Department of Molecular Genetics

Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection

University of Lodz

will employ

assistant professor in a group of research and teaching staff

INSTITUTION: Department of Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz

CITY: Łódź

POSITION: assistant professor in a group of research and teaching staff

HOURLY DIMENSION: full time

SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINE: biological sciences

DATE OF ANNOUNCEMENT: 02.10.2023

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF OFFERS: 31.10.2023

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

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

KEYWORDS: DNA damage, metal complexes, oxidative stress, anticancer activity, resistance of cancer cells to chemotherapeutics, antioxidants

DESCRIPTION:

The work will mainly involve conducting scientific activities, including both conceptual and laboratory work, as well as teaching activities. In addition, the work will involve taking actions for the Faculty and the University (promotion, organization of events, participation in committees).

REQUIREMENTS:

The candidate should meet the following criteria and have:

- doctoral diploma in biological or related sciences, recognized in Poland (or an appropriate certificate of awarding a doctoral degree);

- documented scientific achievements in the field of molecular and cellular biology in the form of publications in recognized international journals; at least 1000 points of Ministry of Education and Science for publications ≥ 100 points of Ministry of Education and Science, including in at least one publication worth 100 points of Ministry of Education and Science as the first author;

- very good knowledge of methods used in molecular biology, i.e. PCR, RT-PCR, western blot, spectrophotometric methods and electrophoretic methods, including the comet method in its various modifications;

- advanced skills in working with eukaryotic cells, including cell culture;

- basic knowledge in the area of biochemistry and molecular biology, cell biology and molecular genetics;

- fluent knowledge

of the Polish language, spoken and written;

- ability to

present research results in Polish and English;

- ability to

conduct teaching classes, including conducting teaching classes using

distance learning methods and techniques;

- ability to

supervise diploma theses;

- ability to

prepare teaching materials for classes;

- ability to write

scientific texts in the field of biochemistry and molecular biology,

- proficient

knowledge of both typical office software and statistical analysis;

- ability to work in a team, professionalism and

creativity;

- readiness to

obtain funds for scientific research by applying in competitions at the

national or international level;

- readiness to

implement international mobility for research purposes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Scope of responsibilities at work position,

including:

- conscientious and careful performance of assigned tasks and compliance with

superiors' work-related orders, unless they are contrary to the law;

- compliance

with legal provisions, in particular the provisions of the Act of July 20,

2018, Law on Higher Education and Science (i.e. Journal of Laws of 2023, item

742);

- compliance with the provisions of internal law of the University of Lodz.

Scope of responsibility in the area of teaching

duties, including:

- conducting teaching classes carried out as part of an employment contract on an

annual basis, specified by the Senate, for full-time, part-time and

postgraduate studies, including conducting teaching classes using distance

learning methods and techniques;

- timely

preparation of study documentation for academic teachers;

- participation in developing and updating educational programs and teaching

plans;

- conducting examinations and tests, including diploma examinations;

- supervision of students' final and semester papers;

- conducting and reviewing diploma theses;

- developing teaching materials for classes.

Scope of responsibility in the area of research

responsibilities, including:

- conducting and participating in scientific research and development work;

- obtaining funds for scientific research by applying in competitions at national

or international level;

- disseminating the results of scientific or development research by publishing

the results in the most prestigious scientific journals from the Journal

Citation Reports list;

- active

participation in conferences and scientific seminars, financed as part of the

tasks carried out by the unit or on other principles adopted at the University.

Scope of responsibility in the area of

organizational responsibilities, including:

- work in

the university's collegial bodies and in faculty, senate and rector's

committees;

- work on

recruitment and examination committees in the university recruitment process;

- performing functions assigned by superiors, including: the role of a year tutor

or student group tutor, supervision of scientific clubs and research camps,

supervision of students' professional internships;

- other

organizational duties assigned by the direct superior.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR RECRUITMENT:

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), curriculum vitae, including a list of scientific achievements to date (publications, conference presentations, internships and scientific projects, etc.), 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: 13.11.2023; 10:30 a.m. (on-line)

We reserve the right to interview selected people.

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

biological sciences

DNA damage, metal complexes, oxidative stress, anticancer activity, resistance of cancer cells to chemotherapeutics, antioxidants