Department of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry

Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection

University of Lodz

will employ

research assistant in a group of research and teaching staff

  

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

CITY: Łódź

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

HOURLY DIMENSION: full time

SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINE: biological sciences

DATE OF ANNOUNCEMENT: 18.03.2025

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF OFFERS: 18.04.2025

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

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

KEYWORDS: plant physiology; plant biochemistry; plant stress biology; phytoremediation

DESCRIPTION : This position will consist of conducting scientific activities, including conceptual and laboratory work and didactic activities. In addition, it will include activities for the benefit of the Faculty and the University (promotion, organisation of events, participation in committees).

REQUIREMENTS:

The candidate for the above position should have an impeccable ethical attitude and meet the requirements of Articles 113 and 116 of the Law on Higher Education and Science of July 20, 2018. (consolidated text: Journal of Laws of 2024, item 1571) and the Statute of the University of Lodz.

The candidate must meet the condition of not having a criminal record for offences specified in Chapters XIX and XXV of the Penal Code, in Articles 189a and 207 of the Penal Code, and in the Act on Counteracting Drug Addiction of July 29, 2005 (consolidated text: Journal of Laws of 2023, item 1939), as well as for corresponding offences specified in foreign laws.

We reserve the right to leave the Candidate's application unprocessed if the above statements are not submitted by the recruitment deadline.

The candidate should meet the following criteria and have:

• a doctoral degree in the discipline of biological or related sciences recognised in Poland;
• documented scientific achievements in the field of plant biology: at least 300 points from publications ≥ 100 points of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education or patents, including at least one publication ≥ 100 points of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education as the first author or corresponding author (publications should be attached to the dossier);
• good theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of plant physiology and biochemistry, as well as plant stress biology;
• experience in laboratory work, in particular in the study of plant biology at the physiological, biochemical and molecular levels;

• ability to analyse data with the use of mathematical and statistical tools;
• readiness to obtain funds for scientific research by applying in competitions at the national or international level;
• readiness to carry out international mobility for research purposes;
• proficiency in Polish and English at an advanced level, enabling conversation and preparation of scientific publications
• interpersonal skills, experience in scientific teamwork, and the ability to work independently.

ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGES:

• ·knowledge of the technique of plant in vitro cultures;
• experience in the application of molecular biology methods;
• experience in obtaining funds for scientific research from external sources

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• fulfilling duties following the strategy of the Faculty and the University;
• preparing and teaching of classes;
• development of didactic materials for classes;
• conducting and participating in scientific research and development works;
• obtaining funds for scientific research by applying to competitions at the national or international level;
• publishing research results in the most prestigious scientific journals from the Journal Citation Reports list;
• implementation of international mobility for research purposes;
• active participation in scientific conferences and seminars,
• organising and participating in promotional campaigns for the University and the Faculty;
• mproving their professional qualifications, including to obtain further academic degrees and titles

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR RECRUITMENT:

Persons entering the competition should submit an employment application addressed to the 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 ( https://www.uni.lodz.pl/kariera ) – including a statement that the University of Lodz will be the candidate's primary place of work and statement about Standards for the Protection of Minors at the University of Lodz;
• motivation letter;
• curriculum vitae, including a list of scientific achievements to date (publications, conference presentations, internships and scientific projects, etc.);
• information about the level of the Polish language competencies (for foreigners);

• information about the level of the English language competencies (and any other languages);
• a copy of the doctoral diploma or a certificate of the award of a doctoral degree;
• the RODO clause is available on the University of Lodz website ( https://www.uni.lodz.pl/kariera ) .

Competition settlement deadline: 25.04.2025

We reserve the right to interview selected people.

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

biological sciences

plant physiology; plant biochemistry; plant stress biology; phytoremediation