24 May 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
University of Lodz- Department
Department of Invertebrate Zoology and Hydrobiology- Research Field
Biological sciences » Biology- Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)- Country
Poland- Application Deadline
11 Sep 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)- Type of Contract
To be defined- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
40- Offer Starting Date
27 May 2024- 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
Department of Invertebrate Zoology and Hydrobiology
Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection
University of Lodz
will employ
post-doc (adjunct researcher)
INSTITUTION: Department of Invertebrate Zoology and Hydrobiology, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Poland
CITY: Łódź
POSITION: post-doc, adjunct researcher (Polish: adiunkt),
HOURLY DIMENSION: full time, 14 months, starting from 01.01.2025
SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINE: biological sciences
DATE OF ANNOUNCEMENT: 27 May 2024
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF OFFERS: 11 September 2024
LINK TO THE UNIVERSITY WEBSITE: www.uni.lodz.pl
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: application (cv and motivation letter) should be submitted to the following address: [email protected] (please include „konkurs DNAquaIMG” in the topic of the message)
KEYWORDS: competition for the position of post-doc/adjunct researcher (Polish: adiunkt), metabrcoding, biodiversity, Water Framework Directive, benthic invertebrates, diatoms
DESCRIPTION :
A candidate has to meet the requirements of article 113 and article 116 of the Act of 20 July 2018 ‒ Law on Higher Education and Science (The Official Journal of Laws of 2018, item 1668, with amendments) and the Statute of the University of Lodz, taking into account article 246 section 5 of the Act of 3 July 2018 – Regulations introducing the Act Law on Higher Education and Science (The Official Journal of Laws of 2018, item 1669).
We are looking for a researcher who demonstrates excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, as well as strong motivation and positive energy. The winner of the competition will be involved in the international Biodiversa+ project entitled: ‘Innovating transnational aquatic biodiversity monitoring using high-throughput DNA tools and automated image recognition’ (DNAquaIMG), contract number UMO-2023/05/Y/NZ9/00095 (https://dnaquaimg.eu/ ). The aim of the project is to improve knowledge of biodiversity and the response of biotic assemblages to changes in freshwater ecosystems by implementing modern methods, i.e. DNA (meta)barcoding and automatic image recognition, into existing freshwater monitoring procedures in Europe under the Water Framework Directive. The winner of the competition will carry out research tasks on barcoding and metabarcoding of benthic invertebrates and diatoms, including planning and conducting a validation test of molecular analysis protocols (so-called lab ring-test). In addition, the hired person will be involved in the design and preparation of reports and publications based on the results obtained.
REQUIREMENTS:
The candidate should meet the following criteria:
Additional advantages are :
- experience in the use of laboratory protocols in the field of molecular biology (DNA extraction, PCR, DNA libraries);
- proficiency in carrying out molecular, ecological and statistical analyses;
- knowledge of invertebrate taxonomy.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- conducting and participating in scientific research and development work in the international team;
- planning and carrying out molecular analyses: barcoding and metabarcoding of samples of freshwater invertebrates and diatoms, carrying out the so-called lab-ring test;
- statistical processing of results;
- testing the effectiveness of methods based on DNA (meta)barcoding in assessing the ecological status of waters within the Water Framework Directive;
- dissemination of scientific results or development of research by publishing in prestigious scientific journals included in the Journal Citation Reports list;
- participation in international mobility for research purposes;
- supervision of technical staff and students;
- showing initiative in organizing and improving efficiency of the own work and that of the team/unit;
The selected candidate will participate in scientific trips the UDE, Essen, Germany.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR RECRUITMENT:
Applicants entering the competition should submit an application for employment addressed to the Rector of the University of Lodz with the following attachments: 1) a personal questionnaire for the applicant for employment and 2) statements available on the website of the University of Lodz – including the statement that the University of Lodz will be the candidate's primary place of work (https://www.uni.lodz.pl/kariera ), 3) curriculum vitae, including a list of scientific achievements (publications, internships and scientific projects), 4) Motivation letter with contact information for reference persons, 5) a copy of the doctoral diploma, and 6) the RODO clause available on the University of Lodz website (https://www.uni.lodz.pl/kariera ).
Competition settlement deadline: 19 September 2024
We reserve the right to interview selected people.
Winning the competition does not guarantee employment at the University of Lodz.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Biological sciences » Biology
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Department of Invertebrate Zoology and Hydrobiology
- Country
- Poland
- Geofield
Where to apply
[email protected]
Contact
- City
Lodz- Website
http://iso.uni.lodz.pl/- Street
Banacha 12/16- Postal Code
90-232
STATUS: EXPIRED
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