Research Assistant at the Fruit and Vegetable Storage and Processing Department InHort

The National Institute of Horticultural Research in Skierniewice, Poland

Updated: 11 days ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 25 Apr 2026

25 Mar 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

The National Institute of Horticultural Research in Skierniewice
Research Field

Agricultural sciences » Agricultural products
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions

Master Positions
Application Deadline

25 Apr 2026 - 15:30 (Europe/Warsaw)
Country

Poland
Type of Contract

To be defined
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

40
Offer Starting Date

25 Mar 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 National Institute of Horticultural Research is looking for a candidate for the position of Research Assistant in the Fruit and Vegetable Storage and Processing Department, in the Laboratory of Postharvest Physiology of Horticultural Products.

The candidate’s responsibilities will include:

  • Planning, establishing, and conducting experimental work related to storage and quality assessment of fruits and vegetables.
  • Performing laboratory work and interpreting the obtained research results, including statistical analysis.
  • Preparing reports and scientific publications based on the conducted research in both Polish and English.

    • Where to apply
    E-mail

    aplikacja@inhort.pl

    Requirements
    Research Field
    Agricultural sciences » Agricultural products
    Education Level
    Master Degree or equivalent

    Skills/Qualifications

    Requirements:

    -    A Master’s degree in Agriculture or Horticulture,

    -    At least 5 years of professional experience in a similar position in a scientific institution with a horticultural profile,

    -    Theoretical and practical knowledge of horticultural plant physiology; experience working with berry crops will be an advantage,

    -    Knowledge of techniques related to fruit quality assessment,

    -    Scientific achievements in the natural sciences, supported by popular science articles and at least two scientific publications,

    -    Active participation in international and national scientific conferences,

    -    Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Statistica, and experience working in a laboratory.


    Languages
    ENGLISH
    Level
    Good

    Languages
    POLISH
    Level
    Excellent

    Research Field
    Agricultural sciences » Agricultural products
    Years of Research Experience
    4 - 10

    Additional Information
    Eligibility criteria

    Candidates are requested to submit the following documents:

    -    Application for employment for the position of Research Assistant,

    -    A copy of the Master’s degree diploma,

    -    Scientific CV including current scientific achievements and a list of publications, conference presentations, and information about research projects carried out,

    -    Declaration of no criminal record,

    -    Statement of English competence or confirmed by a certificate,

    -    Consent to the processing of personal data (applications without consent will not be processed),

    -    Statement from the candidate confirming that, if employed as a Research Assistant, the National Institute of Horticultural Research will be their primary place of employment.


    Selection process

    Applications should be submitted by April 25, 2026, by e-mail (aplikacja@inhort.pl ), either in person or by registered mail to the Human Resources Department of the National Institute of Horticultural Research, Pomologiczna Street 18, 96-100 Skierniewice, Poland.

    Candidates will be notified by phone, e-mail or post about the date of the competition, including the interview with selected candidates in person or using an IT system enabling it to be performed remotely.


    Additional comments

    GDPR information clause: 

    Under Article 13 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons concerning the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and repealing Directive 95/46/EC, we inform you that the Administrator of your data is The National Institute of Horticultural Research based in Skierniewice, Konstytucji 3 Maja 1/3 Street. 

    1 The Administrator has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO), who can be contacted at the e-mail address: iod@inhort.pl on all matters concerning your data. 

    2. Your data will be processed for the recruitment conducted by The National Institute of Horticultural Research based on of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR.


    Website for additional job details

    https://www.inhort.pl/praca-przetargi-zapytania/konkursy-na-stanowiska/

    Work Location(s)
    Number of offers available
    1
    Company/Institute
    The National Institute of Horticultural Research
    Country
    Poland
    City
    Skierniewice
    Postal Code
    96-100
    Street
    Pomologiczna
    Geofield


    Contact
    City

    Skierniewice
    Website

    https://www.inhort.pl/
    Street

    ul. Konstytucji 3 Maja 1/3

    STATUS: EXPIRED

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