WUT is hiring a post-doc!
🚀 BIOBIT project is hiring a Postdoctoral Researcher at WUT!
Join us in shaping the future of sustainable road materials!
We are looking for a motivated post-doctoral researcher n the field of pavement engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials engineering to become part of the BIOBIT project at the Department of Road Construction Technology of Warsaw University of Technology.
Participation in the project offers the opportunity to work in an international scientific environment, attend prestigious conferences, and provides a strong platform for dynamic scientific development.
🔬 Research scope
The post-doctoral researcher will be responsible for:
- conducting experimental and analytical research on the physicochemical, thermal, and rheological properties of bio-modified bitumen,
- evaluating the durability and aging resistance of bio-bitumen under different conditioning and environmental scenarios,
- performing statistical analysis and integrating experimental data to support material characterization and modelling,
- contributing to the development of scientific publications and dissemination of research results at international conferences.
🎯 Requirements
- PhD degree in civil engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, materials engineering, or a related field, and an MSc degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline,
- very good command of English (minimum B2 level); knowledge of Polish will be considered an asset,
- scientific profile aligned with road construction technology,
- knowledge of rheological and chemical characterization of bitumen and polymer materials,
- ability to analyze material properties (viscoelastic rheology, statistical analysis, interpretation of results, scientific publishing in JCR journals);
- at least 3 years of research experience in bitumen rheology and/or physicochemical properties of petrochemical materials;
- experience in presenting research results at international conferences.
Eligibility:
Candidates must have obtained their PhD within 7 years prior to 1 January of the year of employment (according to NCN regulations).
💼 Employment conditions
- Full-time employment until 31 December 2029. Shorter employment periods are possible, provided they are not shorter than 24 months.
- Salary: approx. PLN 9,300 gross/month,
- Location: Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering.
📄 Required documents
- CV,
- Copies of the Master’s and PhD diplomas,
- List of scientific achievements,
- Other documents confirming additional qualifications.
Please include the following statement:
“I hereby consent to the processing of my personal data contained in my application documents by Warsaw University of Technology for the purpose of carrying out the recruitment process, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).”
📩 Application process and contact
Applications are open until 15 April 2026 (23:59 Warsaw time) and have to be submitted by sending an email to Prof. Jan Król: jan.krol@pw.edu.pl.
Please include the e-mail subject: “OPUS 28 LAP – NCN post-doc”.
📨 If you have any questions regarding the job offer, please do not hesitate to contact us at jan.krol@pw.edu.pl and katarzyna.konieczna@pw.edu.pl !