Assistant Professor - research-teaching staff [15/2024/NA/WNP/IBBIOS]

2 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Silesia in Katowice

Research Field

Biological sciences » Botany

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

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

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

app. 40

Offer Starting Date

1 Oct 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

15/2024/NA/WNP/IBBIOS

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 in the group of research-teaching staff

Place of work: Faculty of Natural Sciences, Institute of Biology, Biotechnology and Environmental Protection

Job location: Jagiellońska 28, 40-032 Katowice, Bankowa 12, 40-007 Katowice

Number of available positions: 1       

Reference Number.: 15/2024/NA/WNP/IBBIOS                                             

Key words: biology of plant development, biophysics, plant growth, cell wall, biomimetics

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 biological sciences in the scope of plant development biology, in particular: regulation of the morphogenetic processes including plant growth on different organization levels (cells, tissues, organs), and biomechanical properties of cells and plant tissues together with its practical application in biomimetics in accordance with the principles of included in the “Strategy of the University of Silesia in Katowice”,
• preparing scientific publications and publishing them in the renowned international scientific journals,
• participation in scientific conferences,
• teaching classes in the scope of plant development biology, biophysics, IT techniques and statistical methods in biological sciences and related sciences,
• applying for financing of projects at the National Science Centre programmes and for financing from other external sources, including the international sources,
• realization of the candidate’s own scientific projects as well as participation in realization of scientific projects and research-development works conducted by the Biophysics and Plant Morphogenesis Team,
• realization of organizational duties arising from the USil regulations for the faculty and the university.

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences » Botany

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• minimum PhD degree in the discipline of biological sciences or in the related discipline,
• experience in conducting research in the discipline of biological sciences,
• documented, recent high-scoring scientific achievements published in the journals from the Journal Citation Reports list, in the discipline of biological sciences in the area of biology, bionics (biomimetics), biophysics or biotechnology,
• experience in realization of research projects,
• documented history of applying for financing of research in the institutions in the candidate’s country and the institutions from abroad,
• documented international research works confirmed by joint publications or the joint scientific project,
• documented scientific internship abroad,
• practical knowledge of the modern research methods of the plant development biology and biophysics applied in research of the plant morphogenesis, taking into account the biomechanical, biochemical or/and genetic mechanisms of cellular growth, and growth of tissues and organs of plants, bionics (biomimetics) and biomechanics, in particular the advanced microscope techniques and methodology of biomechanical and rheologic research documented by publications; knowledge of the computer-assisted image analysis techniques, as well as minimum basic knowledge of the programming environment Matlab, Python or the related programmes,
• documented participation in presenting research results on the scientific conferences in the candidate’s country and in the international scientific conferences,
• experience in conducting classes in the higher education institution,
• experience in conducting classes using the tools for distance learning,
• experience in popularization of science,
• command of English that allows for teaching classes,
• command of Polish that allows for conducting classes or readiness to learn Polish (in the case of foreign candidates).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• experience in work in a research team,
• readiness to the scientific/didactic mobility,
• readiness to share one’s knowledge and experience with others,
• self-reliance and good work organization skills.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Languages

POLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Biological sciences » Botany

Additional Information
Benefits

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• full time employment under the fixed period employment contract *
• employment at the University as a primary place of work,
• base remuneration in accordance with the Remuneration regulations of the University of Silesia
• additional remuneration components in accordance with The Rules and Regulations of Remuneration for Employees of the University of Silesia in Katowice,
• pro-quality bonus for special achievements according to regulations in force,
• the annual teaching load of 210 hours,
• task-based working time,
• opportunity for professional development,
• work environment supporting sustainable development based on the diversity, equality and inclusion,
• social benefits package,
• group life insurance for the University employees and their families,
• private medical care as a part of additional health insurance for the University employees,
• ability to join the Occupational Pension Scheme and the group pension insurance POGODNA JESIEŃ.

*at the University first employment contract concluded with an academic is the fixed period employment contract for the period of maximum 4 years. 

 

Eligibility criteria

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

motivational letter

scientific resume (CV),

copies of documents confirming candidate’s education (or scans of such documents),

list of the candidate’s scientific achievements/artistic achievements,

list of the candidate’s didactic achievements,

list of the candidate’s achievements in terms of popularization of science,

other documentation defined in the open call requirements.

Selection process

SCHEDULE OF THE CALL:

• application submission deadline:  23rd ​ ​of May 2024 (11.59 p.m. CET)
• the selection process will be concluded by: 22th  of July 2024 

 

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 The 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.

Additional comments

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

The condition necessary for employment of the candidate selected in the selection proceedings is the fulfilment of the obligations arising from Section 265(4), (5), (13) of the Act – Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Law of 2023 item 724).

In the case of applying for employment at the University of Silesia in Katowice as the primary place of work, candidates employed in other higher education institutions as their primary place of work, should, as of the day of their employment, fulfil the requirement defined in art. 120, section 2 of the Act – Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Law of 2023 item 742), according to which an academic may have only one primary place of work at a time.

In the case of person selected as a result of the open call selection procedure, who has obtained their academic degree, their degree in arts or their professional title abroad, and whose academic degree, degree in arts or their professional title has not been recognized as equivalent with the adequate Polish degree or title, employment of such person is possible in accordance with art. 116 section 2a of the Act – Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Law of 2023 item 742), in accordance with the procedure in force at the University or on the basis of the nostrification procedure, for which the candidate shall apply. 

Website for additional job details

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

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Faculty of Natural Sciences, Institute of Biology, Biotechnology and Environmental Protection

Country

Poland

State/Province

Silesia

City

Katowice

Postal Code

40-032

Street

Jagiellońska 28

Where to apply

Website

https://system.erecruiter.pl/FormTemplates/RecruitmentForm.aspx?webid=046EEA44-…

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