Employment for the implementation of the National Science Center (OPUS) project: "Multilevel modeling of shear capacity based on research, simulations, and probabilistic methods (WMNSS)" at the Department of Concrete Structures of the Lodz University of Technology Contract: UMO-2023/51/I/ST11/00069
Lodz University of Technology is one of the best technical universities in Poland. It has an 80-year tradition and experience in educating staff and conducting scientific research. It is an attractive partner for business. It cooperates with the largest companies in the country and abroad. It conducts scientific research at the European level, creates new technologies and patents in cooperation with the best scientific centers around the world. One of the pillars of managing the Lodz University of Technology is equal treatment of employees regardless of their gender, age, race, or other demographic and social characteristics. In 2016, TUL was the first technical university in Poland to receive the HR EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH logo, confirming that the University applies the principles of the "European Charter for Researchers" and the "Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers".
Unit name: Lodz University of Technology; Faculty of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Environmental Engineering, Department of Concrete Structures
Position name: Post-doc in the Research Staff Group (F/M)
Requirements:
• PhD degree in technical sciences in the discipline of Civil Engineering, Geodesy, and Transport, received in 2026 or within 7 years before May 10st, 2026
• Documented scientific achievements in the field of reinforced concrete structures;
• Ability to model structural elements in nonlinear analysis software (preferred Atena);
• Documented experience in other software for nonlinear analysis of structures; the ability to use a programming environment (e.g., Python) will be an additional advantage;
• Documented active participation in national and international scientific conferences and thematic symposia;
• Experience in designing and conducting experimental research in the laboratory;
• Ability to prepare scientific reports and present research results in English;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Very good knowledge of English in speech and writing.
Desired additional skills:
• Independence and decision-making ability;
• Openness to new concepts, ease of learning.
Job description:
• Conducting experimental research in the laboratory;
• Evaluation and interpretation of experimental results;
• Performing calculations and numerical simulations in nonlinear analysis software Atena;
• Modeling the load-bearing capacity of concrete elements with steel and composite reinforcement, analysis of analytical models;
• Analysis of fracture mechanics and modeling of bending and shear capacity;
• Preparation of scientific publications;
• Presentation of results at national and international conferences.
NCN competition type: OPUS – ST
Application deadline: May 10th, 2026, by 12:00 PM
Application submission method: email: w6k61@adm.p.lodz.pl
Employment conditions:
Full-time employment contract from July 2026 for a period of 1. The salary will depend on the experience.
Salary: approximately PLN 10,750.00 per month (total cost to the employer)
Additional information:
List of required documents:
1. Application for employment to the Rector of TUL;
2. Personal questionnaire for a person applying for employment at the Lodz University of Technology, constituting Appendix No. 1.1 to the "OTM-R POLICY – OPEN TRANSPARENT MERIT-BASED RECRUITMENT PROCESS";
3. Data protection clause, constituting Appendix No. 1.2 to the "OTM-R POLICY – OPEN TRANSPARENT MERIT-BASED RECRUITMENT PROCESS";
4. Consent to the processing of personal data, constituting Appendix No. 1.3 to the "OTM-R POLICY – OPEN TRANSPARENT MERIT-BASED RECRUITMENT PROCESS";
5. Copies of diplomas;
6. Other documents confirming the qualifications.
Applications will be accepted until May 10th, 2026, by 12:00 PM at the email address: w6k61@adm.p.lodz.pl (please include "competition – research assistant POST-DOC (F/M) – NCN"). Candidates will be able to collect the documents submitted in connection with the competition for a period of 30 days from the end of the competition.
Contact person and address for submitting documents and their scans:
Magdalena Sofijska; w6k61@adm.p.lodz.pl
Expected competition resolution date: May 20th , 2026
Notes:
• Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
• The recruitment procedure has a two-stage format and will consist of the following stages:
✓ Stage 1 – analysis of recruitment documents submitted by candidates.
✓ Stage 2 – Interview with selected candidates.
• The competition committee reserves the right to contact selected candidates.
• Candidates will be notified of the competition results by email within 7 days after the resolution of the first stage of the competition.
• Candidates will be notified of the competition results by email within 7 days after the after the competition procedure is completed,
• Other candidates can collect the submitted documents within 30 days from the date of informing the Candidate about the negative verification of documents. After this period, all offers will be destroyed in accordance with the protocol.
• The Department of Concrete Structures of TUL does not return submitted documents to candidates.
• Planned employment date: June 2026.
• The resolution of the competition does not equate to establishing an employment relationship with the Lodz University of Technology.
We offer:
• Full-time employment based on an employment contract;
• Work in an institution with a well-established market position, guaranteeing stable and attractive employment;
• Opportunities for professional development;
• A rich package of social benefits (e.g., "holidays under the pear tree", subsidies for summer and winter holidays for children, subsidies for trips, own holiday centers);
• Group life insurance and private medical care;
• Kindergarten on the premises of the Lodz University of Technology;
• Parking on the premises of the Lodz University of Technology.
Additional information: We have an internal procedure for reporting violations of law and follow-up actions at Lodz University of Technology.