Assistant (WM37) in Opole

Organisation/Company Opole University of Technology Department Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Research Field Arts Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 10 Dec 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? Yes

Offer Description The successful candidate selected through the recruitment process will be employed at the Department of Mechanics and Machine Design as an assistant in the research and teaching staff category. Their responsibilities will cover three areas:

Teaching Activities Conducting classes in the Industrial Design programme, including tutorials, design classes and laboratory classes in selected courses: Fundamentals of Visual Techniques, Sculpture, Artistic Material Processing, and Computer Graphics.

The scope of duties includes teaching in the areas of visual theory and visual perception, the design of two-dimensional and three-dimensional forms, sculptural techniques, and experimental approaches to working with materials. Particular emphasis will be placed on the design and artistic processing of fabrics and textile structures, taking into account their aesthetic, technological and functional properties, as well as their applications in industrial design.

An important aspect of the teaching activities will also involve the use of computer graphics tools for designing textile patterns and preparing graphic compositions intended for digital printing on fabrics. Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey knowledge effectively are also required to support students' creative development and the enhancement of their artistic, design and technical competencies.

Creative Activities Developing and pursuing an individual artistic and design practice in the field of industrial design, including the creation of original projects and the exploration of innovative formal, material, functional and technological solutions.

Actively participating in exhibitions, competitions and other artistic and design events, as well as documenting and promoting one's own creative output.

The candidate is expected to continuously improve their qualifications and develop their artistic and design portfolio, with a view to undertaking activities aimed at obtaining a doctoral degree in the discipline of Fine Arts and Art Conservation, with a focus on issues related to industrial design.

Organisational Activities Actively participating in the organisational activities of the Department and the Faculty, including initiatives aimed at improving the quality of education and developing the curriculum of the Industrial Design programme.

Co-organising exhibitions, workshops, academic events and initiatives promoting the programme and showcasing students' artistic and design achievements.

Participating in the development of cooperation with the socio-economic environment, particularly with industry representatives and cultural institutions, as well as supporting initiatives aimed at securing external funding for the development of the programme and its teaching and workshop facilities.

Sub research field: Fine arts and conservation of works of art

1)A minimum of a Master’s degree or an equivalent degree, obtained in an arts programme with a design-oriented profile, related to artistic textiles, within the discipline of Fine Arts and Art Conservation;

2)Education and artistic and design training encompassing knowledge and skills in the fields of visual theory and visual perception, design theory and methodology, and the shaping of visual and spatial structures. Knowledge of and experience in experimental methods of working with materials and processing technologies. Knowledge and practical experience in textile structure design, the analysis of material properties, and the integration of the aesthetic, functional and technological qualities of textiles with the form of designed functional objects;

3)The ability to integrate traditional artistic techniques, material experimentation and design methods into the creative and teaching process;

4)Knowledge and practical skills in sculptural techniques, three-dimensional form shaping, artistic material processing, and the creation of artistic and design works using a variety of techniques and technologies;

5)Knowledge of graphic design principles and practical skills in raster and vector graphics. Competencies in textile pattern design, the development of repeat pattern compositions, and the preparation of graphic designs for digital textile printing, taking into account the specific properties of the material and the technological requirements of the printing process;

6)At least one year of teaching experience in higher education, particularly in delivering classes of an artistic, design-oriented or workshop-based nature.

Languages POLISH Level Mother Tongue

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Additional Information Selection process

Required documents:

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

3) an artistic and design portfolio comprising a selection of works and projects documenting the candidate’s creative output and artistic and design competencies, enabling an assessment of their skills, technical proficiency, and individual approach to the creative and design process.

4) personal questionnaire for the person applying for employment;

5) photocopies of documents certifying obtaining the professional title of Master of Arts, Master of Science or equivalent;

6) information on scientific, didactic and professional achievements;

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

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

9) 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)."

Additional comments

Documents should be addressed to:

Opole University of Technology

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

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Politechnika Opolska, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Country Poland City Opole Geofield