alternative Fuels

Where to apply

Website

https://po.edu.pl/oferty-pracy/

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Required qualifications and experience:

At least a doctoral degree and significant scientific achievements.

Experience as a research or research-and-teaching staff member at a foreign university.

Fluent command of English in speaking and writing.

Experience in scientific collaboration with recognised research institutions.

Publishing record (minimum 1 publication) in Q1 journals included in the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) in the following research areas:
Engineering – Energy Science & Engineering
Engineering – Environmental Science & Engineering

Knowledge of numerical modelling of thermochemical conversion processes of biomass and alternative fuels, including pyrolysis, gasification and combustion, with familiarity with advanced CFD methods, in particular using ANSYS Fluent or equivalent software, as well as the ability to integrate experimental data with numerical models.

Ability to use specialised software and computational tools supporting CFD modelling, as well as basic knowledge of model verification and validation methods using experimental data.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Additional comments

Required documents (to be submitted by application deadline):

1) application - addressed to the Rector of the Opole University of Technology;

2) professional curriculum vitae (CV);

3) personal questionnaire for the person applying for employment;

4) photocopies of documents certifying obtaining the professional title of Master of Arts, Master of Science or equivalent, the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy, post-doctoral degree;

5) information on scientific, didactic and professional achievements;

6) candidate's statement that Opole University of Technology will be his/her primary place of work;

7) a declaration of compliance with the requirements pursuant to Art. 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science;

8) a declaration of consent to the processing of personal data for recruitment purposes with the following content: "I hereby declare that I consent to the processing of personal data contained in my job offer for the purposes of the recruitment process, conducted by the Opole University of Technology in accordance with the provisions of the Act of May 10, 2018 on the protection of personal data (Journal of Laws of 2019, item 1781) and in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (GDPR).”.

Documents should be addressed to:

Opole University of Technology

Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (A-107)

5 Mikołajczyka Street

45-271 Opole

e-mail: wmech@po.edu.pl

Website for additional job details

https://po.edu.pl/oferty-pracy/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Politechnika Opolska, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Country

Poland

City

Opole

Geofield

Contact

City

Opole

Website

https://po.edu.pl/oferty-pracy/

Street

Prószkowska 76

Postal Code

45-758

E-Mail

wmech@po.edu.pl

STATUS: EXPIRED

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