5 Postdoctoral Research Positions at the University of Bucharest, Romania
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ORGANISATION/COMPANYUNIVERSITY OF BUCHAREST
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RESEARCH FIELDEnvironmental scienceGeographyHistoryOtherPolitical sciences
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RESEARCHER PROFILEFirst Stage Researcher (R1)
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APPLICATION DEADLINE19/05/2021 20:00 - Europe/Brussels
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LOCATIONRomania › Bucharest
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TYPE OF CONTRACTTemporary
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JOB STATUSPart-time
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HOURS PER WEEK-
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REFERENCE NUMBER35/2021
OFFER DESCRIPTION
The University of Bucharest, Romania, is launching the competition for 5 Postdoctoral research positions within the Interdisciplinary Research on Russia’s Geopolitics in the Black Sea and the Arctic Ocean project.
This project is funded by the EEA Financial Mechanism 2014-2021 in the Collaborative Research Programme, contract no. 35/2021, and it is implemented by the University of Bucharest through its Research Institute (ICUB).
Period of employment: 12 months – July 2021-June 2022.
Work quota: partial, 84 hours per month, in Bucharest.
Amenities: monthly gross salary of 6806 lei (around 4400 lei net pay); participation funding in international scientific conferences; abroad research traineeship based on a firm plan; access to the project’s facilities.
Job description of the postdoctoral researcher and the types of activities included in the research quota:
– applied research on a subject within the project’s theme
– writing a minimum of two scientific studies, which must be sent for publishing in relevant peer-reviewed academic journals
– presenting a minimum of 2 scientific papers within relevant peer-reviewed academic conferences
– writing a miimum of one article per month, of approximatively 6000 characters for the project’s webpage, according to research field or expertise
– collaborating in creating a database with bibliographical data on the project’s subject
– collaborating in creating the research centre’s digital library
– participating in bimonthly meetings to analyse research progress
– for those that do not know Russian, learning the language within the intensive course organised within the project
– collaborating with the research team in the organization and unrolling of academic events within the project
– writing a monthly activity report within the project.
More Information
Eligibility criteria
The application dossier for contest will contain the following documents:
– Curriculum Vitae, which must contain information regarding studies, professional and research experience;
– List of scientific publications;
– Letter of interest describing how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position, written in English, about 4000 characters;
– Research project, written in English, which must fit the theme of the Interdisciplinary Research on Russia’s Geopolitics in the Black Sea and the Arctic Ocean project (details on www.russianstudiesromania.eu);
– Names and contact information of three references;
– Copies of the documents which attest the level of education and of other documents which attest the completion of specialisations and/or the fulfilling of the specific conditions;
– Request for entry into the contest, addressed to the University’s Rector;
– Copy of an ID, or any other document which attests one’s identity, according to the law;
– Birth certificate, marriage certificate (where appropriate)
– Criminal record or statement on one’s own responsibility that the candidate has no criminal record
– Medical certificate which attests one’s appropriate health status, issued by the candidate’s family doctor or by competent medical authorities;
– Agreement regarding the processing of personal data.
All documents will be sent by email, in one file pdf format, according to the timetable to: concursuri@hr.unibuc.ro
Selection process
1. Selection the contest dossiers
2. Evaluating the research projects
3. Online interviews
The interview will take place in English, online, through Google Meet or Zoom. Candidates must ensure their own access to a computer with a webcam, microphone and an internet connection within the planned time frame. The schedule for interview will be notified to each selected candidate by email.
Additional comments
Offer Requirements
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REQUIRED LANGUAGESOTHER: Excellent
Skills/Qualifications
– PhD title in one of the following fields: Political Sciences; International Relations and European Studies; History; Economic Sciences; Geography; Environmental Science, received within the last 5 years (2016 – 2020).
– research experience;
– the proposed research subject must fit the theme of the Interdisciplinary Research on Russia’s Geopolitics in the Black Sea and the Arctic Ocean project;
– good skills of English;
– knowledge of Russian and/or Ukrainian is not mandatory, but represents an advantage;- ability to use a computer – the Office package (minimum of Word and Excel) and in researching online sources.
Specific Requirements
– PhD title in one of the following fields: Political Sciences; International Relations and European Studies; History; Economic Sciences; Geography; Environmental Science, received within the last 5 years (2016 – 2020).
EURAXESS offer ID: 630809
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Contest Timetable
20th of April – 19th of May, 2021: Dossier submission by email at the Directorate for Human Resources concursuri@hr.unibuc.ro and verifying the dossier’s documents;
In the case of citizens outside the EU / EEA, activity will commence after receiving the necessary permits from the Immigration Service. Details on: http://igi.mai.gov.ro/en/content/scientific-research
For any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us via e-mail to Assoc. Prof. Marius Diaconescu, assistant manager in the project: mariusdiaconescu@istorie.unibuc.ro