Research Assistant

29 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Institute of Rural Health

Department

Institute of Rural Health

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

20 Feb 2024 - 15:00 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

29 Jan 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

Institute of Rural Health Witold Chodźka in Lublin is in search of a full-time Research Assistant at the Department of Toxicology and Food Safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Conducting and participating in scientific research and development work, in accordance with the Department's strategy,

    Acquiring funds for scientific research through applications in national or international competitions,

    Disseminating the results of scientific or development research by publishing them in the most prestigious scientific journals from the Journal Citation Reports list,

    Showing initiative in organizing and improving one's own work and the team/unit,

    Other organizational duties assigned by the immediate supervisor

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Master's degree or equivalent in a field related to the competition.

At least 5 years of scientific experience in basic research in the field of microbiology, biology, and toxicology.

Confirmed authorship or co-authorship of at least 8 articles in peer-reviewed journals from the Philadelphia List.

Very good knowledge of using a fluorescence microscope and experience in identifying and differentiating microorganisms.

Desirable knowledge of ISO standards and Quality Standards for food, water  and cosmetics.

The experience in implementing projects and grants using IT technologies, from external sources (e.g., National Science Center, National Centre for Research and Development, etc.).

Professional proficiency in spoken/written English.

Possession of authorization to perform activities related to the use of animals for scientific purposes

Very good knowledge of computer hardware and office programs (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint), image analysis programs and statistical data analysis programs.

Master's degree or equivalent in a field related to the competition.

At least 5 years of scientific experience in basic research in the field of microbiology, biology, and toxicology.

Confirmed authorship or co-authorship of at least 8 articles in peer-reviewed journals from the Philadelphia List.

Very good knowledge of using a fluorescence microscope and experience in identifying and differentiating microorganisms.

Desirable knowledge of ISO standards and Quality Standards for food, water  and cosmetics.

The experience in implementing projects and grants using IT technologies, from external sources (e.g., National Science Center, National Centre for Research and Development, etc.).

Professional proficiency in spoken/written English.

Possession of authorization to perform activities related to the use of animals for scientific purposes

Very good knowledge of computer hardware and office programs (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint), image analysis programs and statistical data analysis programs.

Specific Requirements

Candidates are required to provide the following documents:

1) CV containing detailed information on scientific experience with particular emphasis on research competencies indicated in the content of the advertisement.

2) Cover letter

3) Application for the position of a research worker constituting Annex No. 2 to Application form

4) Copies of relevant documents/diplomas confirming your education and research competencies.

5) Copies of relevant documents/diplomas confirming qualifications to perform activities related to the use of animals for scientific purposes

6) Declaration of the level of knowledge of the English language.

7) Declaration of meeting all the conditions specified in the announcement as of the date of submitting the documents.

8) Declaration of no criminal or professional criminal record.

9) Declaration of the full exercise of public rights.

10) Other documents proving the possession of additional qualifications;

11) Consent to the processing of personal data along with the information clause constituting Annex No.4 to Application form.

Languages

POLISH

Level

Mother Tongue

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Internal Application form(s) needed
Research Assistant - Application form.pdf
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Additional Information
Benefits

Full-time employment contract, for an indefinite period from April 1, 2024. The place of work will be the Institute of Rural Health W. Chodźki in Lublin (Poland); Department of Toxicology and Food Safety

Selection process

The competition procedure will be conducted in Polish.

The competition procedure will be conducted by the Competition Commission.

The Competition Committee is entitled to verify the documents submitted by the candidates, including the compliance of declarations with the facts.

Candidates who have successfully passed the formal assessment of the submitted documents will be invited to the interview.

The invitation to the interview will be sent by e-mail (to the e-mail address provided in the candidate's CV) by the Chairman of the Competition Committee.

Date of the interview: February 26, 2024.

Documents should be submitted by February 20, 2024, to the Institute's Office or sent to the following address: Grzegorz Raszewski, Department of Toxicology and Food Safety, Institute of Rural Medicine. Witolda Chodźka, ul. Jaczewskiego 2, 20-090 Lublin (in the case of a shipment, the date of receipt of the documents by the Institute is decisive). Documents should be submitted in a sealed envelope with the note "Competition for a scientific position at the Department of Toxicology and Food Safety". Additional information can be obtained at the following e-mail address: [email protected]

Additional comments

The final employment decision will be made by the Director of the Institute of Rural Health in Lublin after consulting the Scientific Council of the Institute of Rural Health in Lublin.

An employment contract will be concluded with the selected candidate if it is possible to verify the data provided by candidate in the POL-on system and indicate the Institute of Rural Medicin as the first place of work.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Institute of Rural Health Department of Toxicology and Food Safety

Country

Poland

Geofield

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Institute of Rural Health Department of Toxicology and Food Safety

Country

Poland

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Lubelskie

City

Lublin

Website

http://imw.lublin.pl

Street

Jaczewskiego 2

Postal Code

20-090

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED