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 centers 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.    The requirements to be met by the candidate 
Formal requirements:
•    PhD in one of the following branches of science: mechanics, applied physics, applied mathematics, computer physics obtained within last 7 years;
•    Do not have contract employment or will take unpaid leave for the duration of employment in project;
•    Do not receive any other form of renumeration from Polish National Science Centre;
•    PhD degree awarded by entity other than Lodz University of Technology or completed at least a 10-month continuous internship after obtaining a doctorate in a country other than Poland;
•    The Principal Investigator was not the supervisor (or assistant supervisor) of their doctoral dissertation.
Additional requirements:
•    Fluent English language – allowing for communication and writing of research documents (obligatory); knowledge of Polish at a communicative level is welcome.
•    Experience evidenced by publications in research related to modeling, dynamic analysis, vibration suppression, and energy harvesting in mechanical/mechatronic systems, within the scope indicated in the project proposal.
•    Knowledge in: 
    Physical and mathematical modeling of vibrating mechanical, electronic, and mechatronic systems with one and multiple degrees of freedom.
    Programming numerical procedures in scripting languages and block diagram environments, and solving nonlinear differential equations.
    Resonance, bifurcation, damping, chaos, synchronization, friction, magnetic interactions, and energy harvesting in vibrating mechatronic systems.
    Conducting experimental measurements and recording results.
    Processing/analyzing research results and publishing in scientific journals.
•    A publication in a journal with an Impact Factor related to research in modeling, dynamic analysis, vibration suppression, and energy harvesting in mechanical/mechatronic systems, within the scope indicated in the proposal.
 
2.    Specification of the terms and conditions of employment 
•    Full-time employment contract.
•    Planned employment period: 12 months.
•    Expected start date: September/October 2026.
•    Monthly gross salary: PLN 8,400 – 8,990 (including seniority allowance).
Note:
•    The salary range has been set in accordance with the project’s financing rules. The only differentiating criterion is the recognized seniority allowance, ensuring objectivity and gender neutrality.
•    The Project Leader allows a change of the start date if additional permits are required on the candidate’s side.
3.    Description of the expected responsibilities and duties
The job offer concerns employment in a postdoctoral position to carry out work within the grant funded by the National Science Centre (NCN) – OPUS 26: “Vibration suppression and energy harvesting from nonlinear oscillators: novel ideas, modeling, control, and experimental studies” (the project abstract is available in Appendix 4).
•    Conducting research related to the project scope;
•    Active involvement in the research team’s work;
•    Presenting research results at seminars and conferences;
•    Documenting results in the form of publications in renowned scientific journals.
4.    List of the required documents
1)    Application letter addressed to the Rector of Lodz University of Technology;
2)    Personal questionnaire for a person applying for employment at Lodz University of Technology, 
as provided in Annex no. 1; 
3)    List of Scientific Achievements with main focus on those related to projects topic;
4)    Data Privacy Statement as provided in Annex no. 2;
5)    Consent to the processing of personal data, as provided in Annex no. 3;
6)    True copies/copies of PhD, Master and Bachelor (if applicable) diplomas; 
7)    Other documents proving the qualifications.
5.    The place, manner, and deadline for submitting the documents
Applications should be sent in form of PDF files by email to Secretariat of Department of Automation, Biomechanics and Mechatronics w1K11@adm.p.lodz.pl by July 6, 2026. For easier identification please use the following notation in the topic of email „OPUS26_PD2_R26” 
6.    Contact person
Magdalena Jastrzębska w1K11@adm.p.lodz.pl 
7.    The expected date of the announcement of the decision
July 19, 2026
The outcome of the competition is not tantamount to establishing an employment relationship with Lodz University of Technology. The final employment decision will be made by the Rector based on the recommendation of the competition committee.
8.    Information materials for the candidate:

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