Assistant (lecturer) - research and teaching staff

12 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Nicolaus Copernicus University

Department

Faculty of Chemistry

Research Field

Chemistry » Applied chemistry

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

10 Mar 2024 - 15:15 (Europe/Warsaw)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

8 Feb 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

4461

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The competition is open to persons who meet the conditions set out in Article 113 of the Act of 20 July 2018 - Law on higher education and science (Journal of Laws of 2018, item 1668) and the following qualification criteria:

1. hold a doctoral degree in the discipline of chemical sciences or a master's degree in chemistry with advanced, documented doctoral proceedings (submitted dissertation).

2. have publications in the field of chemistry in journals from the list of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and Journal Citation Reports (JCR) - publications in Q1 and Q2 journals and experience in disseminating research results at domestic and foreign conferences are preferred.

3. Candidate's research experience:

- Theoretical and practical competences in the synthesis and development of carbon/catalytic materials

- Experience in laboratory experimental work using techniques 

- Experience in the characterization of catalysts and adsorbents using advanced experimental methods: SEM, SEM-EDX, XPS, XRD, low-temperature nitrogen adsorption and others;

- Experience in electrochemical analysis: cyclic voltammetry (CV), linear sweep voltammetry (LSV), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), galvanostatic charge/discharge (GCD), hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), oxygen evolution reaction (OER), oxygen reduction reaction (ORR);

- Experience in acquiring, managing and implementing national research projects operating in a competitive manner;

- Good knowledge of the measurement analysis software and spreadsheets;

- Fluent oral and written communication skills in English and Polish;

- Organizational skills will be additional advantage

4. Personal skills of the candidate:

- The candidate should have high interpersonal and communication skills.

- Active approach to teamwork, critical thinking and willingness to share knowledge.

- Independence, organization, attention to detail, and timely performance of duties.

- Willingness to travel for short research periods with collaborating partners.

- Positive and inclusive approach to collaboration with colleagues and students of various skills and backgrounds.

- Clear and concise communication in both spoken and written language.

5. Readiness to conduct teaching classes with bachelor's/master's students in the field of chemistry

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry » Applied chemistry

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Chemistry » Applied chemistry

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Languages

POLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Chemistry » Applied chemistry

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information
Selection process

Documents required:

 - Cover letter

- Personal questionnaire for the person applying for employment (form to be downloaded)

- Professional curriculum vitae

- Copy of higher education diploma

- Copy of doctorate certificate

- Information about scientific, didactic and organizational achievements (abstract comprising candidate's most important areas of research, and scientific, educational, and other achievements)

- List of publications (including the publishing house/journal, year of publication, and page number)

- Declaration of consent to the processing of personal data contained in the job offer for the needs of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of The Council od 27 April 2016 (L119/1) (form to be downloaded)

- Declaration under art. 113 ust. 1 ustawy Prawo o szkolnictwie wyższym (o niekaralności) (Art. Paragraph 113 (1) of the Higher Education Act (of no criminal record))  (form to be downloaded)

- Declaration that Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń will be my primary employer once I have won the contest (form to be downloaded)

Forms to be downloaded: http://www.umk.pl/en/jobs/forms/

 

Documents should be submitted to the Dean of the Faculty of Chemistry NCU in Toruń, ul. Gagarina 7 room 2 on or before 10th March 2024

The contest will be adjudicated no later than 13th March 2024

Your expected employment will commence on 1st April 2024 .

Additional comments

The university does not provide accommodation.

Website for additional job details

https://www.umk.pl/en/jobs/?task=offer&action=one&id=4461

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

NCU, Faculty of Chemistry

Country

Poland

State/Province

Kujawsko-pomorskie

City

Toruń

Postal Code

87-100

Street

Gagarina

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Poland

City

Toruń

Website

http://www.chem.umk.pl

Street

ul. Gagarina 7

Postal Code

87-100

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

+48 56 611 4577

STATUS: EXPIRED