Legal Requirements

The successful candidate must satisfy the requirement of having no criminal record with regard to offences specified in Chapters XIX and XXV of the Polish Penal Code, in Articles 189a and 207 of the Penal Code, as well as under the Act of 29 July 2005 on Counteracting Drug Addiction (Journal of Laws of 2023, item 1939), and equivalent offences defined under foreign law.

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates applying for the position must meet the following requirements:

• A Master's degree (or equivalent) in Earth and Environmental Sciences;

• Clearly defined research plans within the field of geographical sciences;

• An interest in and commitment to higher education teaching;

• Participation in academic conferences;

• Experience in publishing scholarly articles in peer-reviewed (indexed) journals;

• Participation in research or educational projects;

• Proficiency in English at a communicative level or higher;

• A commitment to taking up employment at the University of Łódź as the primary place of work on a full-time basis.

Scope of Teaching Responsibilities

The teaching responsibilities of the postholder shall include:

• Delivery of courses assigned within the scope of the employment relationship, including courses conducted by means of distance learning methods and techniques;

• Administration of examinations and assessments for all taught courses;

• Timely preparation of academic documentation required of teaching staff, including the recording of grades in the USOS system;

• Participation in the updating of course content in collaboration with the module coordinator;

• Development of teaching and instructional materials for courses delivered;

• Continuing professional development in the areas relevant to the courses taught;

• Conducting student consultations for a minimum of two hours per week;

• Engagement with the socio-economic environment in connection with the courses delivered;

• Fulfilment of any other teaching duties assigned by the direct supervisor.

Scope of Research Responsibilities

The research responsibilities of the postholder shall include:

• Securing research funding through competitive grant applications;

• Conducting and participating in scientific research projects;

• Disseminating research findings through publication in academic journals and scholarly monographs;

• Active participation in academic conferences and scientific seminars;

• Establishing and maintaining collaboration with national and international research institutions;

• Continuing professional development, including with a view to obtaining further academic degrees and titles.

Required Application Documents

The following documents must be submitted as part of the application:

• A cover letter addressed to the Rector of the University of Łódź;

• A personal data form, declarations, and the information ODO, available on the University of Łódź website at: http://www.uni.lodz.pl/kariera;

• A copy of the diploma confirming the completion of higher education studies;

• A curriculum vitae (CV);

• A statement of academic, teaching, and organisational achievements, including a list of scholarly publications;

• A declaration of intent to take up employment at the University of Łódź as the primary place of work on a full-time basis;

• Declarations in accordance with the templates constituting Annexes 1 and 2 to the Standards for the Protection of Minors in force at the University of Łódź.

Please note: Failure to submit the required declarations (regarding the absence of criminal convictions and for verification purposes) by the application deadline may result in the application being left without consideration.

The University of Łódź reserves the right to conduct interviews with shortlisted candidates.

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

Earth and related environmental sciences

geology, geomorphology, climatology, meteorology, hydrology, soil science, geochemistry, geoinformation