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ASSISTANT, Faculty of Philosophy, Centre for Comparative Studies of Civilisations, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, with the scope on Buddhist culture and religion

6 Feb 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Jagiellonian University
Department
Faculty of Philosophy, Centre for Comparative Studies of Civilisations
Research Field
Cultural studies » Asian studies
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
Poland
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
40
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

ASSISTANT, Faculty of Philosophy,Centre for Comparative Studies of Civilisations, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, with the scope on Buddhist culture and religion

RECTOR of the Jagiellonian University announces a selection procedure for the position of an ASSISTANT in a group of research and teaching staff at the Faculty of Philosophy,Centre forComparative Studies of Civilisations, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, with the scope on Buddhist culture and religion

Requirements

The competitive selection process is open for all individuals, who meet the requirements set out in Articles 113 and 116.2.4) of the Act of 20 July 2018 – Law on Higher Education and Science, and who meet the following eligibility criteria according to § 166 of the Statute of the Jagiellonian University:

  • holding at least a Master’s degree, Master of Science degree or an equivalent degree;
  • exhibiting aptitude for research work;
  • being prepared for carrying out teaching work

Additional requirements and expectation

  • expertise in historical and contemporary Buddhist culture as well as knowledge of at least one classic Buddhist language (language comprehension should be documented) is required
  • having experience of active participation in international academic community will be considered an additional asset
  • having experience in teaching work is welcomed
  • research plans should relate to the discipline of “culture and religion studies” by at least 75%.

Remuneration:

according to the Rules for Remunerating Jagiellonian University Employees

Scope of duties  

according to the Work Regulations of the Jagiellonian University Annex 1 to the Work Regulations of the Jagiellonian University – Model scopes of responsibilities and duties of academic teachers

Planned duration of employment – 3 years

Required application documents

  1. resume,
  2. personal questionnaire filled in by the candidate,
  3. copy of the master’s diploma or a doctoral diploma, if applicable,
  4. information on the candidate’s scientific, teaching and organisational achievements,
  5. declaration of the candidate, confirming that the Jagiellonian University will be their primary place of work, should they be selected in the selection procedure,
  6. statement under Article 113 of the Law on higher education and science,
  7. statement on acknowledging and accepting the rules and regulations concerning intellectual property management and commercialisation in force at the Jagiellonian University.

Declaration forms (no. 5-7) and personal questionnaire template (no. 2) can be obtained at: 

https://cso.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/konkursy

Additional application documents

  1. list of publications (along with the respective publishing houses and the number of pages), if applicable;
  2. information concerning teaching activities carried out by the candidate, if any;
  3. recommendation concerning the candidate’s predisposition to work as an academic teacher and research work, including the results of student surveys and evaluations, if the candidate was subject to such evaluation.

 

Form of submission

by e-mail to the address: filozof@uj.edu.pl, title: assistant at the Centre forComparative Studies of Civilisations

by mail to: Wydział Filozoficzny UJ,  ul. Gołębia 24, 31-007 Kraków
with the note: assistant at the Centre forComparative Studies of Civilisations

The full offer announcement is available here:

https://praca.bip.uj.edu.pl/stanowiska-badawczo-dydaktyczne/-/journal_content/56_INSTANCE_bbLpG1CUshbY/145868730/152848978

 

Requirements

Research Field
Cultural studies » Asian studies
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
  • expertise in historical and contemporary Buddhist culture as well as knowledge of at least one classic Buddhist language (language comprehension should be documented) is required
  • having experience of active participation in international academic community will be considered an additional asset
  • having experience in teaching work is welcomed
  • research plans should relate to the discipline of “culture and religion studies” by at least 75%.
Specific Requirements

Requirements

The competitive selection process is open for all individuals, who meet the requirements set out in Articles 113 and 116.2.4) of the Act of 20 July 2018 – Law on Higher Education and Science, and who meet the following eligibility criteria according to § 166 of the Statute of the Jagiellonian University:

  • holding at least a Master’s degree, Master of Science degree or an equivalent degree;
  • exhibiting aptitude for research work;
  • being prepared for carrying out teaching work

Additional requirements and expectation

  • expertise in historical and contemporary Buddhist culture as well as knowledge of at least one classic Buddhist language (language comprehension should be documented) is required
  • having experience of active participation in international academic community will be considered an additional asset
  • having experience in teaching work is welcomed
  • research plans should relate to the discipline of “culture and religion studies” by at least 75%.
Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Additional Information

Benefits
  • stable employment based on an employment contract at the  renowned university,
  • cooperation with the interdisciplinary academic community represented by well-known scientists,
  • scientific support as well as the possibility of qualifications improvement and professional development,
  • access to research infrastructure,
  • benefits in the form of i.a. Multisport card, sports activities, medical packages, group insurance,
  • additional social benefits.
Selection process

The first stage of the selection procedure is the formal assessment of the submitted documents. Applications which meet all formal requirements are the subject of substantive assessment, during which an interview with the Candidate may be conducted (directly or via electronic communication channels), upon settling the date of the interview with the Candidate. The Candidate has the right to appeal against the negative assessment by the selection board within 7 days from receiving the information about the results of the assessment.

Expected date of the selection procedure settlement: till 20.04.2023

Additional comments

For further information please contact: Dean's Office of the Faculty of Philosophy, e-mail address: filozof@uj.edu.pl

In the selection procedure, the Jagiellonian University follows the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.

Jagiellonian University does not provide housing.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Centre for Comparative Studies of Civilisations, Jagiellonian University
Country
Poland
City
Krakow
Postal Code
31-044
Street
Grodzka 52

Where to apply

E-mail
filozof@uj.edu.pl

Contact

City
Krakow
Street
Gołębia 24
Postal Code
31-007