Junior Specialist
Institute of Ceramics and Building Materials, Poland, NY, United States
Institute of Ceramics and Building Materials
Organisation/Company Institute of Ceramics and Building Materials Research Field Engineering Technology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 14 Apr 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 31 Mar 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
Offer Description
The main scope of duties Collecting and preparing samples for testing, including aggregates and concrete. Performing tests of construction products in an accredited laboratory. Accurate and compliant documentation of performed activities in all documents specified in procedures/instructions for individual tests, including calculation, verification, and entry of obtained results. Knowledge of issues related to the position and currently applicable implementing documents and procedures. Operating measuring and testing equipment in accordance with applicable instructions and with due care to prevent damage. Performing assigned tasks/tests in accordance with current standards, testing procedures, the quality policy, and instructions from the direct supervisor. Maintaining cleanliness of testing stations, measuring and testing equipment, and auxiliary equipment, and ensuring order in shared rooms. Supervision of equipment within the scope specified in separate documents — authorization to inspect equipment in the Concrete and Lightweight Composites Research Group. Solving problems and technical issues within the represented specialization falling within the activities of the Research Group. Implementation of tasks related to obtaining funding from European Union funds, in particular the preparation and submission of funding applications. Higher technical education (Master’s degree or equivalent). Knowledge of the use of industrial waste as alternative raw materials for the production of building materials. Knowledge of testing methods and the ability to perform building materials testing in accordance with PN-EN standards, confirmed by professional experience. Ability to analyze and interpret testing standards and laboratory test results. Ability to prepare technical documentation and test reports. Knowledge of basic statistical tools. High physical fitness and willingness to perform physical work related to sampling and testing concrete and aggregates (including periodic lifting of materials weighing more than 25 kg, in accordance with OHS regulations and permissible standards). Willingness to travel for business purposes (sample collection, field testing). Valid Category B driving license. Willingness to work under an equivalent working time system. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Very good command of Polish, both spoken and written. Communicative level of English (minimum A2). Additionally, the candidate must meet at least one of the following criteria: Participation in at least one scientific conference, industry conference, or specialized training. Authorship or co‑authorship of at least one scientific or popular‑science publication, industry report, or analysis prepared for socio‑economic stakeholders. Experience in research and development activities, e.g., participation in an R&D project, cooperation in preparing analyses, reports, or technical studies. Preferred qualifications: PhD degree in engineering and technical sciences. Experience in a building materials laboratory operating under a quality system compliant with PN-EN ISO/IEC 17025. Specialized knowledge in the field of rheological testing of building materials. Specialized knowledge in the field of 3D printing of building materials. Reliability and diligence, timeliness, accuracy, commitment, availability, discipline, honesty, high personal culture and professionalism, punctuality, consistency and responsibility in action, ability to effectively organize working time, technical aptitude, ability to work under time pressure, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, and willingness to develop and expand professional competencies. I consent to the processing of my personal data by the Łukasiewicz Research Network - Institute of Ceramics and Building Materials for recruitment in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and the repeal of Directive 95/46 / EC (general regulation on data protection) and I declare that I have read the information clause available on the website: https://icimb.lukasiewicz.gov.pl/obowiazek-informacyjny. The job title is consistent with the nomenclature specified in the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 27 March 2019 on the list of positions for which employees are employed at the Łukasiewicz Research Network – Łukasiewicz Centre and institutes operating within the Łukasiewicz Research Network, as well as the qualifications required to hold these positions. The announcement is addressed to all candidates who meet the recruitment criteria. We will contact only selected candidates. Persons qualified for recruitment tests/interviews will be notified of their date using the contact information provided by the candidate in the application documents. Candidates selected for recruitment interviews are required to provide the following documents no later than the date of the scheduled recruitment interview: Copies of the documents confirming the required education. Copies of documents proving experience. Copies of employment certificates or, in the case of an employment relationship, a certificate of employment showing the period of employment (if applicable). Languages POLISH Level Good Languages ENGLISH Level Good Research Field Engineering Years of Research Experience None Additional Information
Working circumstances Remuneration will be determined in accordance with the Employee Remuneration Regulations, Łukasiewicz Research Network - Institute of Ceramics and Building Materials. Additional benefits: social benefits and others will be determined in accordance with the Employee Remuneration Regulations, Łukasiewicz Research Network - Institute of Ceramics and Building Materials and with Project Regulations. Employment contract for a trial period of 3 months (with the possibility of further employment). Eligibility criteria Form of submitting the documents Deadline for recruitment: by April 28, 2026. The employment will start at the day the decision of Director of Institute is made. The recruitment of candidates for job vacancies is open and competitive. The recruitment announcement is available in the Public Information Bulletin on the Institute's website, in the Public Information Bulletin on the website of the Minister of Science and Higher Education, on the European Commission's website on the European portal for mobile researchers. Information of candidates who have applied for recruitment constitutes public information covered by the requirements set out in the vacancy notice. Information on the recruitment results will be placed in the Public Information Bulletin on the Institute's BIP website. Director of the Łukasiewicz Research Network - Institute of Ceramics and Building Materials may at any time cancel the advertisement without giving any reason. Interested persons are requested to send the required documents electronically using the application form by
April 14, 2026 . Title:
„Nabór nr 19/K-KB – Młodszy Specjalista”.
Recruitment No. 19/K-KB – Junior Specialist”. Applications received after the specified deadline will not be considered. The application documents will be stored in the electronic system for the submission of documents for a period of 3 months counting from the date of the end of the recruitment, and then they are permanently deleted from the system. If an employment relationship is established, the candidate’s personal data obtained in the recruitment process will be further processed as employee personal data.
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The main scope of duties Collecting and preparing samples for testing, including aggregates and concrete. Performing tests of construction products in an accredited laboratory. Accurate and compliant documentation of performed activities in all documents specified in procedures/instructions for individual tests, including calculation, verification, and entry of obtained results. Knowledge of issues related to the position and currently applicable implementing documents and procedures. Operating measuring and testing equipment in accordance with applicable instructions and with due care to prevent damage. Performing assigned tasks/tests in accordance with current standards, testing procedures, the quality policy, and instructions from the direct supervisor. Maintaining cleanliness of testing stations, measuring and testing equipment, and auxiliary equipment, and ensuring order in shared rooms. Supervision of equipment within the scope specified in separate documents — authorization to inspect equipment in the Concrete and Lightweight Composites Research Group. Solving problems and technical issues within the represented specialization falling within the activities of the Research Group. Implementation of tasks related to obtaining funding from European Union funds, in particular the preparation and submission of funding applications. Higher technical education (Master’s degree or equivalent). Knowledge of the use of industrial waste as alternative raw materials for the production of building materials. Knowledge of testing methods and the ability to perform building materials testing in accordance with PN-EN standards, confirmed by professional experience. Ability to analyze and interpret testing standards and laboratory test results. Ability to prepare technical documentation and test reports. Knowledge of basic statistical tools. High physical fitness and willingness to perform physical work related to sampling and testing concrete and aggregates (including periodic lifting of materials weighing more than 25 kg, in accordance with OHS regulations and permissible standards). Willingness to travel for business purposes (sample collection, field testing). Valid Category B driving license. Willingness to work under an equivalent working time system. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Very good command of Polish, both spoken and written. Communicative level of English (minimum A2). Additionally, the candidate must meet at least one of the following criteria: Participation in at least one scientific conference, industry conference, or specialized training. Authorship or co‑authorship of at least one scientific or popular‑science publication, industry report, or analysis prepared for socio‑economic stakeholders. Experience in research and development activities, e.g., participation in an R&D project, cooperation in preparing analyses, reports, or technical studies. Preferred qualifications: PhD degree in engineering and technical sciences. Experience in a building materials laboratory operating under a quality system compliant with PN-EN ISO/IEC 17025. Specialized knowledge in the field of rheological testing of building materials. Specialized knowledge in the field of 3D printing of building materials. Reliability and diligence, timeliness, accuracy, commitment, availability, discipline, honesty, high personal culture and professionalism, punctuality, consistency and responsibility in action, ability to effectively organize working time, technical aptitude, ability to work under time pressure, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, and willingness to develop and expand professional competencies. I consent to the processing of my personal data by the Łukasiewicz Research Network - Institute of Ceramics and Building Materials for recruitment in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and the repeal of Directive 95/46 / EC (general regulation on data protection) and I declare that I have read the information clause available on the website: https://icimb.lukasiewicz.gov.pl/obowiazek-informacyjny. The job title is consistent with the nomenclature specified in the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 27 March 2019 on the list of positions for which employees are employed at the Łukasiewicz Research Network – Łukasiewicz Centre and institutes operating within the Łukasiewicz Research Network, as well as the qualifications required to hold these positions. The announcement is addressed to all candidates who meet the recruitment criteria. We will contact only selected candidates. Persons qualified for recruitment tests/interviews will be notified of their date using the contact information provided by the candidate in the application documents. Candidates selected for recruitment interviews are required to provide the following documents no later than the date of the scheduled recruitment interview: Copies of the documents confirming the required education. Copies of documents proving experience. Copies of employment certificates or, in the case of an employment relationship, a certificate of employment showing the period of employment (if applicable). Languages POLISH Level Good Languages ENGLISH Level Good Research Field Engineering Years of Research Experience None Additional Information
Working circumstances Remuneration will be determined in accordance with the Employee Remuneration Regulations, Łukasiewicz Research Network - Institute of Ceramics and Building Materials. Additional benefits: social benefits and others will be determined in accordance with the Employee Remuneration Regulations, Łukasiewicz Research Network - Institute of Ceramics and Building Materials and with Project Regulations. Employment contract for a trial period of 3 months (with the possibility of further employment). Eligibility criteria Form of submitting the documents Deadline for recruitment: by April 28, 2026. The employment will start at the day the decision of Director of Institute is made. The recruitment of candidates for job vacancies is open and competitive. The recruitment announcement is available in the Public Information Bulletin on the Institute's website, in the Public Information Bulletin on the website of the Minister of Science and Higher Education, on the European Commission's website on the European portal for mobile researchers. Information of candidates who have applied for recruitment constitutes public information covered by the requirements set out in the vacancy notice. Information on the recruitment results will be placed in the Public Information Bulletin on the Institute's BIP website. Director of the Łukasiewicz Research Network - Institute of Ceramics and Building Materials may at any time cancel the advertisement without giving any reason. Interested persons are requested to send the required documents electronically using the application form by
April 14, 2026 . Title:
„Nabór nr 19/K-KB – Młodszy Specjalista”.
Recruitment No. 19/K-KB – Junior Specialist”. Applications received after the specified deadline will not be considered. The application documents will be stored in the electronic system for the submission of documents for a period of 3 months counting from the date of the end of the recruitment, and then they are permanently deleted from the system. If an employment relationship is established, the candidate’s personal data obtained in the recruitment process will be further processed as employee personal data.
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