Department of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry

Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection

University of Lodz

will employ

assistant professor in a group of research and teaching staff

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, organization of events, participation in committees).

REQUIREMENTS:

The candidate should meet the following criteria and have:

- a doctoral degree in the discipline of biological or related sciences recognized in Poland;

- documented scientific achievements in the field of plant biology in the form of publications in recognized international journals: 300 points of the Ministry of Education and Science from JCR publications ≥ 100 points or patents, including at least one publication ≥ 100 points of the Ministry of Education and Science as the first author or corresponding author;

- 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;

- good knowledge of methods for analyzing the metabolic activity of a plant cell in vivo and in vitro;

- ability to analyze 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

WELCOME/APPRECIATED:

- 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;

- organizing and participating in

promotional campaigns for the University and the Faculty.

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).

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biological sciences

plant physiology; phytoremediation; phytopathology; plant in vitro culture; plant stress biology