Assistant Professor in marine invertebrate ecology – Department of Marine Ecosystem Functioning

The University of Gdańsk Faculty of Oceanography and Geography in Gdynia has opened a competition for a full-time research-and-teaching assistant professor (adiunkt) in its Department of Marine Ecosystem Functioning. The post covers research on the biology, ecology and ecophysiology of aquatic invertebrates, with emphasis on marine organisms and ecosystems, including statistical analysis of research data, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, running and applying for externally funded projects, and teaching biology, ecology and ecophysiology of aquatic animals in Polish and English.

Applicants submit a motivation letter outlining the marine-invertebrate research topic they plan to develop in the department (scientific significance, aims, concept, research plan and planned grant applications, at most two A4 pages), together with a description of their research, teaching and organisational record. Employment contract at 100% FTE with a salary of PLN 7,200; case number Q100.122.848.2026; the competition is to be resolved by 15 January 2027.

PhD in Earth and environmental sciences, biological or pharmaceutical sciences or a related discipline; research experience in the biology and ecology of aquatic invertebrates including advanced statistical data analysis; university teaching experience in biology, ecology and ecophysiology of aquatic animals; original peer-reviewed publications on aquatic invertebrate ecology and ecophysiology; Polish and English sufficient to teach in both languages. Desirable: laboratory and analytical techniques with marine animals, marine taxonomy, marine animal physiology, marine ecology, field (marine) work with macrofauna, research-project experience and conference participation.