The Dean of the Faculty of Biology of the University of Warsaw invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor (Post-doctoral researcher) Reference No. WB-K-1/2023

19 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Warsaw, Faculty of Biology

Research Field

Biological sciences » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

19 Jun 2023 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

17 Jul 2023

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

WB-K-1/2023

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

No

Offer Description

Position: Assistant Professor (Post-doctoral researcher)

Employee group: research

Scientific discipline: biological sciences

Type of employment: contract

Working time: full time

Number of positions offered 1

Salary around 7000-7500 PLN/month (gross)

Minimum period of employment for the duration of the NCN grant OPUS21 2021/41/B/NZ8/04472 “Urbanisation impact on the avian gut microbiota: comparative and experimental approaches” , for a period of 24 months,

Unit of the Faculty of Biology (work place): Institute of Evolutionary Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Warsaw

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Key requirements Only candidates that fulfil conditions defined in Art. 113 of The Act of the Act of 20th of July 2020 – the Law on Higher Education and Science (Dz.U.2022 no. 574 with later amendments) may apply. Other requirements:  Doctoral degree in biological or related sciences obtained no earlier than 7 years before the year of employment in the project (this period does not include breaks related to parental and childcare leave and other conditions described in the regulations of OPUS NCN projects)  Scientific achievements in areas related to evolutionary biology of birds and/or bird ecology, documented by publications in prominent international journals from the JCR list  Familiarity with urban ecology. Experience in urban field work. Experience in passerine bird monitoring. Competence in statistical data analysis and/or in statistical analysis of microbiome data.  Knowledge of statistical analysis in R  Self-directed research, ability to work in a team.  Very good knowledge of the English language  Experience in fundraising for research  Commitment and ability to adapt to flexible working hours.  Mandatory contact with the project leader – dr hab. Marta Szulkin, prof. ucz. [email protected]

Specific Requirements

Basic duties 1. field work on a gradient of urbanisation 2. experience in statistical analysis of environmental and biological variables in a gradient of urbanisation 3. compilation and publication of results related to the urban biology of passerine birds 4. participation in seminars and scientific conferences 5. supervision of doctoral and masters students involved in the scientific work of the projects

Additional Information
Benefits

Salary around 7000-7500 PLN/month (gross)

Selection process

Required documents  an application addressed to the Rector of the University of Warsaw including a signed statement on processing of personal data.  copy of a PhD diploma;  professional CV including a list of publications;  motivation letter including research plan and teaching offer;  names and contact data (e-mail, phone number) of two academic researchers who can provide information about the Candidate;  a statement, in which the candidate confirms having read and accepted the regulations for conducting competitions, as set out in Ordinance No 106 of the Rector of the University of Warsaw, from 27 September 2019 , defining procedures for conducting a competition for the post of an academic teacher at the University of Warsaw (Monitor UW item 388; English translation). Application submission  by e-mail to [email protected] and [email protected] with annotation WB-K-1/2023 preferably in one PDF; the two aforementioned statements should be included as scans or the entire file may be electronically signed. Application deadline 19.06.2023 Publication of the results of the competition 30.06.2023 Recruitment procedure The applications will be proceeded by the Competition Committee of the Faculty of Biology following the aforementioned provisions of Ordinance No. 106 of the Rector of the University of Warsaw from 27 September 2019. The candidates will be informed about the date of the interview (on-line) and on the results of the competition by email. The Faculty of Biology reserves the right reply to selected applications only and to close the procedure without a ruling. The competition is the first stage of the procedure for hiring an academic teacher as specified in the Statute of the University of Warsaw, and a positive decision is a basis for further proceedings. Questions Please, direct your questions to Prof. dr hab. Marta Szulkin [email protected]

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Institute of Evolutionary Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Warsaw

Country

Poland

City

Warsaw

Postal Code

02-096

Street

Miecznikowa 1

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Warsaw

Website

http://www.biol.uw.edu.pl/pl/wydzial

Street

Miecznikowa 1

Postal Code

02-096

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED