Assistant professor

University of Warsaw, Poland

Updated: 4 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 01 Feb 2024

29 Dec 2023
Job Information
Organisation/Company

University of Warsaw
Department

Faculty of Physics Institute of Experimental Physics Division of Biophysics Laboratory of Bioorganic Chemistry
Research Field

Physics » Chemical physics
Physics » Biophysics
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country

Poland
Application Deadline

1 Feb 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

40
Offer Starting Date

1 Apr 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

COMPETITION OPENING DATE JANUARY 2nd, 2024

The selected candidate will join the research team working on a OPUS project entitled “Dinucleoside polyphosphates (NpnN′s) as a component of the molecular mechanism in plant response to environmental stresses on the example of grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.)”, financed by the National Science Centre Poland. The aim of this project is to gain new knowledge concerning the signaling role of dinucleoside polyphosphates (NpnN´s) under cadmium stress in plants.

 

The candidate must meet the conditions set by the National Science Center for people employed in a post-doc position. In particular, the person employed for this position must have a doctoral degree obtained no earlier than 7 years before the year of employment in the project. This period does not include breaks related to maternity leave, additional maternity leave, leave on the conditions of maternity leave, additional leave on the conditions of maternity leave, paternity leave, or parental leave granted on the terms specified in the provisions of the Labor Code or the receipt of sickness allowance or rehabilitation benefits in connection with incapacity for work, including those caused by diseases requiring medical rehabilitation. For women, the indicated 7-year period may be extended by 18 months for each child born or adopted. A woman can choose a more favourable way to indicate breaks in her scientific career.

The employment will take place in accordance with the NCN regulations, in particular the employed person must meet the following conditions jointly:

  • the principal investigator was not a supervisor or assistant supervisor of her doctoral dissertation;
  • their PhD degree has been awarded by another institution than the one planned to employ them at this post or they have completed a continuous and evidenced post-doctoral fellowship of at least 10 months in another institution than the host institution for the project and in another country than the one in which they have been conferred a PhD degree;
  • at the time of receiving remuneration, they will not be receiving any other remuneration paid from the funds granted to research projects under NCN calls under the heading of direct costs;
  • in  the period of receiving the remuneration they will be receiving no remuneration from another employer pursuant to an employment contract, including an employer with registered office outside of Poland;
  • during the period of receiving this remuneration, he will not receive retirement benefits from the social security system;
  • will be employed for at least 6 months.

The candidates have to conform to the conditions stated in art. 113 of Higher Education Law dated 20.07.2018 (Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland 2023, item 742 with subsequent amendments).


Requirements
Research Field
Physics » Biophysics
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The researcher will be involved in the design of synthesis pathways, synthesis of nucleotide analogs, purification of compounds, structure verification by NMR and MS. The researcher's tasks will also include determining the level of dinucleoside polyphosphates in plant material, reporting obtained results, and preparing manuscripts.


Specific Requirements
  • PhD degree in organic/bioorganic/medical chemistry, biophysics, molecular biology or related field
  • Previous experience in organic or bioorganic chemistry is desirable
  • Knowledge of spectroscopic methods, especially NMR and MS, is desirable
  • Good organizational skills and the ability to work in a team
  • Ability to fluently communicate in English and interest in the chemistry of nucleotides
  • List of publication will be an important factor in candidate evaluation

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Research Field
Physics » Biophysics
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Additional Information
Eligibility criteria

To apply please send following documents in English in one PDF-file to [email protected]

  • Updated Curriculum vitae inclusive of contact details to previous supervisors and description of prior research experience. (Max 2 pages)
  • Mottivation letter (Max 2 pages)
  • A list of publications and conference presentations
  • Recommendation letter(s) of your previous supervisors or collaborators (Desirable).
  • Information on the processing of personal data - information clause and consent clause - attachment to the announcement (available on the website https://bsp.adm.uw.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2021/01/Klauzula-informacyjna-przy-rekrutacji-do-pracy_11_2019_EN.docx  -  the pdf-format with a scanned signature.
  • Statement on reading and accepting the rules for job applications for a position of an academic teacher at the University of Warsaw (available on the website https://www.fuw.edu.pl/dokumenty-i-formularze.html ) -  the pdf-format with a scanned signature.

    • Selection process

    Candidate selected in in the competition is required to submit original documents. The entire procedure will be concluded before 15.02.2024. The candidate might be asked for an interview with the commission appointed by the Dean of the Faculty. Candidates will be notified individually (by e-mail) about the results of the competition. This announcement is the first step in the procedure of employing an academic teacher and its positive result will be a base for consecutive steps.


    Website for additional job details

    http://www.fuw.edu.pl

    Work Location(s)
    Number of offers available
    1
    Company/Institute
    University of Warsaw
    Country
    Poland
    State/Province
    Masovian
    City
    Warsaw
    Postal Code
    02-093
    Street
    Pasteura 5

    Where to apply
    E-mail

    [email protected]

    Contact
    State/Province

    Masovian
    City

    Warsaw
    Website

    http://www.fuw.edu.pl
    Street

    Pasteura 5
    Postal Code

    02-093
    E-Mail

    [email protected]

    STATUS: EXPIRED

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