Job offer in EQUIP-G project

The Centre of Geodesy and Geodynamics of the Institute of Geodesy and Cartography (IGiK), Warsaw, Poland, has announced a job offer for a specialist, doctoral (PhD) student or Postdoc in the EU-Horizon funded EQIP-G project (https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101215427)

Requirements of candidates:

1. MSc degree, PhD degree, or proved experience, in geodesy, geophysics, geosciences or related discipline.
2. Programming skills in at least one environment, e.g. Python, C, Matlab
3. Basic knowledge on Windows and Linux operating systems
4. Valid Category B driving license with practical driving experience
5. Good command of spoken and written English language
6. Good cooperation skills, the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and to communicate and cooperate with international collaborators
7. Motivation for further learning and expanding competences

Not essential but in an asset:

1. Experience with terrestrial gravimetry
2. Experience in geodetic data analysis
3. Basis understanding of quantum physics
4. Scientific writing skills
5. Willingness to do field work in remote places (in Europe) up to a duration of 3 weeks at a time, several times within an year
6. Driving license (EU approved) and driving experience

Task description:

The EQUIP-G project started in June 2025. It convens world-leading experts in gravimetry from 11 European countries. Its aim is to establish a terrestrial network of quantum gravimeters in Europe.

The main tasks for the candidate:

1. Operate a quantum gravimeter and plan and conduct measurements in the field and in the laboratory
2. Process, analyze and report gravity and related data
3. Actively collaborate within the EQUIP-consortium and contribute to project activities
4. Present results at international conferences and publish in peer-reviewed international journals

Application deadline: 20/02/2026

Announcement of the competition results: 02/03/2026

Starting date: As soon as possible

Working hours: Full time (40 h/week)

Conditions of employment:

Salary level will start at 7000 PLN (with tax). The final salary will be determined according to applicant’s degree, experience and expertise. The position in the project is planned for 36 months. Trial period is 3 months.

Admission:

The application should contain the following documents/information:

1. CV including scientific achievements including list of publications and practical experience
2. Copy of the MSc or PhD diploma or equivalent document
3. Copy of the MSc or/and PhD thesis abstract
4. Letter of intent (maximum 1 page)

Application documents (in pdf format) in English should be sent electronically to the leader of the project on behalf of IGiK BEng Phd Przemysław Dykowski (e-mail:  and to the IGiK’s secretariat (email: ).

Selected candidates will be invited for an in person or on-line interview.

Please include the following statement in your application: „In accordance with the personal data protection act from 29th August 1997, I hereby agree to process and to store my personal data by the Institution for recruitment purposes”.

For further information concerning the project, application procedure etc., the applicant is strongly advised to contact the leader of the project on behalf of IGiK BEng Phd Przemysław Dykowski (e-mail: ).