Department of Ecology and Vertebrate Zoology
Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection
University of Lodz
will employ
adjunct researcher

INSTITUTION: Department of Ecology and Vertebrate Zoology, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz
CITY: Lodz
POSITION: adjunct researcher (Polish: adiunkt), post-doc
HOURLY DIMENSION: full-time
SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINE: biological sciences
DATE OF ANNOUNCEMENT: 18 June 2024
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: 22 July 2024
LINK TO THE UNIVERSITY WEBSITE: www.uni.lodz.pl
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: application in English should be submitted to the following address: martin.reichard@biol.uni.lodz.pl (please obligatorily write ‘competition ADT009’ in the subject line of the e-mail)
KEYWORDS: competition for the position adjunct researcher (Polish: adiunkt), freshwater ecology, ecological interactions, biodiversity, coevolution, invasive species
DESCRIPTION: A candidate has to meet the requirements of article 113 and article 116 of the Act of 20 July 2018 ‒ Law on Higher Education and Science (The Official Journal of Laws of 2018, item 1668, with amendments) and the Statute of the University of Lodz, taking into account article 246 section 5 of the Act of 3 July 2018 – Regulations introducing the Act Law on Higher Education and Science
(The Official Journal of Laws of 2018, item 1669).
The candidate should meet the following criteria:
1. Have a Ph.D. degree in biological or closely related sciences which is recognized in Poland.
2. Have experience in experimental work and data analyses.
3. Have considerable achievements in the form of publications in animal biology/ecology published in JCR journals.
4. Demonstrate the ability to communicate fluently in English (written and spoken).

The ideal candidate will also have some of the following:
• Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team,
• Strong motivation to work and pursue scientific questions,
• Creativity and analytical thinking.

Description of tasks:
• Collecting data and samples from freshwaters (with the help of other team members),
• Conducting experiments with captive fish,
• Analysing data,
• Participation in writing manuscripts (or independent writing),
• Active participation in lab meetings, scientific seminars and conferences.

We offer:
• Work in an international team with strong research record,
• Access to the experimental facilities and instruments,
• Participation in courses and conferences,
• Training in research methodology.

Type of contract: full time, fixed time contract of employment, 5 (or 6) months
Remuneration: PLN 10,000 gross gross (ca. 5.750 net)/month, exact amount depending on formal qualification.
Department of Ecology and Vertebrate Zoology at the Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz has a mix of national and international researchers and conducts scientific research in various fields, with particularly strong background in freshwater ecology.
This position is funded by OPUS project (PI: Prof. Martin Reichard) on investigating how fine-scale variation in interspecific relationships affects the outcome of biological invasions across populations of interacting species. Using bitterling fish and an invasive mussel that serves as a host for bitterling eggs, the project uses field and experimental methods to test the importance of population-specific traits on the invasion success of non-native species. The candidate will replace the current postdoctoral researcher.
Project title: “Does coevolutionary dynamics generate population-specific responses to invasive species?”

Applicants entering the competition should submit an application for employment addressed to the Rector of the University of Lodz with the following attachments: a personal questionnaire for the applicant for employment and statements available on the website of the University of Lodz – including the statement that the University of Lodz will be the candidate's primary place of work (available at www.uni.lodz.pl/kariera or on request from katarzyna.walczak@biol.uni.lodz.pl), curriculum vitae, including a list of scientific achievements (publications, internships and scientific projects, field works etc.), a copy of the doctoral diploma, a letter of support from an academic supervisor, and the RODO clause (attached to this announcement).
Contest settlement deadline: 9 September 2024
We reserve the right to interview selected candidates.
Winning the competition does not guarantee employment at the University of Lodz.

biological sciences

competition for the position adjunct researcher (Polish: adiunkt), freshwater ecology, ecological interactions, biodiversity, coevolution, invasive species