WMIM/1210/EK/03/2024

Assistant Professor (PL: adiunkt)
Ten positions in the group of research and teaching academics are available
at the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics, and Mechanics

Pursuant to the Law of Higher Education, the University of Warsaw invites applications for the positions of Assistant Professor (PL: adiunkt) in the group of research and teaching academics: 2 positions in the Institute of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics (1 position with specialization in statistics).

Terms of employment: starting date 1st October 2023 or 1st February 2024, full-time job, fixed-term employment contract for 4 years. On positive assessment in the first year of the employment, the contract can be extended for an indefinite period. The candidates should be committed to research in Mathematics or Computer Science, respectively, and teaching (210 teaching hours per academic year). The basic salary (before taxes) is 6 292 PLN per month; in many cases, this amount is further increased by ca. 10-40%, due to salary bonuses that are granted to active members of the faculty. The offered salary for this position may be subject to increases by the prevailing salary policy at the University of Warsaw. We offer our employees a generous package of social benefits, including healthcare, insurance coverage, access to training programs, and dedicated support for career development.

Requirements. Successful candidates for the Assistant Professor (PL: adiunkt) position should have:

1. a Ph.D. in Mathematics, Computer Science or related fields;

2. significant research papers in Mathematics or Computer Science, published in refereed, globally recognized, journals or conferences;

3. teaching experience and willingness to undertake organisational projects related to teaching;

4. international experience (fellowships, projects, conferences).

Candidates obtain extra points for a steady scientific development that is confirmed by high quality papers; a clear concept of maintaining the development is required.

Applications should be submitted to the Dean’s office via website with the following attachments:

1. a cover letter addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics,

• with the signed consent to the processing of personal data for the purpose of recruitment in accordance with the GDPR Regulations 

• containing the phrase: I hereby confirm that I am aware that the recruitment process is an open competition, governed by the Statute of the University of Warsaw, par. 119 and I accept these rules.

2. a copy of a PhD diploma;

3. an academic CV with a list of publications (sample documents https://www.mimuw.edu.pl/en/open-positions;

4. copies of selected publications (not more than 3);

5. a description of the research projects to be conducted by the candidate (not more than 2 pages);

6. names, affiliations, and contact details of three persons who agreed to send recommendation letters

Application deadline: 12th February, 2024

The applications will be evaluated by the selection committee appointed by the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics, University of Warsaw, Poland. A candidate may be invited to an interview by the committee. The decision date is 31st May 2024 (an e-mail notification will be provided). The competition is the first stage of the recruitment process as described in the Statute of the University of Warsaw, the recommendation by the selection committee being a basis for subsequent stages.