ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

29 Dec 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology

Research Field

Biological sciences » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

31 Jan 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)

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

Jagiellonian University in Kraków promotes cooperation and cares for a good atmosphere based on mutual trust. It implements the strategy resulting from The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers, creating stable conditions for employment as well as the development of academic career, which resulted in the award of the HR Excellence in Research by the European Commission

INFORMATION ON SELECTION PROCEDURE

 

Date of selection procedure announcement	Krakow, 29.12.2023
Selection procedure information number given by the Centre for Human Resources	1227.1101.385.2023
Director of a non-faculty, inter-faculty or common unit	Dr Danuta Earnshaw Mossakowska, prof. UJ Director of the Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology
Address	ul. Gronostajowa 7A 30-387 Krakow

RECTOR

of the Jagiellonian University

announces a selection procedure for the position of an

  ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Group of employees	Research staff
JU organisational unit (place of work performance))	Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology
Field of science	Sciences and natural sciences
Discipline	Biological sciences
Scope	Biotechnology
Number of posts	1 post
Type of employment	Employment agreement
Working time	Full time
Planned duration of employment	15 months
Expected date of employment commencement	1st cartel 2024
Remuneration	according to the Rules for Remunerating Jagiellonian University Employees
Requirements	The competitive selection process is open for all individuals, who meet the requirements set out in Articles 113 and 116.2.3) of the Act of 20 July 2018 – Law on Higher Education and Science, and who meet the following eligibility criteria according to § 165 of the Statute of the Jagiellonian University: ·       holding at least a doctoral degree; ·       having relevant scientific achievements; ·       taking active part in scientific life.
Additional requirements and expectations	Eligibility and project criteria: ·       Obtaining PhD degree no earlier than 7 years before the year of the employment in the project. ·      Obtaining PhD degree which has been awarded by another institution than the one planned to employ them at this post i.e. Jagiellonian University. ·      In the last two years before taking up employment in the project, the person was not employed under an employment contract in the entity where the research project will be implemented. Other criteria: ·       PhD degree in molecular biology or similar (biology,  biochemistry, medical biology, biotechnology); ·       Extensive experience in cell biology and gene editing techniques (CRISPR/Cas9); ·       or experience in cell calcium signaling analysis; ·       or experience in structural modeling of proteins; ·       Experience with endothelial cells and/or bioinformatic analysis or cell functional metabolomics will be advantageous; ·       English language at minimal B2+ level; ability to read, understand and write in scientific English; ·       usage and knowledge of computer software; ·       the successful candidate should have teamwork abilities, solicitude and scientific activity; ·       can-do attitude; desire to learn and apply new research techniques.
Project Title	“Molecular background of microvascular complications in HNF1A-MODY patients: induced pluripotent stem cells as disease modeling tool”.
Program / Project description	National Science Centre SONATA BIS 10 programme
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. The candidate's responsibilities will include: ·       planning the experiments carried out as part of the project, ·       collecting and drawing conclusions from the data obtained in order to plan further experiments, ·       assisting less experienced members of the project team in other research carried out in the group, ·       supervising the daily work of technicians and assisting the PI in the preparation of figures and manuscripts for publication.
We offer	·       a competitive salary, ·       opportunity to collaborate with world-class scientific leaders at the leading scientific institutions, ·       friendly and interactive working environment, ·       participation in collaborations and scientific meetings across the globe, ·       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.
Required application documents	1.      CV, 2.     personal questionnaire filled in by the candidate; 3.     copy of the doctoral diploma or a diploma confirming the candidate’s habilitation degree, 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 competitive selection process; 6.     declaration under Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science; 7.     declaration 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	-        Full list of publications (along with the respective publishing houses and the number of pages). -        Brief description of the work to date (up to 2 pages). -        An application (cover letter) describing why the candidate wants to join the team and what they can offer
The course of selection procedure	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. The selection procedure is conducted in accordance with The Policy of Open, Transparent and Merit-Based Recruitment Process at the Jagiellonian University
Form of submission	by e-mail to the address: [email protected]  title: “Post-doc Kachamakova-Trojanowska SONATA BIS” OR by mail to: Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology UJ, Gronostajowa 7a, 30-387 Krakow, room 3/12 with the note: “Post-doc Kachamakova-Trojanowska SONATA BIS”
Deadline for submission of applications	31.01.2024
Expected date of the selection procedure settlement	29.02.2024
Method of communicating of the results of the selection procedure	by e-mail
Questions	For further information please contact by e-mail address: [email protected]

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.

 

 

On behalf of

the Rector of the Jagiellonian University

 

Dr Danuta Earnshaw Mossakowska, prof. UJ

Director of the Malopolska Centre of Biotechnolog

 

Personal data processing information for job applicants

According to Article 13  of the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation – hereinafter GDPR), the Jagiellonian University informs that:

 

1.       The Administrator of your personal data is the Jagiellonian University with its registered office in Gołębia 24, 31-007 Kraków, represented by the Rector of UJ.

2.       The Jagiellonian University appointed the Data Protection Officer www.iod.uj.edu.pl , Gołębia 24, 30-007 Kraków. The Officer can be contacted by email: [email protected] or at the telephone number 12 663 12 25.

3.       Your personal data will be processed in order to:

a) conduct recruitment process for the position specified in the advertisement from in the research staff member group in the Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology – as part of the legal obligation of the Administrator pursuant to Art. 6 (1) lit c of the GDPR in connection with the Polish Labour Code;

b) conduct recruitment process for the position specified in the advertisement in the research staff member group in the Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) lit a of the GDPR – your consent is granted by the clear action of submitting your CV with the Administrator. The consent to the processing of personal data concerns data that you voluntarily provide as part of your CV, which do not result from Polish Labour Code.

4.     The obligation to provide your personal data results from the law (it applies to personal data processed under Article 6 (1) lit c of the GDPR). Failure to provide you personal data will result in your inability to take part in the recruitment process. Submission of personal data processed on the basis of consent (Article 6 (1) lit a of the GDPR) is voluntary.

5.     Your data will be processed during the recruitment period. In the event of not concluding the contract with you, your data will be deleted after the recruitment process.

6.     You have the right of access to the content of your personal data, as well as the right to correct, delete, restrict processing, transfer, object to processing – on the terms and conditions set out in the GDPR.

7.     If the processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw the consent at any time, which shall not affect the lawfulness of processing based on the consent given before the withdrawal. Withdrawal of consent to the processing of personal data can be sent by e-mail to: : [email protected] or by post to the following address: Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Gronostajowa 7a, 30-387 Krakow, or you can withdraw your consent in person at Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Groostajowa 7a room 3/12, 30-387 Kraków, Poland.

8.     Your personal data will not be subject to automated decision making or profiling.

9.     You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Inspector General for the Protection of Personal Data, if you feel that the processing of your personal data violates the GDPR regulations.

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The competitive selection process is open for all individuals, who meet the requirements set out in Articles 113 and 116.2.3) of the Act of 20 July 2018 – Law on Higher Education and Science, and who meet the following eligibility criteria according to § 165 of the Statute of the Jagiellonian University:

· holding at least a doctoral degree;

· having relevant scientific achievements;

· taking active part in scientific life.

Specific Requirements

Eligibility and project criteria:

· Obtaining PhD degree no earlier than 7 years before the year of the employment in the project.

· Obtaining PhD degree which has been awarded by another institution than the one planned to employ them at this post i.e. Jagiellonian University.

· In the last two years before taking up employment in the project, the person was not employed under an employment contract in the entity where the research project will be implemented. Other criteria:

· PhD degree in molecular biology or similar (biology, biochemistry, medical biology, biotechnology);

· Extensive experience in cell biology and gene editing techniques (CRISPR/Cas9);

· or experience in cell calcium signaling analysis;

· or experience in structural modeling of proteins;

· Experience with endothelial cells and/or bioinformatic analysis or cell functional metabolomics will be advantageous;

· English language at minimal B2+ level; ability to read, understand and write in scientific English;

· usage and knowledge of computer software;

· the successful candidate should have teamwork abilities, solicitude and scientific activity;

· can-do attitude; desire to learn and apply new research techniques.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Biological sciences » Other

Additional Information
Benefits

We offer

· a competitive salary,

· opportunity to collaborate with world-class scientific leaders at the leading scientific institutions,

· friendly and interactive working environment,

· participation in collaborations and scientific meetings across the globe, · 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 course of selection procedure 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. The selection procedure is conducted in accordance with The Policy of Open, Transparent and Merit-Based Recruitment Process at the Jagiellonian University

Form of submission by e-mail to the address: [email protected] title: “Post-doc Kachamakova-Trojanowska SONATA BIS” OR by mail to: Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology UJ, Gronostajowa 7a, 30-387 Krakow, room 3/12 with the note: “Post-doc Kachamakova-Trojanowska SONATA BIS”

Additional comments

Required application documents

1. CV,

2. personal questionnaire filled in by the candidate;

3. copy of the doctoral diploma or a diploma confirming the candidate’s habilitation degree, 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 competitive selection process;

6. declaration under Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science;

7. declaration 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

- Full list of publications (along with the respective publishing houses and the number of pages).

- Brief description of the work to date (up to 2 pages).

- An application (cover letter) describing why the candidate wants to join the team and what they can offer

Website for additional job details

https://praca.bip.uj.edu.pl/stanowiska-badawcze/-/journal_content/56_INSTANCE_W…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology

Country

Poland

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Malopolska

City

Cracow

Website

https://mcb.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/

Street

Gronostajowa 7a

Postal Code

30-387

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED