University professor; WM

Organisation/Company Opole University of Technology Department Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Research Field Other Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Poland Final date to receive applications 17 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) 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?

No

The research position is focused on the development, synthesis, and characterization of advanced nanomaterials with tailored properties for various technological and industrial applications. The successful candidate will participate in experimental and theoretical studies aimed at understanding the physical, chemical, and structural aspects of nanomaterials, including their optoelectronic, thermal, mechanical, and photocatalytic properties.

The project involves interdisciplinary research combining materials chemistry, physics, and engineering. The researcher will be responsible for the design and synthesis of nanostructured systems (such as oxides, composites, or hybrid materials), the use of advanced characterization techniques (e.g., SEM, TEM, XRD, spectroscopy), and the evaluation of their performance in relevant applications such as photocatalysis, energy conversion, or sensor technology.

In addition to laboratory experimentation, the candidate may engage in computational modelling of material properties using density functional theory (DFT) or machine learning algorithms. Such approaches will support the prediction of structure–property relationships and accelerate the identification of materials with optimized functionalities.

Experience in interdisciplinary research environments is an advantage, as the position encourages collaboration with chemists, physicists, engineers, and computational scientists. Fluency in scientific writing and the ability to disseminate research results through high-impact publications and conference presentations will also be expected.

Experience in the formulation and testing of pharmaceutical or cosmetic products, particularly involving nanomaterials as active or functional components, will be considered an important asset. Such knowledge is beneficial for the potential translation of research results into real-world applications and for strengthening collaboration with industrial partners.

Sub research field:
Environmental Engineering, Mining, and Energy

• Proven laboratory experience in nanomaterial synthesis and characterization (SEM, TEM, XRD, spectroscopy).
• Knowledge of DFT or machine learning for material property prediction is preferred.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/cosmetic formulations, especially eco-friendly ones with nanomaterials, is highly desirable.
• Research or research-and-teaching experience as an academic staff member at a foreign university – preferred.
• Experience in scientific collaboration with renowned research institutions – preferred.

Publishing record (minimum 1 publication) in Q1 journals considered in The Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) in the research area:

Field Research topic

Engineering Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Engineering Environmental Science & Engineering

– preferred.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Selection process

Required documents (to be submitted by Final date to receive applications):

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