Manager – Chief Specialist at the Hydrogen Technology and Catalysis Research Laboratory

Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Electrical Engineering, Poland

Updated: 12 days ago

Job Type: FullTime

Deadline: 17 Sep 2026

3 Sep 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company: Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Electrical Engineering
Research Field: Chemistry » Applied chemistry
Researcher Profile: Leading Researcher (R4)
Positions: Master Positions
Application Deadline: 17 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)
Country: Poland
Type of Contract: Permanent
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40
Offer Starting Date: 3 Sep 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Other EU programme
Reference Number: 52/2026
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No

Offer Description

The Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Electrical Engineering is a leading Polish state-owned research institute specializing in cooperation with the industry regarding the design, construction, and operation of electrotechnical equipment. More information is available at: www.iel.lukasiewicz.gov.pl

The Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Electrical Engineering offers unique opportunities for professional development and active engagement in building a positive brand image and participating in R&D activities aimed at bridging the gap between science and the economy.

1) Workplace: Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Electrical Engineering,

ul. Pożaryskiego 28, 04-703 Warsaw;

2) Position title: Chief Specialist (Research Division) – Manager of the Hydrogen Technology and Catalysis Research Laboratory;

3) Number of vacancies: 1;

4) Employment type: Full-time;

5) Job/working conditions description: Work performed in an office environment with natural and artificial lighting. Office work involving screen-based tasks for more than 4 hours daily.

Application deadline: September 17, 2026. We will contact only selected candidates. The employer reserves the right to conclude the process without selecting a candidate and to extend the application deadline. Information regarding the application process will be posted on the Institute's website. Further information is available at www.iel.lukasiewicz.gov.pl and via email at [email protected] .

Day-to-day responsibilities:

1) Leading and developing the Research Group in the field of hydrogen production and processing technologies;

2) Initiating and coordinating research and development projects (national and international, including Horizon Europe);

3) Building and developing project consortia (academic and industrial partners);

4) Providing technical oversight of research activities and ensuring high-quality results;

5) Developing research concepts, grant proposals, and project reports;

6) Managing the research team (recruitment, mentoring, skills development);

7) Overseeing research infrastructure and equipment;

8) Collaborating with industry on the implementation and commercialization of results;

9) Publishing research findings in reputable scientific journals and representing the Research Group at scientific conferences;

10) Representing the unit in national and international expert bodies.

Additional requirements:

1) Education in engineering-technical or exact sciences (e.g., chemical technology, chemical engineering, materials engineering, energy engineering, or related fields) is welcome;

2) Experience in executing R&D projects funded by national or international sources;

3) Experience in preparing technical proposals and cost estimates for research services;

4) Experience collaborating with companies in the energy, chemical, petrochemical, biogas, or district heating sectors, or in industrial decarbonization;

5) Experience in designing or developing technologies for biogas plants, CHP plants, chemical plants, hydrogen producers, or other industrial clients;

6) Experience in developing new research methods and implementing them into laboratory operations;

7) Experience in preparing technical documentation and acceptance documentation for research setups and installations;

8) Knowledge of material characterization methods (e.g., SEM, XRD, BET, FTIR, Raman, DSC, TGA);

9) Experience in modeling and simulating chemical, catalytic, or electrochemical processes (e.g., MATLAB, COMSOL Multiphysics, ANSYS);

10) Knowledge of data acquisition systems, industrial automation, and SCADA systems;

11) Experience in scaling up technologies from laboratory to pilot or demonstration scale;

12) Knowledge of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), techno-economic assessment, and technology commercialization; 13) Completed training courses or certifications in laboratory management, project management, quality management, or occupational safety;

14) Documented scientific track record, achievements in implementation, or patent applications.

Benefits:

1) Stable employment based on an employment contract;

2) On-site employee parking;

3) Access to preferential insurance plans: medical (with employer co-financing) and life insurance;

4) Sports card;

5) Vacation subsidy;

6) Flexible start time within a designated window;

7) Professional development.

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Where to apply

E-mail: [email protected]

Requirements

Research Field: Chemistry » Applied chemistry
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications