Assistant Professor (post doc) - research staff [55/2022/NA/WNST/ICH/pd/1]

21 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Silesia in Katowice

Research Field

Chemistry

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

5 May 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

app. 40

Offer Starting Date

1 Aug 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

55/2022/NA/WNST/ICH/pd/1

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

Yes

Offer Description

RECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SILESIA IN KATOWICE 
announces the open call for the position of Assistant Professor (post doc) in the group of research staff  in the research project: NCN SONATA, pt. „ Understanding of conductive properties of nanofluids in nanopores for a new generation of triboelectric nanogenerators – Nano2-fluid” led by Yaroslav Grosu, PhD

Place of work: Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Chemistry

Job location: ul. Bankowa 14, 40-007 Katowice

Number of available positions: 1                                                  

Key words: intrusion-extrusion, wettability, triboloading

Applications to the open call may be submitted by those who meet the conditions specified in Section 113 of the Act – Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (i.e., Journal of Law 2023 item 742)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• conducting scientific research in the discipline of chemical sciences,
• participation in the scientific projects and grants in the candidate’s country and abroad,
• active participation in the scientific conferences in Poland and abroad,
• educating the scientific staff and supporting young researchers, doctoral students and MA students in their scientific research,
• publishing research results in the journals with the Influence Factor (IF) and with the number of ministry points above the cut-off point for the discipline of chemical sciences,
• realization of the organizational tasks in accordance with the Individual Assignment of Duties.

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Physics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Engineering » Chemical engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• minimum PhD degree in chemical sciences, chemical engineering or physical sciences awarded not earlier than 7 years before the date of the planned employment in the project,
• English: fluent in speaking and writing (min. B2),
• documented scientific research indexed in Scopus or Web of Science in the discipline of chemical sciences/material engineering/chemical engineering/physical sciences – published in journals with the high IF factor,
• preferred research subject including triboelectric generators, nanofluids, nanoporous materials, wettability,
• competences allowing for internationalization of the scientific activity, in particular to independently disseminate research results orally and in writing, independently edit manuscripts of scientific publications, and orally present research results in English.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• experience in research of the liquid-solid type triboelectric nanogenerators,
• experience in synthesis of the hybrid materials for the needs of designing triboelectric nanogenerators,
• experience in the experimental work connected with the intrusion-extrusion processes,
• experience in measuring wetting angles,
• experience in the research of phenomena in nanoscale, especially the wetting phenomena,
• self-reliance, organization skills,
• readiness to work in a team,
• readiness for scientific mobility,
• readiness to share the knowledge and experience with others.

Specific Requirements

Additionally we want to inform that the candidate must fulfil the following conditions:

the candidate has been awarded their PhD by other entity than the University of Silesia in Katowice, or they had a minimum 10 month of the uninterrupted and documented post-doctoral internship in other institution than the University of Silesia and in other country then the country where they were awarded their PhD

during the period when the candidate receives the remuneration for their full-time work in the project, they shall not receive any other remuneration as a part of direct costs in research projects financed by the NCN programmes.

during the period when the candidate receives the remuneration for their full-time work in the project, they will not receive remuneration arising from the employment contract concluded with other employer, that has its residence in Poland or in other country.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Chemistry

Additional Information
Benefits

WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING:

• full time employment in the NCN SONARA project: „ Understanding of conductive properties of nanofluids in nanopores for a new generation of triboelectric nanogenerators – Nano2-fluid” led by Yaroslav Grosu, PhD under the fixed period employment contract (36 months)
• employment at the University as the primary workplace,
• monthly remuneration in the amount of 7700 PLN gross (with the employer’s costs included),
• additional remuneration components in accordance with the Remuneration regulations of the University of Silesia,
• pro-quality bonus for special achievements according to regulations in force​,
• task-based working time,
• opportunity for further professional development,
• social benefits package,
• work environment supporting sustainable development based on the diversity, equality and inclusion,
• group life insurance for the University employees and their families,
• private medical care as a part of additional health insurance for the University employees and their families,
• ability to join the Occupational Pension Scheme and the group pension insurance POGODNA JESIEŃ.

Eligibility criteria

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• motivation letter,
• scientific resume (CV),
• copies of documents confirming candidate’s education (or scans of such documents),
• list of the candidate’s scientific achievements,
• candidate’s statement in which they declare that during the time they get the remuneration for the work in the project they will not receive any other remuneration from the means assigned as a part of direct costs of scientific projects financed from the National Science Centre programmes, or other remuneration from any other employer on the basis of employment contract, including the employer whose seat is beyond the territory of Poland,
• other documentation mentioned in the open call requirements.

Selection process

SCHEDULE OF THE CALL:

• application submission deadline: 5th of May 2024 (11:59 p.m. CET)
• the selection process will be concluded by the: 4th of July 2024

 

Additional comments

OPEN CALL PROCEDURE:

Applications received after the deadline, incomplete applications and applications submitted in any other way than defined in the open call announcement shall not be considered. 

The open call is conducted and solved by the open call committee appointed by the Rector. The open call procedure consists of two stages:

1) the formal assessment of the submitted documents,

2) merit-based evaluation of the candidates.

The formal assessment is preceded by the initial verification of the submitted documents confirming fulfilment of the requirements defined in the open call announcement. In the case of doubts the open call committee may call the applicant to complete the documentation in the defined period of time.

The open call committee prepares a list of persons whose applications fulfil the open call requirements to the greatest extent and invites them for an interview.

The interview may take place in person or by using the electronic means of communication. Invited candidates may be asked to prepare additional materials for the needs of presentation of their candidacy during the interview.

The open call committee may resign from conducting the interview if they state that the applications submitted in the open call do not fulfil the open call requirements.

The open call is solved by way of resolution adopted by the open call committee by secret ballot with the simple majority of votes.

The applicants are notified about the results of the open call. The applicants have a right to appeal against the open call committee’s decision in writing within 7 days from the day they are notified about the result of the open call. The appeal shall be considered by the Rector within the period of maximum 30 days.

The final, binding decision on employment of the candidate selected and recommended by the open call committee is made by the Rector.

The University reserves the right to leave the call unresolved.

 

APPLICATIONS:

Submitting an application in response to this Call means accepting the GDPR information clause available in the Application form.

 

Website for additional job details

https://us.edu.pl/pracownik/job-offers/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Chemistry

Country

Poland

State/Province

Silesia

City

Katowice

Postal Code

40-007

Street

Bankowa 14

Where to apply

Website

https://system.erecruiter.pl/FormTemplates/RecruitmentForm.aspx?webid=6649DAAA-…

Contact

State/Province

Silesia

City

Katowice

Website

https://us.edu.pl/en/

Street

Bankowa 12

Postal Code

40-007

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED