Department of Biodiversity Studies and Bioeducation

Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection

University of Lodz

will employ

assistant professor in a group of research-teaching staff

DESCRIPTION:

The employee will be involved in research projects that combine the fields of behavioural and molecular ecology, population genetics, and immunology, all conducted on wild bird species. Teaching activities will include conducting classes related to ecology and genetics (population genetics), as well as biodiversity and its monitoring.

REQUIREMENTS:

The candidate should meet the following criteria and have:

- PhD academic degree in biological sciences recognized in Poland

- publication-supported scientific experience in the fields of molecular ecology, behavioural ecology, population genetics, immunology, and ornithology;

- publication output including: publications with ≥100 points of the Ministry of Education and Science in Poland that sum up to a total of ≥300 points, and at least one publication with ≥100 points as the first or corresponding author;

- experience in teaching or co-teaching (laboratory classes) in the fields of ecology and genetics;

- fluent knowledge of Polish and English language, spoken and written;

- good knowledge of advanced statistical tools, bioinformatics, and laboratory techniques;

- ability to work

with wild animals, including experience with invasive collection of

biological material from animals;

- documented

ability to apply for research funds (at least 1 grant application at the

national level)

ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGES:

- creativity and

availability in research, teaching and organizational work;

- experience in

teamwork.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The candidate is expected to:

- fulfil all duties

in accordance with the strategy of the University and the Faculty;

- conduct teaching

classes and develop materials for teaching;

- provide high

quality of education;

- conduct and

participate in scientific and development research;

- obtain funds for

scientific research by applying in competitions at national or

international level;

- disseminate

results of scientific or development research by publishing in the most

prestigious scientific journals from the Journal Citation Reports list;

- implement

international mobility for research purposes;

- show initiative

in organization and improvement of own and team/unit work;

- fulfil 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.), cover letter, 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: 03.01.2024

We reserve the

right to interview selected people.

Winning the

competition does not guarantee employment at the University of Lodz

biological sciences

molecular ecology, behavioural ecology, population genetics, immunology, ornithology