Area Leader
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 » Materials engineering Engineering » Civil engineering Engineering » Chemical engineering Technology » Transport technology Technology » Environmental technology Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 6 Apr 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 10 Offer Starting Date 23 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
Preparation of grant applications by Ł-ICiMB for funding within research projects, both at the national and international level.
Participation in research and development activities of the Cement Research Group, as well as of the entire Ł-ICiMB.
Maintaining documentation related to research and development work.
Compliance with quality policy and the principles of impartiality, independence, objectivity, and confidentiality.
Performing auxiliary tasks assigned by a supervisor and related to the operation of the Cement Research Group.
Continuous development of theoretical and practical knowledge relevant to assigned duties.
Opportunity to enhance professional qualifications and scientific development.
Working circumstances
Remuneration in accordance with the Remuneration Regulations of the Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Ceramics and Building Materials.
Additional benefits: social benefits provided under the Company Social Benefits Fund (ZFŚS) and other benefits in accordance with the Remuneration Regulations of Ł-ICiMB .
Employment contract for a probationary period of 3 months (with the possibility of further employment).
Higher education, at least a doctoral degree (preferred scientific disciplines: materials engineering, civil engineering, geodesy and transport, environmental engineering, chemical engineering).
At least 20 years of experience in the research and development sector, including independent management of research projects funded from national and international sources.
Publication record based on journals with an Impact Factor (IF), with an expected Hirsch index of at least 10.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
Fluent command of the Polish language, both spoken and written.
Knowledge of English or another modern foreign language at the B2–C1 level.
Additionally, the candidate must meet at least four of the following criteria:
Organization or co-organization of at least one international scientific or industry conference, as well as active participation in at least four national or international scientific or industry conferences as a speaker, panelist, or expert.
Authorship or co-authorship of scientific publications (minimum of 4 scored publications, including at least one in the TOP 10% of SCOPUS-ranked journals), as well as industry reports or analyses relevant to the Institute’s research areas.
Participation in at least four research and development projects as an active team member, along with experience in leading a research team in at least one national or international project.
Experience in implementation activities or cooperation with the business sector in the commercialization of research results.
Award of a national or international scientific scholarship (e.g. NAWA, Fulbright, Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Actions, ERC, NCN) or funding obtained from the Institute.
At least two awards or distinctions for scientific or research work (e.g. institutional or industry awards, scholarships for young researchers, distinctions in scientific competitions).
Membership in at least two national or international scientific organizations, committees, or expert groups.
Experience in mentoring or delivering specialized training for students, doctoral candidates, or other members of research teams.
Experience of working in a laboratory compliant with the PN-EN ISO/IEC 17025 quality system.
Knowledge of operating basic laboratory equipment.
"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 More than 10
Additional Information Selection process
Form of submitting the documents
Deadline for recruitment: by April 20, 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 shall be published 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.
Interested persons are requested to send the required documents electronically using the application form by
6 April 2026 . Title:
“Nabór nr 17/O-KC – Lider Obszaru”.
“ Recruitment No. 17/O-KC – Area Leader”.
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.
Director of the Łukasiewicz Research Network - Institute of Ceramics and Building Materials may at any time cancel the advertisement without giving any reason.
Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Łukasiewicz Research Network - Institute of Ceramics and Building Materials, Centre for Environmental Engineering Country Poland City Opole Postal Code 45-641 Street Oświęcimska 21 Geofield
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Organisation/Company Institute of Ceramics and Building Materials Research Field Engineering » Materials engineering Engineering » Civil engineering Engineering » Chemical engineering Technology » Transport technology Technology » Environmental technology Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 6 Apr 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 10 Offer Starting Date 23 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
Preparation of grant applications by Ł-ICiMB for funding within research projects, both at the national and international level.
Participation in research and development activities of the Cement Research Group, as well as of the entire Ł-ICiMB.
Maintaining documentation related to research and development work.
Compliance with quality policy and the principles of impartiality, independence, objectivity, and confidentiality.
Performing auxiliary tasks assigned by a supervisor and related to the operation of the Cement Research Group.
Continuous development of theoretical and practical knowledge relevant to assigned duties.
Opportunity to enhance professional qualifications and scientific development.
Working circumstances
Remuneration in accordance with the Remuneration Regulations of the Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Ceramics and Building Materials.
Additional benefits: social benefits provided under the Company Social Benefits Fund (ZFŚS) and other benefits in accordance with the Remuneration Regulations of Ł-ICiMB .
Employment contract for a probationary period of 3 months (with the possibility of further employment).
Higher education, at least a doctoral degree (preferred scientific disciplines: materials engineering, civil engineering, geodesy and transport, environmental engineering, chemical engineering).
At least 20 years of experience in the research and development sector, including independent management of research projects funded from national and international sources.
Publication record based on journals with an Impact Factor (IF), with an expected Hirsch index of at least 10.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
Fluent command of the Polish language, both spoken and written.
Knowledge of English or another modern foreign language at the B2–C1 level.
Additionally, the candidate must meet at least four of the following criteria:
Organization or co-organization of at least one international scientific or industry conference, as well as active participation in at least four national or international scientific or industry conferences as a speaker, panelist, or expert.
Authorship or co-authorship of scientific publications (minimum of 4 scored publications, including at least one in the TOP 10% of SCOPUS-ranked journals), as well as industry reports or analyses relevant to the Institute’s research areas.
Participation in at least four research and development projects as an active team member, along with experience in leading a research team in at least one national or international project.
Experience in implementation activities or cooperation with the business sector in the commercialization of research results.
Award of a national or international scientific scholarship (e.g. NAWA, Fulbright, Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Actions, ERC, NCN) or funding obtained from the Institute.
At least two awards or distinctions for scientific or research work (e.g. institutional or industry awards, scholarships for young researchers, distinctions in scientific competitions).
Membership in at least two national or international scientific organizations, committees, or expert groups.
Experience in mentoring or delivering specialized training for students, doctoral candidates, or other members of research teams.
Experience of working in a laboratory compliant with the PN-EN ISO/IEC 17025 quality system.
Knowledge of operating basic laboratory equipment.
"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 More than 10
Additional Information Selection process
Form of submitting the documents
Deadline for recruitment: by April 20, 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 shall be published 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.
Interested persons are requested to send the required documents electronically using the application form by
6 April 2026 . Title:
“Nabór nr 17/O-KC – Lider Obszaru”.
“ Recruitment No. 17/O-KC – Area Leader”.
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.
Director of the Łukasiewicz Research Network - Institute of Ceramics and Building Materials may at any time cancel the advertisement without giving any reason.
Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Łukasiewicz Research Network - Institute of Ceramics and Building Materials, Centre for Environmental Engineering Country Poland City Opole Postal Code 45-641 Street Oświęcimska 21 Geofield
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