Department of Plant Ecophysiology

Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection

University of Lodz

will employ

Assistant professor in the group of research and teaching staff

INSTITUTION: Department of Plant Ecophysiology, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz

CITY: Łódź

POSITION: Assistant professor in the group of research and teaching staff (scientific-didactic position)

HOURLY DIMENSION: full time

SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINE: biological sciences

DATE OF ANNOUNCEMENT: March 1, 2023.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF OFFERS: April 9, 2023 (40 days)

LINK TO THE UNIVERSITY WEBSITE: www.uni.lodz.pl

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: application should be submitted to the following address:malgorzata.posmyk@biol.uni.lodz.pl

KEYWORDS: ecophysiology, plant physiology and biochemistry, plant molecular biology techniques, plant biotechnology.

DESCRIPTION (subject, expectations, comments): The Department conducts research in the field of plant’s ecophysiology, physiology, biochemistry and biotechnology, at all levels of their organization (physiological, cytological, biochemical tests, molecular biology of plants). We conduct adequate academic classes in 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree studies in the following fields: Biology, Biotechnology, Biomonitoring and ecological biotechnologies and also EcoCity (sustainable urban development).

The candidate should meet the following criteria and have:

• doctoral diploma in biological sciences recognized in Poland (or a relevant certificate of awarding a doctoral degree);
• documented scientific achievements in the field of plant biology, in the form of publications in recognized international journals; at least 300 MEiN points for publications ≥ 100 MEiN points., including in at least one publication ≥ 100 MEiN points as the first author and/or corresponding author;
• willingness to participate in research on the regulation of plant growth and development, resistance and adaptation to stress conditions, carried out at various levels of organization with the use of modern methods of experimental biology. Ability to use the techniques listed below will be an advantages:

-tissue and cell culture techniques (in vitro cultures);

-techniques in the field of plant cytology, histology and histochemistry;

-biochemical methods for plant material analysis, including: stress markers, enzymatic tests, HPLC analyzes;

-skills in molecular biology techniques: isolation and purification of DNA, RNA, proteins; separation of these materials with electrophoretic methods (IEF, SDS-PAGE, 2-D), Western blot technique, proteomic analysis, PCR, RT-PCR – performance and optimization;

• good command of spoken and written English;
• experience in the implementation of national and/or international projects and a documented scientific internship abroad will be an advantage;
• due to the didactic obligation, the Candidate is expected to have basic knowledge in the area of: physiology, biochemistry and plant biotechnology, as well as readiness to conduct laboratory classes and supervise diploma theses; an advantage will be the ability to conduct classes in English;
• due to the teaching and administrative duties at the Department, a foreign Candidate must be fluent in Polish, both in writing and in speech;
• the ability to write scientific texts in the field of biology, fluent knowledge of both typical office software and programs useful for biological material imaging and documentation, and statistical analysis.

The Candidate is expected to be professional, committed, creative, and able to work in a team.

Persons entering the competition should submit an application for employment addressed to Rector of the University of Lodz with the attachments listed below:

-personal questionnaire for the applicant for employment and statements available on the website of the University of Lodz - including a statement that the University of Lodz will be the candidate's primary place of work (https://www.uni.lodz.pl/kariera),

-motivation letter,

-curriculum vitae (with photo), including a list of scientific achievements to date: publications, conference presentations, internships, training courses completed and scientific projects, etc. (for publications, please include the IF and MEiN score, as well as the total number of citations and the h-index),

-a copy of the higher education diploma (all fields of study),

-information about the level of the Polish language competences (for foreigners);

-information about the level of the English language competences (and any others languages),

-a copy of the doctoral diploma or a certificate of the award of a doctoral degree,

-the RODO clause available on the University of Lodz website (https://www.uni.lodz.pl/kariera).

Competition settlement deadline: until April 20, 2023

We reserve the right to interview selected people. Travel and stay is at the candidate's own expense.

Winning the competition does not guarantee employment at the University of Lodz.

biological sciences

ecophysiology, plant physiology and biochemistry, plant molecular biology techniques, plant biotechnology