ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (konkurs_35_WB_adiunkt_1_2023)

The competition is open to individuals who meet the requirements specified in Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Laws of 2023, item 742 ze zm.) and who meet the following requirements:

1. PhD in biological sciences or related;
2. experience in research and laboratory work in the field of biology, in particular human and/or animal physiology;
3. scientific achievements documented by publications in renowned international scientific journals;
4. self-reliance in conducting research, ability to work in a team;
5. scientific internship abroad Poland;
6. commitment and willingness to acquire new skills, especially in the field of bioinformatics and NGS sequencing techniques;
7. pursuing to achieve scientific independence and apply for their research projects;
8. very good communication skills in English, which allow for the writing of scientific papers, presentation of research results at conferences, and the use of professional literature;
9. very good knowledge of the Polish language.

1. an atmosphere of respect and cooperation;
2. supporting employees with disabilities;
3. flexible working hours;
4. funding for language learning;
5. co-financing of training and courses;
6. additional days off for education;
7. life insurance;
8. pension plan;
9. savings and investment fund;
10. preferential loans;
11. additional social benefits;
12. leisure-time funding;
13. subsidizing children's vacations;
14. "13th" salary.

One can get total 0-40 points

1. scientific achievements documented by publications and their compliance with the research area competition requirements (0-20 pts);
2. research projects managing (0-5 pts);
3. participation in postdoctoral internships (0-5 pts);
4. participation in research projects; participation in trainings and workshops; participation in conferences and scientific seminars (0-5 pts);
5. experience in teaching at the academic level; compliance of the candidate's teaching skills with the didactic activity of the Faculty of Biology; readiness to conduct classes in Polish and English (0-5 pts).

Selection process

1. competition committee begins working no later than 14 days after the deadline for submission of documents;
2. formal evaluation of submitted proposals; 
3. call to provide additional or missing documents if necessary;
4. selection of candidates for the interview stage;
5. interviews for candidates who meet the formal requirements;
6. the committee has the right to request external reviews of candidates' work or to ask candidates to conduct teaching assignments with an opportunity for student evaluation;
7. the chair of the competition committee announces the results and informs the candidates; this information will include justification with a reference to candidates' strengths and weaknesses; submitted documents will be sent back to candidates (not applicable for documents sent by e-mail).

Required documents:

• application form/letter of the candidate addressed to the Vice-Rector announcing the competition;
• curriculum vitae;
• diplomas or certificates issued by colleges and universities attesting to education and degrees or titles held (in case of academic degrees obtained abroad - the documents must meet the equivalence criteria set out in Article 328 of the Act of 20 July 2018 Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws of 2023, item 742; Polish: Dziennik Ustaw 2023 poz. 742 ze zm.);
• information on the Applicant’s research, teaching and organizational achievements, including lists of:

• publications;
• research projects participation;
• trainings and workshops participation;
• conferences and seminars participation;

• consent to the processing of personal data as follows: In accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the General Data Protection Regulation of 27 April 2016. (OJ EU L 119/1 of 4 May 2016) I consent to the processing of personal data other than: first name, (first names) and surname; parents' first names; date of birth; place of residence (mailing address); education; previous employment history, included in my job offer for the purpose of the current recruitment".

The application will be considered only if the above consent clause has been signed.

Documents should be marked by the appropriate reference number of the competition: konkurs_35_WB_adiunkt_1_2023.