Assistant Professor in the Department of Hydrology and Hydrodynamics via EURAXESS

Offer Description

INSTITUTION: Institute of Geophysics Polish Academy of Science 

CITY: Warsaw 

POSITION: Assistant Professor in the Department of Hydrology and Hydrodynamics

DISCIPLINE: Earth sciences, geophysics 

POSTED:  13.03.2025

EXPIRES:  31.03.2025

WEBSITE www.igf.edu.pl 

KEYWORDS: Geophysics, Earth Sciences, Hydraulics, River

Tasks

We are seeking a researcher with a doctoral degree to conduct research in river engineering and management. The expected responsibilities include:

1. Conducting research studies in river engineering and management, with a focus on river processes and the impact of debris.
2. Publishing research findings in highly-regarded scientific journals with high Impact Factors.
3. Applying and participating in the implementation of externally financed research projects.
4. Engaging in teaching and public outreach activities to popularize science.

Requirements:

1. Doctoral degree in Earth sciences or related disciplines.
2. Demonstrated experience and expertise in river processes and debris impacts.
3. Ability to conduct both laboratory and field studies.
4. Experience in modeling river hydro-morphodynamics.
5. Fluency in English, sufficient for presenting research at international conferences, communicating with colleagues, and publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
6. Proven track record of scientific achievements in the field of river engineering and management.
7. Demonstrated experience in mentoring and supervising graduate student theses.
8. Evidence of teaching and research activities, or outreach efforts directed towards schools, the public, or policymakers.
9. Strong motivation for scientific research and collaboration.

Additional information:

The work will be carried out in the Department of Hydrology and Hydrodynamics, Institute of Geophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Księcia Janusza 64, 01-452 Warsaw

Required documents:

• CV
• Document certifying that the doctoral degree was awarded
• Cover letter
• Information on scientific achievements (including a list of publications), awards and scientific internships
• Electronic versions of the two most important publications that the candidate considers to be representative of his / her scientific output
• Contacts information for two references
• Other documents relevant to the case 

For additional information, please contact: 

Prof. Marzena Osuch, Institute of Geophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, ul. Księcia Janusza 64, tel. +48 226915856, e-mail: marz@igf.edu.pl

Form of offers:
Application documents should be sent (date of receipt) until 31.03.2025 to the email address: kariera@igf.edu.pl

Please include the clause in the CV

I agree to the processing of personal data contained in my job offer for the needs necessary to carry out the recruitment process carried out by the Institute of Geophysics Polish Academy of Sciences with its registered office at 64 Księcia Janusza, 01-452 Warsaw, Poland,  in accordance with art. 6 par. 1 lit. a Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (general data protection regulation). At the same time, I consent to the processing of my personal data for the purposes of future recruitment.

Where to apply

E-mail: kariera@igf.edu.pl

Requirements

Research Field: Geosciences

Education Level: PhD or equivalent