DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for an out of the box thinker with strong motivation and positive energy, as well as an eye for the details and excellent organisational skills. The successful candidate will be involved in a research project based on heavy field work in different locations (such as tepui top, intervening forest at tepui foot, and one locality around 2,800 m elevation in the Andes), for usually 6-8 weeks.

Summary of the project is available here:

https://ncn.gov.pl/sites/default/files/listy-rankingowe/2020-09-30apsv2/streszczenia/505651-en.pdf

PI’s website:

https://www.philippekok.com/

REQUIREMENTS:

The candidate should meet the following criteria:

1. Have a Ph.D. degree in biology or a closely related science subject that is recognized in Poland or a document attesting to the award of the Ph.D.

2. Have experience in zoological field research in tropical ecosystems.

3. Demonstrate proficient level of knowledge of the English language.

The ideal candidate will also have some of the following:

• Excellent skills in statistics;

• Experience in behavioural tests;

• Experience in thermal imagery (a drone pilot license is a plus);

• Background in amphibians and/or reptiles eco-physiology.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carrying out responsibilities in line with University and Faculty strategy;

• Conducting scientific research;

• Publishing results in scientific journals from the Journal Citation Reports list;

• Implementation of international mobility for research purposes;

• Showing initiative in organizing and improving the own and the team/unit work;

• Performing functions and tasks assigned by superiors.

Among other things the successful applicant will conduct field work with the PI and other external collaborators, help analysing the data and disseminating our results (publications, conferences, etc.).

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR RECRUITMENT:

Applicants entering the competition should submit an application for employment addressed to the Rector of the University of Lodz (UL) with the following attachments: a personal questionnaire for the applicant for employment and statements available on the UL website ( https://www.uni.lodz.pl/kariera ) – including the statement that UL will be the candidate's primary place of work, Annex 1 to the Standards for the Protection of Minors at UL – Declaration for the purpose of verification in the Sex Offenders Register, Annex 2 to the Standards for the Protection of Minors at UL – Declaration of no criminal record and commitment to observe the UL Standards for the Protection of Minors, curriculum vitae, including a list of scientific achievements (publications, internships and scientific projects, field works etc.), a copy of the doctoral diploma, and the RODO clause available on the University of Lodz website ( https://www.uni.lodz.pl/kariera ).

The candidate must meet 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 in the Act of 29 July 2005 on Counteracting Drug Addiction (consolidated text: Journal of Laws of 2023, item 1939), and for corresponding prohibited acts defined under foreign law.

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 of post-doc/adjunct researcher (Polish: adiunkt), herpetology, amphibian and reptile ecology, amphibian and reptile evolution