Education ​/ Teaching Assistant, Data Scientist

Department of Forest Utilization Geomatics and Spatial Management

Organisation/Company Warsaw University of Life Sciences Department Department of Forest Utilization Geomatics and Spatial Management Research Field Agricultural sciences » Forest sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Final date to receive applications 14 Sep 2026 - 15:00 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 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? Yes

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 Forest Utilization Geomatics and Spatial Management, room 2/90, phone , e-mail: .pl (Head of the Department of Forest Utilization Geomatics and Spatial Management).

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

Skills/Qualifications

• master's degree, master of Engineering in Forestry, or an equivalent title,
• theoretical and practical knowledge of problems related to challenges and opportunities in forestry and forest utilization and engineering in Europe,
• experience in teaching courses in timber harvesting, forest transportation, and forest engineering
• fluent in written and spoken Polish and English,
• ability to work in a team and to organize working time flexibly,
• knowledge of the functioning of higher education institutions,
• 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.

Languages POLISH Level Mother Tongue

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Agricultural sciences » Forest sciences Years of Research Experience None

• 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.

• at least two scientific articles published in peer-reviewed journals with an impact factor (IF) on forestry,
• experience working on at least one research project and a secondment (a research internship) abroad (min. 1 month),
• profound knowledge of mathematical statistics,
• profound knowledge of spatial analysis software (QGIS or ArcGIS),

Competitive hiring.

Announcement of results:17th September 2026

Please be aware that we will respond only to selected applications.

We reserve the right to end the competition early or leave it unresolved.

The competition is a one-stage competition.

• Employment application addressed to the Rector of Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW;
• A copy of the diploma or other confirmation of the completed education;
• Curriculum vitae including professional experience, scientific…