Post-doc, Assistant Professor in Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University

Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, Poland

Updated: 3 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 31 Mar 2024

30 Jan 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University
Department

Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology
Research Field

Biological sciences
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country

Poland
Application Deadline

31 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

40
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

RECTOR

of the Jagiellonian University announces a selection procedure for the position of an ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Group of employees

Research staff

JU organisational unit (place of work performance)

Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology

Field of science

Natural sciences

Discipline

Biological Sciences

Scope

Biochemistry / Molecular Biology

Number of posts

1

Type of employment

Fixed-term employment contract

Working time

Full time

Planned duration of employment

02.05.2024 – 31.03.2028

Expected date of employment commencement

May 2024

 Remuneration

according to the Rules for Remunerating Jagiellonian University Employees

Requirements

The selection procedure is open to all individuals, who meet the requirements set out in Articles 113 and 116.2.3 of the Act of 20 July 2018 – Law on Higher Education and Science, and who meet the following eligibility criteria according to § 165 of the Statute of the Jagiellonian University:

  • holding at least a doctoral degree;
  • having attained relevant scientific achievements;
  • taking an active part in the scientific community.

Additional requirements

and expectations

An ideal candidate will:

  • be highly motivated and with knowledge and experience of either plant physiology, ecophysiology, molecular biology, botany, or photobiology (required);
  • have experience working in a laboratory or field research  (required)
  • have experience investigating plant photosynthetic processes (PAM) (desirable)
  • have the physical fitness for working in high mountains (required)
  • have a Category B driving license (desirable)
  • have scientific education in the discipline of biological, agricultural, or forestry sciences.
  • have a strong report of scientific publication including at least one lead-author publication in a reputable indexed peer-reviewed scientific journal (required);
  • demonstrate self-motivation to establish their own line of research and pursue a scientific career; (required)
  • be able to work well together with colleagues and collaborators as part of the team, to create an atmosphere of trust and respect; (required)
  • have good presentation and communication skills in spoken and written English; (required)
  • fulfill requirements stemming from Regulations on awarding funding for research tasks funded by the National Science Centre as regards research projects , including:
  • having obtained a doctoral degree in the year of employment in the project or within the period of 7 years before January 1, 2024. (This period may be extended by the time spent on long-term (over 90 days) documented sickness benefits or rehabilitation benefits due to incapacity for work. In addition, this period may be extended by the number of months of leave related to the care and upbringing of children granted on the terms set out in the Labour Law, and in the case of women - by 18 months for each child born or adopted, if this method of indicating breaks in the scientific career is more favourable.),
  • having obtained a doctoral degree in an entity other than Jagiellonian University, or fulfilling additional requirements stated by NCN

    • Project Title

    Opus-25: The balance between blue light and UV-A radiation in the control of chloroplast movements

    Project description

    The selected candidate will work on a project financed by the National Science Centre, the aim of which is to investigate the long- and short-term effects of UV radiation on chloroplast movements in model and wild species. Long-term effects tested will include changes in leaf morphology and anatomy, and the concentration of UV-absorbing compounds in leaf tissue. Short-term studies will focus on detailed characterization of chloroplast movements in response to shortwave radiation. The second part of the project is devoted to plant adaptations in the context of chloroplast movements along an altitudinal gradient of UV radiation in the Tatra Mountains; especially in the range of 700-2000 m above sea level. Species with a wide ecological range, capable of growing in the lower montane and alpine zones, as well as species of rock communities differing in exposure to UV radiation, will be examined. The selected candidate will work in Dr. Justyna Łabuz’s team at the Photobiology Laboratory located at the Małopolska Center of Biotechnology in Krakow, Poland

    Scope of duties

    according to the Work Regulations of the Jagiellonian University Annex 1 to the Work Regulations of the Jagiellonian University – Model scopes of responsibilities and duties of academic teachers.

    The candidate's duties will be as follows:

    • planning and executing the experiments carried out as part of the project;
    • collecting and drawing conclusions from the data obtained as part of publishable manuscripts that advance the field, and allow further experiments to be planned;
    • mentoring less-experienced members of the project team, including M.Sc. and Ph.D. students
    • Contributing to other research carried out in the group that falls within their expertise, as well as being an active and constructive member of the project team;
    • supervising the daily work of technicians and working with the PI in the preparation of figures and manuscripts for publication.

    We offer

    • stable employment based on an employment contract at a renowned university,
    • cooperation with the interdisciplinary academic community represented by prominent scientists,
    • academic support and professional development including further training towards advanced qualifications,
    • access to research infrastructure,
    • benefits in the form of a Multisport card, sports activities, medical packages, group insurance,
    • additional social benefits.

    Required application documents

  • CV,
  • personal questionnaire filled in by the candidate,
  • scan of the doctoral diploma or a diploma confirming the candidate’s habilitation degree, if applicable,
  • information on the candidate’s scientific teaching, and organisational achievements,
  • declaration of the candidate, confirming that the Jagiellonian University will be their primary place of work, should they be selected in the selection procedure,
  • statement under Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science,
  • statement on acknowledging and accepting the rules and regulations concerning intellectual property management and commercialisation in force at the Jagiellonian University

    • Declaration forms (no. 5-7) and personal questionnaire template (no. 2) can be obtained at:

    https://cso.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/-nauczyciele

    Additional application documents

  • motivation letter describing why you want to join our group and what you can bring to us;
  • brief description of your previous work (up to 2 pages);
  • list of publications indicating the publisher and the number of pages (if none, please write a justification);
  • recommendation letters from supervisors about the candidate’s suitability and qualifications for scientific work;

    • The course of selection procedure

    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 .

     

    Form of submission

    by e-mail to the address: [email protected] , title: OPUS_25_post-doc - Name and Last Name

    Deadline for submission of applications

    31.03.2024

    Expected date of the selection procedure settlement

    14.04.2024

    Method of communicating of the results of the selection procedure

    by e-mail

    Questions 

    For further information please contact by e-mail: [email protected] , [email protected]

     

    In the selection procedure, the Jagiellonian University follows the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.

    Jagiellonian University does not provide housing.

     


    Requirements
    Research Field
    Biological sciences
    Education Level
    PhD or equivalent

    Skills/Qualifications

    Requirements

    The selection procedure is open to all individuals, who meet the requirements set out in Articles 113 and 116.2.3 of the Act of 20 July 2018 – Law on Higher Education and Science, and who meet the following eligibility criteria according to § 165 of the Statute of the Jagiellonian University:

    • holding at least a doctoral degree;
    • having attained relevant scientific achievements;
    • taking an active part in the scientific community.

    Additional requirements

    and expectations

    An ideal candidate will:

  • be highly motivated and with knowledge and experience of either plant physiology, ecophysiology, molecular biology, botany, or photobiology (required);
  • have experience working in a laboratory or field research  (required)
  • have experience investigating plant photosynthetic processes (PAM) (desirable)
  • have the physical fitness for working in high mountains (required)
  • have a Category B driving license (desirable)
  • have scientific education in the discipline of biological, agricultural, or forestry sciences.
  • have a strong report of scientific publication including at least one lead-author publication in a reputable indexed peer-reviewed scientific journal (required);
  • demonstrate self-motivation to establish their own line of research and pursue a scientific career; (required)
  • be able to work well together with colleagues and collaborators as part of the team, to create an atmosphere of trust and respect; (required)
  • have good presentation and communication skills in spoken and written English; (required)
  • fulfill requirements stemming from Regulations on awarding funding for research tasks funded by the National Science Centre as regards research projects , including:
  • having obtained a doctoral degree in the year of employment in the project or within the period of 7 years before January 1, 2024. (This period may be extended by the time spent on long-term (over 90 days) documented sickness benefits or rehabilitation benefits due to incapacity for work. In addition, this period may be extended by the number of months of leave related to the care and upbringing of children granted on the terms set out in the Labour Law, and in the case of women - by 18 months for each child born or adopted, if this method of indicating breaks in the scientific career is more favourable.),
  • having obtained a doctoral degree in an entity other than Jagiellonian University, or fulfilling additional requirements stated by NCN

    • Languages
    ENGLISH
    Level
    Good

    Research Field
    Biological sciences

    Additional Information
    Benefits

    We offer

    • stable employment based on an employment contract at a renowned university,
    • cooperation with the interdisciplinary academic community represented by prominent scientists,
    • academic support and professional development including further training towards advanced qualifications,
    • access to research infrastructure,
    • benefits in the form of a Multisport card, sports activities, medical packages, group insurance,
    • additional social benefits.

    Eligibility criteria

    Required application documents

  • CV,
  • personal questionnaire filled in by the candidate,
  • scan of the doctoral diploma or a diploma confirming the candidate’s habilitation degree, if applicable,
  • information on the candidate’s scientific teaching, and organisational achievements,
  • declaration of the candidate, confirming that the Jagiellonian University will be their primary place of work, should they be selected in the selection procedure,
  • statement under Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science,
  • statement on acknowledging and accepting the rules and regulations concerning intellectual property management and commercialisation in force at the Jagiellonian University

    • Declaration forms (no. 5-7) and personal questionnaire template (no. 2) can be obtained at:

    https://cso.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/-nauczyciele

    Additional application documents

  • motivation letter describing why you want to join our group and what you can bring to us;
  • brief description of your previous work (up to 2 pages);
  • list of publications indicating the publisher and the number of pages (if none, please write a justification);
  • recommendation letters from supervisors about the candidate’s suitability and qualifications for scientific work;

    • Selection process

    The course of selection procedure

    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 .

     

    Form of submission

    by e-mail to the address: [email protected] , title: OPUS_25_post-doc - Name and Last Name

    Deadline for submission of applications

    31.03.2024


    Additional comments

    Expected date of the selection procedure settlement

    14.04.2024

    Method of communicating of the results of the selection procedure

    by e-mail

    Questions 

    For further information please contact by e-mail: [email protected] , [email protected]

     

    In the selection procedure, the Jagiellonian University follows the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.

    Jagiellonian University does not provide housing.

     


    Website for additional job details

    http://www.mcb.uj.edu.pl

    Work Location(s)
    Number of offers available
    1
    Company/Institute
    Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University
    Country
    Poland
    City
    Krakow
    Postal Code
    30-387
    Street
    Gronostajowa 7A
    Geofield


    Where to apply
    E-mail

    [email protected]

    Contact
    City

    Krakow
    Website

    http://www.mcb.uj.edu.pl
    Street

    Gronostajowa 7A
    Postal Code

    30-387
    E-Mail

    [email protected]

    STATUS: EXPIRED

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