The Dean of the Faculty of Biology of the University of Warsaw invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor. Reference No. WB-K-5/2024

8 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Warsaw, Faculty of Biology

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

3 Jun 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

15 Jul 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

WB-K-5/2024

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

No

Offer Description

The Dean of the Faculty of Biology of the University of Warsaw invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor.
Reference No. WB-K-5/2024

Position: Assistant professor

Employee group: Research and teaching

Scientific discipline: Biological sciences

Type of employment: Contract

Working time: Full time

Number of positions offered: 1

Salary: 7620–7969 PLN (gross) per month, depending on the scientific degree

Minimum period of employment
The position initially offers temporary employment for a period of 33 months, with the possibility of permanent employment thereafter, subject to a positive evaluation of the Candidate's scientific achievements.

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Unit of the Faculty of Biology (work place)
Prior to submitting the application, the Candidate must select the unit (i.e., institute or department) and contact its director to confirm the feasibility of employment within that unit. Key requirements
Only candidates who fulfil conditions defined in Art. 113 of The Act of 20th of July 2018 – the Law on Higher Education and Science (Dz.U.2023 no. 742 with later amendments) may apply..
Other requirements:
 PHD degree in biological sciences or a related field, obtained not earlier than four years prior to the submission deadline (Candidates who obtained their PhD earlier should refer to call No. WB-K-6/2024)
 Academic achievements demonstrated by publications in renowned scientific journals, national and international awards, invitations to deliver lectures and seminars, etc.
 Submission of a research plan outlining the Candidate’s scientific development including plans for internships and training abroad.
 Submission of a teaching proposal that complements the Faculty’s existing offerings.
 Prior teaching experience; experience in popularizing science is also desirable.
 International experience, e.g., participation in international conferences, postdoctoral positions, internships, and training completed abroad, etc.
 Desirable experience in application for research grants .

Specific Requirements

Required documents
 An application addressed to the Rector of the University of Warsaw, including a signed statement on the processing of personal data.
 A copy of Ph.D. diploma.
 A photograph.
 A professional CV, including a list of publications.
 A motivation letter that includes a research plan and teaching proposal.
 Names and contact information (email, 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 outlined 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)
 A consent (by email) from the director of the internal unit of the Faculty of Biology, where the Candidate wishes to be employed, confirming that the unit will provide office and lab space if the Candidate is selected.

Additional Information
Additional comments

Application submission
By email to [email protected] with annotation WB-K-5/2024, preferably in one PDF; the two aforementioned statements should be included as scans or the entire file may be electronically signed.

Application deadline: 3 June 2024

Publication of the results of the competition: by 24 June 2024

Recruitment procedure
The applications will be reviewed by the Competition Committee of the Faculty of Biology in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 106 of the Rector of the University of Warsaw from 27 September 2019, as previously mentioned. Candidates will be notified of the interview date (to be conducted online) and the results of the competition by email.
The Faculty of Biology reserves the right to reply to selected applications only and to close the procedure without making a final decision.
The competition represents the initial stage of the academic teacher hiring process outlined in the Statute of the University of Warsaw, and a positive decision serves as a basis for further proceedings.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Faculty of Biology, University of Warsaw

Country

Poland

State/Province

Warsaw

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