Assistant professor in the group of researchers and teaching staff Institute of General and Ecological Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry

4 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Lodz University of Technology

Research Field

Chemistry » Analytical chemistry
Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry
Chemistry » Instrumental analysis

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

3 Feb 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Mar 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

Lodz University of Technology is one of the finest universities of technology in Poland. Its tradition and experience in training professionals and conducting research date back more than 75 years. It is an attractive partner for business. It cooperates with the largest national and international corporations. It conducts research of a European standard, develops new technologies and creates innovation in collaboration with the leading research centres all over the world. One of the pillars of Lodz University of Technology management is equal treatment of staff regardless of their gender, age, race or other demographic and social characteristics. In 2016, TUL was the first technical university in Poland to receive the HR EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH award certifying that the University adheres to the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.
1.    Requirements for the candidate:
• PhD degree in the discipline of exact and natural sciences in the field of chemical sciences and engineer’s degree;
• documented scientific achievements, including at least 6 scientific articles published in journals from the Philadelphia List in the field of analytical chemistry, measurements of gas exchange parameters used to assess plant metabolism and life cycle assessment (LCA);
• minimum 5 years of research experience in the field of analytical and environmental chemistry, with particular emphasis on research on plant materials and measurements of gas exchange parameters and biochemical parameters of photosynthesis;
• practical experience in hydroponic cultivation of plants;
• experience in planning and conducting studies in the scope of interactions of metal oxide nanoparticles   and plants;
• good, practical knowledge of the following analytical techniques: HR-CS AAS, ICP-OES,  UV-Vis spectroscopy, flame photometry;
• practical knowledge of non-destructive techniques to photosynthesis measurements, including mainly the SPAD-502 Plus chlorophyllometer and the CIRAS-3 infrared CO2/H2O gas exchange analyzer;
• experience in working with statistical analysis of biological data and programs, with particular emphasis on the Origin;
• experience in life cycle assessment analysis (LCA) of new technologies and products;
• experience in implementing international projects financed by the EU under the HORIZON    program;
• knowledge of project management methodology PRINCE2 documented with an appropriate certificate;
• fluent knowledge of Polish in speech and writing, good knowledge of English to the extent that allows independent preparation of scientific publications;
• experience in conducting laboratory classes with students in the field of analytical chemistry, instrumental analysis and industrial chemical analysis;
• participation in national and international scientific conferences;
• experience in preparing scientific publications;
• knowledge of issues related to the migration of nanoparticles in the environment.

Desired additional skills:
 • teamwork skills;
 • ability to make decisions independently;
 • openness to new concepts, ease of acquiring knowledge;
 • good cooperation with students during teaching classes.

2.    Working conditions:
• full-time
• expected start  01.03.2024

3.    Description of the expected scope of tasks and responsibilities:
Research topics carried out by the employee will include:
• analysis of environmental samples with particular emphasis on surface water;
• planning research related to the migration of pollutants in the water and soil environment;
• assessment of the impact of anthropogenic pressure on the status of surface and groundwater;
• optimization of wastewater treatment processes from the food industry;
• statistical data analysis.

Expectations:
 • conducting interdisciplinary scientific research in the field of nanotechnology and analytical environmental chemistry;
• conducting teaching classes in Polish and English;
• participation in national and international research projects;
• active participation in the organizational activities of the Institute and the Faculty;
• performing life cycle analysis (LCA) of chemical products;
• publishing research results in international peer-reviewed journals included in the JCR list and independent correspondence with editors.

4.    List of the required documents:
1)    application for employment to the Rector of Lodz University of Technology;
2)    Curriculum vitae with list of academic and didactic achievements;
3)    Personal questionnaire for a person applying for employment at Lodz University of Technology,   as provided in Annex no. 1.1 to the OTM-R POLICY - OPEN TRANSPARENT MERIT-BASED RECRUITMENT;
4)     Data Privacy Statement as provided in Annex no. 1.2 to the OTM-R POLICY - OPEN  TRANSPARENT MERIT-BASED RECRUITMENT;
5)    Consent to the processing of personal data, as provided in Annex no. 1.3 to the OTM-R POLICY - OPEN TRANSPARENT MERIT-BASED RECRUITMENT;
6)    true copies/copies of diplomas;
7)    other documents proving the qualifications.

5.    Place, form and deadline for submitting documents
Deadline for submitting offers: 03.02.2024
Form of submitting offers: e-mail: [email protected] .

6.    Expected date of the competition decision: 08.02.2024

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry » Analytical chemistry

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Lodz University of Technology, Institute of General and Ecological and Chemictry,

Country

Poland

City

Lodz

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Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Lodz

Website

http://www.p.lodz.pl

Street

Żeromskiego 116

Postal Code

90-924

STATUS: EXPIRED