Assistant; asystent Research and teaching assistant; asystent badawczo-dydaktyczny

Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Institute of Forest Sciences

Organisation/Company Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Institute of Forest Sciences Department Department of Silviculture Research Field Agricultural sciences » Forest sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Country Poland Final date to receive applications 8 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Feb 2026 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

The candidate applying for the above position must meet the requirements specified in art. 113 of the Act of 20 July 2018 Law on Higher Education and Science (Dz. U. 2018, item. 1668.), in the University's Statute (Annex 1,
6) and Resolution No. 71 - 2024/2025 of the SGGW Senate of 31 March, 2025 regarding amendments to the Statute of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences - SGGW. Additional information can be obtained at the Institute of Forest Sciences, Department of Silviculture, room 57, phone , e-mail: .pl (Head of the Department of Silviculture).

KEY WORDS: silviculture, silvicultural systems (forest regeneration and tending), forestry

E-mail khl.pl

Research Field Agricultural sciences » Forest sciences Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Qualification requirements:

• master's degree, master of engineering in forestry or an equivalent title,
• theoretical and practical knowledge of problems related to chalanges and opportunites in forestry and silviculture in Europe,
• experience in teaching courses in silviculture,
• fluent in written and spoken Polish and English,
• at least three scientific articles published in peer-reviewed journals with an impact factor (IF) on forestry/silviculture,
• experience working on at least one research project and a secondment (a research internship) abroad (min. 1 month),
• profound knowledge of mathematical statistics and the R programming language,
• profound knowledge of spatial analysis software (QGIS or ArcGIS),
• ability to use Field-Map technology,
• ability to use the CDendro measurement software and conduct dendrochronological analysis,
• ability to work in a team and to organize working time flexibly,
• knowledge of the functioning of higher education institutions,
• category B driving license valid within the EU,
• the candidate should demonstrate positive personality traits, including creativity, responsibility, conscientiousness, diligence, communication skills, readiness to expand knowledge, the ability to compromise, task orientation, and analytical skills.

Specific Requirements

The duties of the candidate will include, among others:

• conducting research and publishing results in scientific journals,
• application for research projects,
• conducting classes in subjects including primary issues related to silviculture under the education programs offered by the Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW.

Languages POLISH Level Excellent

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Agricultural sciences » Forest sciences

We offer:

• opportunity to develop and gain experience in one of the largest universities in the country,
• possibility of using the Internal Scholarship Fund for internships in renowned foreign universities or research institutes,
• additional remuneration in the form of the 13th salary and jubilee awards,
• discounts on the use of sports facilities of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW and co-financing of the sports package,
• discounts for stays in training and recreation centers of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW,
• additional medical care in the Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW Health Center,
• possibility to purchase an additional medical package,
• christmas packages for children,
• co-financing of cultural events and summer and winter vacations for the employee and children,
• work in a convenient location near the Ursynów metro station and numerous public transportation stops.

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