2 postdoctoral research positions in the scientific project “Biologically Meaningful Inference of Phylogenetic Networks”

4 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Warsaw: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics

Research Field

Mathematics » Other
Computer science » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

7 Jun 2023 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

36

Offer Starting Date

1 Jul 2023

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

2 postdoctoral research positions in the scientific project “Biologically Meaningful Inference of Phylogenetic Networks”
financed by the National Science Center
(grant agreement no UMO-2019/33/B/ST6/00737)

Principal Investigator: Paweł Górecki

The National Science Center project „Biologically Meaningful Inference of Phylogenetic Networks”, led
by prof. Paweł Górecki, is offering two postdoctoral research positions in the Institute of Informatics at
the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics, and Mechanics of the University of Warsaw.

Terms of employment
Selected candidates will be employed as full-time researchers (Polish: adiunkt). The duration of
employment is six months with the possibility of extension to twelve or eighteen months, subject to the
extension of the project itself. The starting date will be agreed upon with the selected candidate, between
July 1st and August 1st, 2023. The offered salary is approximately 7,350 PLN per month before taxes.
The position includes a travel budget and no teaching obligations. Selected candidates will conduct
research in the field of phylogenetic networks.

Description of the project
The main objective of the project is to investigate the development of novel biological models and
efficient algorithms to identify and study phylogenetic networks. The research in the project focuses on
the following directions:
● Development of efficient algorithms for phylogenetic network problems;
● Implementation of the tools for phylogenetic networks;
● Data preparation and evaluation of phylogenetic network inference.

Requirements
For employment in the project, we require candidates to hold a PhD degree in computer science,
mathematics, or bioinformatics. The degree must have been obtained no earlier than 7 years prior to the
year of employment. Additionally, candidates must possess a strong background in one or more of the
following fields within their discipline:
● Computational biology;
● Bioinformatics;
● Algorithmic and programming skills in Python or C/C++.
 

Applications
An application should include Curriculum Vitae that:
● presents an overview of the background and scientific achievements of the candidate;
● lists all the candidate’s research works (including not yet published manuscripts);
● gives a name of a researcher who may serve as references for the candidate.
In addition, there should be a signed cover letter addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics,
Informatics and Mechanics, University of Warsaw together with the personal data clause (attached).
No research statements are required.
On the day of submitting the application, the candidate does not have to hold a PhD degree.
Applications, as well as further questions on both the scientific topic of the project and formal details of
the call procedure should be directed to prof. Paweł Górecki: [email protected]
In order to apply for the position, candidates should send an e-mail and submit the documents as attached
.pdf files.

Application deadline: 7 June 2023
Applications which do not satisfy the above requirements or are submitted after the deadline will not be
considered for the position.
The applications will be evaluated by a selection committee appointed by the Dean of the Faculty of
Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics, University of Warsaw. The committee may invite candidate to
a meeting, which will be conducted remotely. The results of the competition will be sent to candidates
electronically on 28 June 2023 at the latest. The competition is the first stage of the recruitment process as
described in the Statute of the University of Warsaw, the recommendation by the selection committee
being a basis for its subsequent stages.

Requirements

Research Field

Computer science » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Mathematics » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Internal Application form(s) needed
GR-6270_ogłoszenie adiunkt_ENG.pdf
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Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

2

Company/Institute

Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics, and Mechanics of the University of Warsaw

Country

Poland

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Mazovia Province

City

Warsaw

Website

http://www.mimuw.edu.pl

Street

Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28

Postal Code

02-097

STATUS: EXPIRED