Assistant Professor

10 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Jagiellonian University

Department

Faculty of Biology

Research Field

Neurosciences » Neurophysiology

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

10 Jun 2024 - 00:00 (Europe/Warsaw)

Type of Contract

Permanent

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

The Department of Neurophysiology and Chronobiology at Jagiellonian University in Krakow is seeking a qualified candidate for a Research-Didactic Position. The position holder will be responsible for conducting scientific research using advanced electrophysiological and molecular methods in the field of neuroscience, will design, conduct and analyse neurophysiological experiments to explore neuronal mechanisms at the cellular and molecular level. In addition, the successful candidate will carry out teaching work, including lectures, seminars and student supervision.

Research in the Department is aimed to understand neuronal mechanism of hippocampal pattern separation and memory related processes; neuropeptidergic systems interactions within the hippocampus and within other brain structures;

impact of stress on social interactions and u understanding how stress influences social interactions at the neural level.

For detailed information please contact dr hab. Anna Blasiak ([email protected] ).

Requirements

Research Field

Neurosciences

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The competition is open to individuals who meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Hold at least a doctoral degree in biological sciences or related fields;

• Have relevant scientific achievements including significant publications in the field of neurobiology;

• Actively participate in scientific life;

• Have experience in teaching;

• Demonstrate the ability to conduct research on rodent brain tissue, practical knowledge of the whole cell patch clamp recording (ex vivo), multi-electrode arrays (ex vivo) recording and fluorescent in situ hybridization techniques. Additionally, demonstrate skills in immunohistochemical staining of nervous tissue and microscopic image analysis;

• Demonstrate proficiency in the analysis of electrophysiological signals;

Specific Requirements

• The ability to work individually and in a team, plan and conduct experiments, and prepare results for future publication;

• A very good command of English and Polish, necessary for teaching;

• Present a positive opinion from an independent scientific employee about the qualifications and predispositions of the candidate for scientific and teaching work.

Languages

POLISH

Level

Excellent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Neurosciences

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Internal Application form(s) needed
Information on selection procedure of the position_assistant professor_research and teaching staff_WB_137_24.pdf
English
(252.08 KB - PDF)
Download
Additional Information
Benefits

• 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.

Eligibility criteria

• holding at least a doctoral degree;

•          having relevant scientific achievements in the field of neuroscience;

•          taking active part in scientific life;

•          having experience in teaching neurobiology

Selection process

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.

Additional comments

Additional strengths are:

•          experience in leading externally funded research projects,

•          teaching experience at university level.

Website for additional job details

https://praca.bip.uj.edu.pl/stanowiska-badawczo-dydaktyczne/-/journal_content/5…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

the Jagiellonian University, the Faculty of Biology, the Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research

Country

Poland

State/Province

Małopolska

City

Kraków

Postal Code

30-387

Street

Gronostajowa 9

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Małopolska

City

Kraków

Website

https://wb.uj.edu.pl/

Street

Gronostajowa 7

Postal Code

30-387

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED