Research Associate

Institute of Fluid Flow Machinery Polish Academy of Science Organisation/Company Institute of Fluid Flow Machinery Polish Academy of Science Department Institute of Fluid Flow Machinery Research Field Engineering » Mechanical engineering Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 10 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description The Institute of Fluid Flow Machinery Polish Academy of Sciences (Instytut Maszyn Przepływowych im Roberta Szewalskiego Polskiej Akademii Nauk) is the leading organization in the field of fluid mechanics, multiphase flows, thermodynamics and heat exchange, laser measurement techniques, machinery dynamics, tribology and diagnostics of energy production machinery. The thematic orientation of its research concerns aerodynamics, solid mechanics and energy conversion in flows including plasma and lasers. One of the research areas at the IMP PAN Turbine Department is the design, analytical, and experimental study of hydraulic turbines. The primary focus of this research is Kaplan and Francis type hydraulic turbine designs, with particular emphasis on applications at the lowest head. The works include structural designs, flow system calculations, and modeling studies in a wide range of turbine settings at the IMP PAN hydraulic turbine test rig. The goal is to develop designs with high efficiency parameters that will later have potential for commercial application. For further information, please contact Professor Piotr Lampart by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email at View email address on click.appcast.io . Where to apply E-mail View email address on click.appcast.io Requirements Research Field Engineering » Mechanical engineering Education Level PhD or equivalent Skills/Qualifications We are looking for a strongly motivated candidate with intellectual curiosity, willing to work in the research environment against tight deadlines, ready to learn and gain new experience. Requirements: PhD degree in mechanical engineering, preferred scientific specialization: fluid mechanics well-organised person with a proven ability to work independently, skilled in design, analysis and experimental research of hydraulic turbines, good command of written and spoken English; the knowledge of Polish will be an asset. Specific Requirements Proven experience in conducting research on hydraulic turbine diagnostics at the model level (basic, cavitation and runaway). Proven experience in conducting research on hydraulic turbine diagnostics at the field level or in related engineering areas. Proven track record, including JCR-list papers and international conference talks (at least 20 papers published indexed at Web of Science), Knowledge of fluid mechanics, CFD (Ansys, Numeca), AutoCAD, Inventor, Experience in numerical calculations of stationary and unsteady flows, including modeling of cavitation in flow. Ability to organise, analyse, conduct and verify the model hydraulic turbines investigations Languages ENGLISH Level Good Languages POLISH Level Basic Research Field Engineering » Mechanical engineering Years of Research Experience More than 10 Additional Information We offer a Post-Doctoral position (research associate) in the Department of Turbines, IMP PAN Gdańsk, Poland ( ) A full time (40 h/week) employment is funded. The gross salary is 7044,50 PLN/month (indicatively: equivalent to ~1620 €/month gross income, subject to some variation depending on tax regulations and on the EUR/PLN exchange rate). There are no constraints as to the nationality of the applicant; however, no extra mobility allowance neither family allowance can be granted, no visa fee refund, etc. Eligibility criteria DSc. PhD. in mechanical engineering, Good knowledge of written and spoken English High motivation for scientific work and a strong commitment to research work. Good skills in experimental investigations publications in JCR journals Selection process Submission of applications is possible through July 15, 2026. The applications should include a cover letter, CV, photo, all transcripts, diplomas, list of publications, and contact information to 2 reference persons or reference letters from them. As the motivation for research is essential, applicants are required to clearly point out in their cover letter how the foreseen activities will build upon their education and research to date. In the selection procedure, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal suitability, as well as motivation, in terms of the requirements specified in the advertisement. Please submit your application by regular mail to: IMP PAN, Fiszera 14, 80-231 Gdańsk, Poland or by e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io with the annotation / subject line: "adiunkt O5/Z1". If needed, selected Candidates may be invited for an interview (in person or via videoconference on Internet). Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institute of Fluid Flow Machinery Polish Academy of Science Country Poland City Gdansk Postal Code 80-231 Street Fiszera 14 Geofield #J-18808-Ljbffr