Assistant professor at Faculty of Chemistry

29 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań

Department

Faculty of Chemistry

Research Field

Chemistry

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

15 Apr 2024 - 22:00 (Europe/Warsaw)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Oct 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

Conducting scientific research in the field of chemical sciences, conducting didactic classes in the scope determined by the Dean of the Faculty of Chemistry. We expect that the candidate will actively independently conduct original research projects, also obtaining funds from grant agencies to finance them

After two years, the teaching and research achievements will be verified. An important component will also be the evaluation of submitted applications for funding for the implementation of research projects. A positive assessment of the commission will result in the extension of employment for a further two years. After reassessment, employment for an indefinite period will be possible.

The absolute prerequisite for the possibility of extending employment will be following the Dean's recommendations in the field of teaching (positive opinion of the appropriate head of the Didactic Laboratory)

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The competition is open to individuals who meet the requirements specified in Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Laws of 2023, item 742 consolidated text with modifications; Polish:  Dziennik Ustaw 2022 poz.574) and who meet the following requirements:

1. PhD degree in chemical or related sciences (physical, biological).

2. significant scientific achievements in the field of chemical sciences

3. scientific plans - in particular, the development of new research topics, the creation of a research team,

Specific Requirements

Publishing achievements, in particular in the field of chemistry, especially in highly rated journals.

 

Additional criteria (failure to meet does not exclude)

- long-term scientific internships, completed with publications,

- presentations at conferences and symposiums,

- documented patents and patent applications,

- obtained grants,

- experience in teaching chemical subjects.

Languages

POLISH

Level

Excellent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Chemistry

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Additional Information
Benefits

• an atmosphere of respect and cooperation
• supporting employees with disabilities
• flexible working hours
• remote work applicable
• funding for language learning
• co-financing of training and courses
• additional days off for education
• life insurance
• pension plan
• savings and investment fund

Eligibility criteria

1. Scientific competences (documented publication achievements, management and participation in research projects financed from external sources, participation in scientific conferences, submitted research plan)

2. Teaching competences (didactic classes conducted, compliance of the candidate's didactic profile with the profile of the unit);

3. Cooperation with the environment (prepared reports, expert opinions, popularization of science).

Selection process

Required documents

Application form/letter of the candidate addressed to the Vice-Rector announcing the competition;

Curriculum Vitae;

Diplomas or certificates issued by colleges and universities attesting to education and degrees or titles held (in case of academic degrees obtained abroad - the documents must meet the equivalence criteria set out in Article 328 of the Act of 20 July 2018 Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws of 2023, item 742 consolidated text with modifications; Polish:  Dziennik Ustaw 2022 poz.574);

Information on the Applicant’s research, teaching and organizational achievements, including:
- list of publications, with an indication and justification of the candidate’s percentage of contribution and attribution to each publication of a 5-year IF from the year of publication, as well as Scopus percentile
- list of patents and patent applications (number, year, title, authors),
- information on research internships with the duration of internship,
- information (confirmed in a relevant letter or a printout from the database) about the obtained grants and submitted applications for funding research, specifying the type of grant and the nature of participation (PI or otherwise).

Description of the most important scientific achievement (max. 2 pages of a standard typescript);

Description of scientific plans in a 4-year perspective, in a form resembling a brief description of a grant application (max. 5 pages of standardized typescript), with particular emphasis on elements that are new research topics. The description must include an analysis of the feasibility of implementing the plans at the Faculty of Chemistry of the Adam Mickiewicz University (existing teams, research groups, equipment resources).

Opinions on the candidate’s research and teaching activity sent directly of the Dean’s Office by two persons with the degree of habilitated doctor of the title of professor (opinions of persons working in an equivalent position abroad are allowed)

Consent to the processing of personal data as follows: In accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the General Data Protection Regulation of 27 April 2016. (OJ EU L 119/1 of 4 May 2016) I consent to the processing of personal data other than: first name, (first names) and surname; parents' first names; date of birth; place of residence (mailing address); education; previous employment history, included in my job offer for the purpose of the current recruitment.";

Documents should be sent to the Faculty Service Office: Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, ul. Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 8, 61-614 Poznań, Poland and scanned documents via e-mail to [email protected] . Please add the competition reference number in the documents

Additional comments

Competition committee begins working no later than 14 days after the deadline for submission of documents.

Formal evaluation of submitted proposals.  

Call to provide additional or missing documents if necessary.

Selection of candidates for the interview stage.

Interviews for candidates who meet the formal requirements.

The committee has the right to request external reviews of candidates' work or to ask candidates to conduct teaching assignments with an opportunity for commision’s evaluation.

The chair of the competition committee announces the results and informs the candidates. This information will include justification with a reference to candidates' strengths and weaknesses. Submitted documents will be sent back to candidates.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University

Country

Poland

City

Poznań

Postal Code

61-614

Street

Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 8

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Wielkopolska

City

Poznań

Website

http://www.amu.edu.pl

Street

Wieniawskiego 1

Postal Code

61-712

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED