Area Leader, Explosive Technologies Research Group

Job Title

Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) / Postdoc Positions

• Synthesis of explosive materials, including primary explosives.
• Conducting tests on the physicochemical and thermal properties of explosives.
• Initiating and actively participating in ongoing research projects.
• Pursuing personal scientific development.
• Preparing documentation in accordance with the Research Group's needs.
• Conducting research and production activities in compliance with the Institute's quality management systems.

Doctoral degree and 5 years of experience in the R&D sector, including independent management of research projects involving explosives.

Communicative proficiency in English (minimum B2/C1 level).

Additional requirements (at least 4 of the following):

• Organizing or co‑organizing at least one international scientific or industry conference, and actively participating as a speaker, panelist, or expert in at least four national or international scientific/industry conferences.
• Participation in at least four R&D projects as an active team member.
• Experience leading a research team in at least one national or international project.
• Experience in implementation activities or cooperation with the business sector regarding the commercialization of research results.
• Authorship or co‑authorship of scientific publications (at least four scored publications, including at least one in the top 10% of the Scopus list).
• Industry reports or analyses relevant to the Institute's research areas.
• Receipt of a national or international research scholarship or grant (e.g., NAWA, Fulbright, Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Actions, ERC, NCN).
• At least two awards or distinctions for scientific research work (e.g., institutional or industry awards, scholarships for early‑career researchers, distinctions in scientific competitions).
• Membership in at least two national or international scientific organizations, committees, or expert groups.
• Experience in mentoring or conducting specialized training for students, doctoral candidates, or other research team members.

English Level: Good

Position Type: Permanent

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 40

Starting Date: 1 Jul 2026

Country: Poland

Contract Type: Permanent

• Employment under an employment contract
• Positive work atmosphere
• Social benefits fund
• Individual medical package
• Flexible working hours

Institute of Industrial Organic Chemistry, ul. Zawadzkiego 1, 03-236 Krupski Młyn, Śląskie, Poland