Assistant Professor - research-teaching staff 48/2023/NA/WNP/IBBIOS

Katowice, śląskie
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14 dni temu

Offer DescriptionRECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SILESIA IN KATOWICE
announces the open call for the position of Assistant Professor in the group of research-teaching staffPlace of work: Faculty of Natural Sciences, Institute of Biology, Biotechnology and Environmental ProtectionJob location: Bankowa 9, 40-007 Katowice, Bankowa 12, 40-007 KatowiceNumber of available positions: 1Reference Number.: 48/2023/NA/WNP/IBBIOSKey words: embryology, histology, biological sciencesApplications to the open call may be submitted by those who meet the conditions specified in Section 113 of the Act - Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (i.e., Journal of Law 2023 item 742).KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

conducting the high-level scientific research in the scope of histology and embryology of animals, in accordance with the principles included in the “Strategy of the University of Silesia in Katowice”,
preparing scientific publications and publishing them in the renowned international scientific journals,
participation in scientific conferences,
teaching classes (in Polish and English) in the scope of histology, anatomy, and embryology of animals,
applying for the financing of projects at the National Science Centre programmes and for funding from other external sources, including the international sources,
participation in the realization of scientific projects and research-development works conducted by the Animal Histology and Embryology Team of the Institute of Biology, Biotechnology and Environmental Protection,
realization of organizational duties in accordance with the Individual Assignment of Duties.

RequirementsResearch Field Biological sciences Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

minimum PhD degree in the discipline of biological sciences or in the related discipline,
experience in conducting research in the discipline of biological sciences,
recent high-scoring scientific achievements in the scope of histology and ultrastructure of animal cells, including the papers of which the candidate is the first author or the correspondence author,
experience in managing and realization of the scientific projects, documented history of applying for the financing of research in the institutions in candidate's country or abroad,
documented scientific internships,
practical knowledge of the methods and techniques used in histological, embryological, and immunohistochemical research, documented by publications,
practical knowledge of research and methods of analysis of the animal cells and tissues, including the ability to operate transmission electron microscope, fluorescence microscope, and flow cytometer,
participation in the scientific conferences in the country and abroad (ability to present the research results to the public),
experience in teaching classes in the scope of histology, embryology or histological, histochemical, and immunohistochemical techniques in the higher education institution,
experience in knowledge popularization,
experience in conducting classes using the tools for distance learning,
command of English that allows for teaching classes,
command of Polish that allows for conducting classes or readiness to learn Polish (in the case of foreign candidates).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

experience in working in a research team,
readiness for research mobility,
readiness to share one's knowledge and experience with others,
self-reliance and good work organization skills.

Languages ENGLISH Level GoodLanguages POLISH Level ExcellentResearch Field Biological sciences » ZoologyAdditional InformationBenefitsTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

full-time employment under the fixed period employment contract*
employment at the University as a primary place of work,
base remuneration in accordance with the Remuneration regulations of the University of Silesia
additional remuneration components in accordance with The Rules and Regulations of Remuneration for Employees of the University of Silesia in Katowice,
pro-quality bonus for special achievements according to regulations in force,
the annual teaching load of 210 hours,
task-based working time,
opportunity for professional development,
work environment supporting sustainable development based on the diversity, equality, and inclusion,
social benefits package,
group life insurance for the University employees and their families,
private medical care as a part of additional health insurance for the University employees,
ability to join the Occupational Pension Scheme and the group pension insurance POGODNA JESIEŃ.

*at the University, the first employment contract concluded with an academic is the fixed period employment contract for the period of maximum 4 years.Eligibility criteriaREQUIRED DOCUMENTS: * motivational letter

scientific resume (CV),
copies of documents confirming candidate's education (or scans of such documents),
list of the candidate's scientific achievements/portfolio of the candidate's artistic achievements,
list of the candidate's didactic achievements,
list of the candidate's achievements in terms of popularization of science/art,
other documentation defined in the open call requirements.

Selection processSCHEDULE OF THE CALL:

application submission deadline: 8th of May 2024 (11.59 p.m. CET)
the selection process will be concluded by: 7th of July 2024

OPEN CALL PROCEDURE:Applications received after the deadline, incomplete applications and applications submitted in any other way than defined in the open call announcement shall not be considered.The open call is conducted and solved by the open call committee appointed by the Rector. The open call procedure consists of two stages:1) the formal assessment of the submitted documents,2) merit-based evaluation of the candidates.The formal assessment is preceded by the initial verification of the submitted documents confirming fulfilment of the requirements defined in the open call announcement. In the case of doubts the open call committee may call the applicant to complete the documentation in the defined period of time.The open call committee prepares a list of persons whose applications fulfil the open call requirements to the greatest extent and invites them for an interview.The interview may take place in person or by using the electronic means of communication. The invited candidates may be asked to prepare additional materials for the needs of presentation of their candidacy during the interview.The open call committee may resign from conducting the interview if they state that the applications submitted in the open call do not fulfil the open call requirements.The open call is solved by way of resolution adopted by the open call committee by secret ballot with the simple majority of votes.The applicants are notified about the results of the open call. The applicants have a right to appeal against the open call committee's decision in writing within 7 days from the day they are notified about the result of the open call. The appeal shall be considered by the Rector within the period of maximum 30 days.The final, binding decision on employment of the candidate selected and recommended by the open call committee is made by the Rector.The University reserves the right to leave the call unresolved.Additional commentsThe condition necessary for employment of the candidate selected in the selection proceedings is the fulfilment of the obligations arising from Section 265(4), (5), (13) of the Act - Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Law of 2023 item 724).In the case of applying for employment at the University of Silesia in Katowice as the primary place of work, candidates employed in other higher education institutions as their primary place of work, should, as of the day of their employment, fulfil the requirement defined in art. 120, section 2 of the Act - Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Law of 2023 item 742), according to which an academic may have only one primary place of work at a time.In the case of person selected as a result of the open call selection procedure, who has obtained their academic degree, their degree in arts or their professional title abroad, and whose academic degree, degree in arts or their professional title has not been recognized as equivalent with the adequate Polish degree or title, employment of such person is possible in accordance with art. 116 section 2a of the Act - Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Law of 2023 item 742), in accordance with the procedure in force at the University or on the basis of the nostrification procedure, for which the candidate shall apply. Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Faculty of Natural Sciences, Institute of Biology, Biotechnology and Environmental Protection Country Poland State/Province Silesia City Katowice Postal Code 40-007 Street Bankowa 9Where to apply WebsiteContact State/ProvinceSilesia CityKatowice WebsiteStreetBankowa 12 Postal Code40-007 E-Maildhr@us.edu.plSTATUS: EXPIRED

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