Assistant professor in the research staff group (post-doc) at the Silesian University of Technology- in Katowice

Organisation/Company Silesian University of Technology Research Field Engineering » Mechanical engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 10 Jan 2027 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Mar 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description THE LEADER OF THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY ASSESSMENT RESEARCH GROUP AT THE DEPARTMENT OF FUNDAMENTALS OF MACHINERY DESIGNOF THE FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, SILESIAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY announces the call for applications for the position of assistant professor in the research staff group (post-doc)

Project:

Weave-UNISONO – National Science Centre, Poland (NCN)

Project title: Methodology for adaptive accelerated fatigue testing of thermoplastic composites considering the self-heating effect

Project number: 2025/07/Y/ST8/00182

Institution:

Silesian University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Fundamentals of Machinery Design

Position:

Assistant Professor in the research staff group (post-doc)

Number of positions:

1

Type of employment:

Full-time employment contract

Duration of employment:

30 months, starting on 1 March, 2027

Monthly salary:

PLN 9 333.66 gross

Project funding:

National Science Centre, Poland (NCN), Weave-UNISONO programme

Expected date of selection results:

25 January, 2027

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Description of the position

The Silesian University of Technology invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in the research staff group (post-doc) at the Department of Fundamentals of Machinery Design, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, within a research project funded by the National Science Centre, Poland, under the Weave-UNISONO programme.

The successful candidate will participate in experimental and numerical research concerning fatigue testing, degradation mechanisms, and the development and validation of a degradation model. The research will involve the analysis of experimental data obtained during fatigue tests, including low-frequency and ultrasonic fatigue testing of polymer-matrix composites, as well as the preparation of research results for scientific publications.

The candidate will work in an interdisciplinary and international research environment and collaborate with the project team on experimental investigations, data processing, model development, and the interpretation and dissemination of research results.

Main responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:

Participation in planning testing campaigns within the tasks related low-frequency and ultrasonic fatigue tests.

Participation in the preparation of the experimental setup within the task related to low-frequency fatigue tests.

Participation in the development and adaptation of software for measurement data processing, as well as in the evaluation of the developed software within the task related to low-frequency fatigue tests.

Participation in fractographic analysis and evaluation of degradation mechanisms in specimens subjected to low-frequency fatigue tests.

Participation in the modeling of damage response and the development of the degradation model.

Participation in the evaluation of results obtained during degradation model validation.

Participation in the final evaluation of experimental research results and preparation of data for control of ultrasonic fatigue tests.

Participation in the preparation of scientific papers for publication in international peer-reviewed journals.

Requirements Skills/Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

A PhD degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline.

Documented experience in conducting scientific research, including fatigue testing and the assessment of the mechanical properties of various materials and structures, evidenced by scientific publications and/or participation in research and development projects.

At least five years of experience in performing fatigue and static tests, confirmed by the head of the relevant internal organisational unit.

At least five years of employment in a institution conducting research in mechanics or materials science (including PhD studies).

Experience in fatigue data processing and evaluation.

A record of high-quality scientific publications in the field of fatigue testing.

Experience in conducting research activities abroad, with a minimum duration of one month.

Professional proficiency in English.

Required application documents

Candidates are requested to submit the following documents:

A cover letter outlining their motivation for applying and suitability for the position.

A curriculum vitae (CV), including information on education, academic employment, research experience, research projects, and international research experience.

A copy of the PhD diploma or an equivalent document confirming the award of the degree.

A list of scientific publications, highlighting those most relevant to the advertised position.

Documents confirming experience in fatigue and static testing, including confirmation from the head of the relevant department.

Documents confirming participation in research and/or development projects and other relevant research activities, where applicable.

A statement confirming professional proficiency in English.

A signed statement consenting to the processing of personal data for the purposes of the recruitment procedure, in accordance with applicable regulations.

Additional documents may be requested during the recruitment procedure.

Additional Information Selection process

Terms and conditions of employment

Position:

Assistant Professor in the research staff group (post-doc).

Employment period:

30 months, starting on 1 March 2027.

Monthly remuneration:

PLN 9,333.66 gross.

Place of work:

Department of Fundamentals of Machinery Design, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland and Department of Biomechatronics, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Silesian University of Technology, Zabrze, Poland.

Research project:

Weave-UNISONO, funded by the National Science Centre, Poland.

Employment will be subject to the applicable regulations of the Silesian University of Technology and the conditions governing employment of researchers in projects funded by the National Science Centre, Poland.

Selection procedure

The selection procedure will be based on an assessment of the submitted documentation, including the candidate's scientific achievements, research experience, experience in fatigue testing, publication record, and suitability for the tasks planned within the project.

Candidates may be invited for an interview to discuss their research experience, scientific achievements, and proposed contribution to the project.

The recruitment committee reserves the right to contact selected candidates for additional information or clarification of the submitted documents.

Planned date of announcing the results:

25 January, 2027

Additional comments

Further information about the project and the position can be obtained from:

The Silesian University of Technology reserves the right to cancel the recruitment procedure or to close the competition without selecting a candidate, in accordance with applicable regulations.

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