Cracow University of Technology in Krakow ANNOUNCES A COMPETITION FOR THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT (F/M) IN THE GROUP OF RESEARCH AND TEACHING STAFF, DEPARTMENT OF INFOTRONICS AND CYBERSECURITY (E-3) AT THE FACULTY OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Proportion of work time: full time 

Number of positions available (F/M): 1

Type of employment contract: fixed term of 12 months

Represented scientific discipline: Automation, electronics, electrical engineering and space technologies 

Organizational unit: Department of Infotronics and Cybersecurity (E-3), Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Researcher Profile: R1
 

1. Essential requirements:

• MSc/ME degree or equivalent, 
• Documented knowledge of English 
• Significant achievements during master studies or previous professional career, taking part in research or R&D projects or scientific publications 
• Completed pedagogical course or willingness to complete the course within the first year of employment
• Documented Polish knowledge (in case of foreigners)
   

2. Additional requirements:

• Completed training in the field of robotics in industrial companies 
• Participation in conferences 
   

3. Scope of tasks performed/job description (responsibilities and entitlements):

• Implementation of the teaching load in Polish in the fields of Electrical Engineering and Automatic Control, Computing Science in Computer Engineering and Infotronics in accordance with the Cracow University of Technology employment regulations - 240 class hours and consultation for students
• Interdisciplinary research work in a team or independent with extensive use of knowledge in automation, electrical engineering, etc., documented by achievements and scientific publications declared in the departmental discipline of Automation, Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Space Technologies
• Taking care of didactic laboratories, preparing instructions and didactic materials for conducted classes, carrying out evaluations etc.
• Implementation of tasks related to cooperation with industry: research orders, R&D projects
• organizational work within the department, faculty and/or university
   

4. Description of working conditions, we offer, among other things, 
   • remuneration for work:
     • fixed components of remuneration in the amount of:
       • base salary ranging from 5 000 PLN to 6 100 PLN
       • seniority allowance depending on length of service, i.e., from 3% to 20% of base salary
     • variable remuneration components specified in the CUT Employee Remuneration Regulations
        

• a friendly workplace at a university with an established reputation,
• cooperation with the scientific community represented by recognized scientists,
• academic support and the opportunity for skill enhancement and professional development,
• access to research infrastructure,
• additional days off (5-9 days per year) depending on the calendar,
• additional annual remuneration (so-called 13th salary),
• additional and optional group insurance and preferential medical care,
• subsidized recreation of employees and their children, the so-called "grusza” benefit,
• subsidies for sports and recreational activities (card, pass) and cultural and educational activities,
• subsidies for childcare (nursery, kindergarten or children's club),
• organizing day camps for employees’ children,
• granting low-interest loans for housing purposes,
• access to the Employee Mutual Aid Fund
   

5. Career development prospects:

Gaining experience in conducting research projects, publishing scientific papers and teaching classes, which in the long term allows for promotion to the position of assistant professor. Developing competencies in modern technologies and collaboration with industry, participating in research and development projects, and building scientific specialization.

6. Documents needed:
    

• Application for employment as an assistant (F/M) in the group research and teaching staff addressed to the Rector of the Cracow University of Technology;
• a detailed resume (including past employment history);
• photocopies of documents certifying education;
• List of publications/patents and other achievements constituting the candidate's scientific output;
• Letter of recommendation for the post of assistant (F/M) in the group of research and teaching staff
• Document confirming knowledge of English, and in case of foreigners a document confirming knowledge of Polish 
• Personal questionnaire form available under the following link: https://www.pk.edu.pl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=88&Itemid=962&lang=pl 
• Certificate of completion of a pedagogical course or commitment to complete the course within the first year of employment
• Candidate’s declaration that the Cracow University of Technology will be his/her primary place of employment

Employment will take place after a competitive selection process in accordance with Chapter VI. Stages of the recruitment process, OTM-R policy consisting of:

• analysis of the submitted documentation,
• conducting interviews (face-to-face or via instant messaging software).

Required documents must be submitted at Dean’s Office of the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Cracow University of Technology, 31-155 Krakow, Warszawska Street 24, room 203, between 9:00 am-3:00 p.m.

The document folder should include the following note: regarding the competition for the position of assistant (F/M) in the group of research and teaching staff in the Department of Infotronics and Cybersecurity (E-3), reference number E.00.1102.2.2026 or send scanned copies to the following e-mail: e-0@pk.edu.pl

Documents must be submitted by 25.08.2026. The application must include the candidate's e-mail address for contact purposes regarding the recruitment process.

Announcement of the recruitment process outcome: by 23.09.2026
 

The competition proceedings are conducted in accordance with the rules set forth in the OTM-R Policy: OTM-R Policy

Please be advised that the following apply at Cracow University of Technology:

• Procedure for receiving reports and taking follow-up actionat Cracow University of Technology, adopted on the basis of the Act of June 14, 2024, on the protection of whistleblowers.
  • CUT employee remuneration regulations
     

Cracow University of Technology reserves the right to contact candidates (F/M) whose applications meet the necessary requirements and have been rated highest by the Selection Committee. Information on the results of the competition will be published on the CUT’s Public Information Bulletin website and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education website.

The submitted documents can be collected at the Dean's Office of the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering (room 203) on 24-25.09.2026. Documents not collected within this period will be destroyed.

Cracow University of Technology reserves the right to cancel the competition without stating reasons.

The result of the competition is not tantamount to the employment of the candidate (F/M), 
but is only a recommendation to the Rector. The final employment decision rests with the Rector.
 

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