Lodz University of Technology is one of the finest universities of technology in Poland. Its tradition and experience in training professionals and conducting research date back 80 years. It is an attractive partner for business. It cooperates with the largest national and international corporations. It conducts research of a European standard, develops new technologies and creates innovation in collaboration with the leading research centres all over the world. One of the pillars of Lodz University of Technology management is equal treatment of staff regardless of their gender, age, race or other demographic and social characteristics. In 2016, TUL was the first technical university in Poland to receive the HR EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH award certifying that the University adheres to the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.

1. Requirements for the candidate:

• The doctoral degree or post-doctoral degree in agricultural sciences, in the discipline of food and nutrition technology or technical sciences in the discipline of biotechnology;
• Readiness, openness and willingness to acquire new knowledge related to the subject of the Department;
• Documented academic achievements (in the area of food technology or food chemistry) in a form of at least five publications in international scientific journals (from the Web of Science database) or books with world-wide coverage; participation in national and international conferences;
• Ability to prepare scientific publications and research proposals;
• Participation in national and international scientific conferences:
• At least 3 years of teaching experience;
• Experience in the sugar and/or energy industry;
• Practical knowledge of the techniques of high-performance liquid chromatography and spectrophotometry;
• Very good knowledge of chemical analysis in the sugar industry;
• Knowledge of issues related to heat management, as well as water and sewage management in sugar factory;
• Ability to statistically analyze results and validate analytical methods;
• Experience in teaching undergraduates at both first and second-degree level;
• Fluent knowledge of the Polish language enabling conducting classes with students;
• Knowledge of English at least at B2 level;
• An additional advantages will be: knowledge of issues related to the strength of materials, conventional and renewable fuels, waste and by-product management and the policy of an integrated management system - quality, environment, occupational health and safety.

2. Working conditions:
   
    

• Full time fixed-term on-site position
• Expected the starting date of a work: 01/10/2025
  
   

3. Description of the expected scope of tasks and responsibilities:
   
    

• Conducting scientific research in the area of sugar technology, heat management and water and sewage management in the food industry;
• Publishing research results in international peer-reviewed journals;
• Submission of grant applications;
• Fulfilling research and development tasks related to the unit's activities;
• Conducting classes regarding energy management, food technology, especially sugar technology, apparatus and unit processes in the food industry, information technologies, measurements and automation;
• Supervision and reviewing theses of diploma theses (bachelor and master's);
• Active participation in the organizational work of the Department.

4. List of required documents:
   • Application for employment to the Rector of the Lodz University of Technology;
   • CV with contact details, including previous academic achievements, in particular:

a. scientific experience gained either domestically, abroad, or both;

b. participation in research projects;

c. publications in scientific publications/journals;

d. the most important (max. 5) awards resulting from scientific research;

e. participation in scientific workshops/training.

• Personal questionnaire for a person applying for employment at the Lodz University of Technology, constituting Appendix 1.1 to the "OTM-R POLICY - OPEN TRANSPARENT RECRUITMENT PROCESS";

  • Clause on the protection of personal data, constituting Appendix 1.2 to the "OTM-R POLICY - OPEN TRANSPARENT RECRUITMENT PROCESS";
  • Consent to the processing of personal data, constituting Appendix 1.3 to the "OTM-R POLICY - OPEN TRANSPARENT RECRUITMENT PROCESS";
  • Copies/certified copies of diplomas;
  • Documents confirming the foreign and/or industrial internship.

   

5. Place, form and deadline for submitting documents

   Please send all documents by e-mail to the e-mail address w5k52@adm.p.lodz.p or by post to the following address: 

   Department of Sugar Industry and Food Safety Management. 

   Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences 

   Lodz University of Technology

   Wólczańska Street 171/173, 90-530 Łódź 

   in an envelope with the annotation " Competition for adjunct K52" by 08/08/2025. The date of receipt of documents by the Department of Sugar Industry and Food Safety Management is important. Candidates will be able to pick up related documents submitted by them with the competition for a period of 30 days from the end of the competition.

   The evaluation process is carried out in two stages. The first stage is based on the analysis of the submitted documents. The second stage is an interview with the selected candidates. Selected candidates will be notified of their passage to the second stage by e-mail or telephone. If the selected candidate does not accept the position, it will be offered to the next person on the recruitment list.

   The Department of Sugar Industry and Food Safety Management does not return submitted documents to candidates.

   The Rector's approval is a condition for the validity of the competition decision. The conclusion of the competition is not tantamount to establishing an employment relationship with the Lodz University of Technology.

    

6. Expected date of the competition decision: August 2025.
   
    
7. The Department of Sugar Industry and Food Safety Management conducts research in the field of sugar production technology, sugar analytics, microbiology and environmental protection, including: 

• Optimization and monitoring of unit processes in sugar production 

• Research on the impact of the technological process and production environment in a sugar factory on the microbiological safety and quality of sugar, pulp and molasses, 

• Use of saturation sludge as a deacidifying soil additive 

• Determining sludge activity in operating sugar sewage treatment plants 

• Technology of methane fermentation of beet pulp with recovery of high-energy biogas 

• Technology for removing ammonia from condensates 

• Analyzes of the quality of semi-finished products, by-products and sugar industry waste.

8. In the case of sending documents by traditional means, the envelope should be marked "Competition for adjunct K52"