Research Assistant – Doctoral Candidate (F/M) in the Scientific Staff Group, Department of Machine Dynamics, Lodz University of Technology

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Offer Description: Lodz University of Technology is one of the leading technical universities in Poland. It has more than 80 years of tradition and experience in educating highly qualified personnel and conducting scientific research. It is an attractive partner for business and cooperates with major companies in Poland and abroad. The University conducts research at a European level and develops new technologies and patents in cooperation with leading research centres worldwide. One of the pillars of the management of Lodz University of Technology is the equal treatment of employees regardless of their gender, age, race or other demographic and social characteristics. In 2016, Lodz University of Technology became the first technical university in Poland to receive the HR Excellence in Research logo, confirming that the University applies the principles of the “European Charter for Researchers” and the “Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers”. 1. Requirements for the Candidate: • University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field. • Strong knowledge of: ◦ General and Engineering Mechanics; ◦ Theory of Mechanisms and Machines; ◦ Nonlinear Vibrations; ◦ Dynamics and Kinematics of Mechanical Systems; ◦ Fundamentals of Mechanical Design; • Experience in teaching, training, or conducting technical workshops; • Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively; • Preferred Qualifications and Skills: ◦ Experience in conducting laboratory classes, design projects, or computer-based courses; ◦ Research and publication experience in the fields of mechanics; ◦ Knowledge of numerical methods and simulation tools for mechanical systems; ◦ Proficiency in English sufficient for teaching and using scientific and technical literature ◦ Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with students, researchers, and academic staff. 2. Terms and Conditions of Employment: • Employment based on a full-time or part-time employment contract for a fixed-term period, with the possibility of extension to a permanent (open-ended) contract; • Expected starting date: 31 December 2026. 3. Description of Duties and Responsibilities: • Conduct tutorials, laboratory classes, and project-based courses in the areas of Theory of Mechanisms and Machines, Engineering Mechanics, and related subjects; • Prepare teaching materials, laboratory manuals, and course instructions; • Assess student coursework, assignments, and examinations, and provide academic advising and consultation; • Support research and organizational activities carried out within the department; • Participate in the continuous improvement of study programs and the development of teaching laboratories. 4. Required documents: • Application for employment addressed to the Rector of Lodz University of Technology. • Cover letter presenting the candidate’s interest in the offered position and the research topic. • CV (maximum 2 pages) containing information on previous scientific achievements and distinctions resulting from research conducted to date, including, in particular, publications in scientific journals, conference presentations, participation in research projects, internships, training courses, and other distinctions related to research and scientific activity. • Reference/opinion from the candidate’s current academic supervisor. • Copies or certified copies of higher-education diplomas. • Personal questionnaire for a person applying for employment at Lodz University of Technology, constituting Annex No. 1.1 to the “OTM-R POLICY – OPEN, TRANSPARENT AND MERIT-BASED RECRUITMENT PROCESS”. • Information clause on the protection of personal data, constituting Annex No. 1.2 to the “OTM-R POLICY – OPEN, TRANSPARENT AND MERIT-BASED RECRUITMENT PROCESS”. • Consent to the processing of personal data, constituting Annex No. 1.3 to the “OTM-R POLICY – OPEN, TRANSPARENT AND MERIT-BASED RECRUITMENT PROCESS”. • Copies/certified copies of diploma

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