Department of Plant Ecophysiology

Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection

University of Lodz

will employ

Assistant professor in the group of research and teaching staff

DESCRIPTION:

The Department conducts research in the field of plant’s ecophysiology, physiology, biochemistry and biotechnology, at all levels of their organization (physiological, cytological, biochemical tests, molecular biology of plants). We conduct adequate academic classes in 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree studies in the following fields: Biology, Biotechnology, Biomonitoring and ecological biotechnologies and also EcoCity (sustainable urban development).

REQUIREMENTS:

The candidate should meet the following criteria and have:

- doctoral diploma in biological or related sciences recognized in Poland (or a relevant certificate of awarding a doctoral degree);

- documented scientific achievements in the field of biology, in the form of publications in recognized international journals; at least 300 MEiN points for publications ≥ 100 MEiN points., including in at least one publication ≥ 100 MEiN points as the first author and/or corresponding author;

- willingness to participate in research on the regulation of plant growth and development, resistance and adaptation to stress conditions, carried out at various levels of organization with the use of modern methods of experimental biology. Ability to use the techniques listed below will be an advantages: tissue and cell culture techniques (in vitro cultures), biochemical methods for plant material analysis (e.g. enzymatic tests, histochemistry, HPLC analyses), skills in molecular biology techniques;

- good command of spoken and written English;

- due to the didactic obligation, the Candidate is expected to have basic knowledge in the area of: physiology, biochemistry and plant biotechnology, as well as readiness to conduct laboratory classes and supervise diploma theses;

- due to the teaching and administrative duties at the Department, a foreign Candidate must be fluent in Polish, both in writing and in speech;

- experience in the implementation of national and/or international projects and a documented scientific internship abroad will be an advantage.

The Candidate is expected to be professional, committed, creative, and able to work in a team.

NOTE: diplomas and certificates issued in a foreign language should be translated into Polish or English by a sworn translator/interpreter!

RESEARCH DUTIES:

- conducting and participating in scientific research and development work;

- sourcing funds for scientific research by applying for grants in national or international competitions;

- disseminating the results of scientific or development research by publishing them in the most prestigious scientific journals from the Journal Citation Reports list;

- participation in the commercialization of research results (patents, protection rights, implementations);

- implementation of international mobility for research purposes.

- improving one's professional qualifications, including in order to obtain further academic degrees and scientific title;

- fulfilling the above duties and other duties assigned by the direct superior, consistent with the strategy of the University and the Faculty.

TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES:

- conducting teaching classes carried out as part of an employment contract on an annual basis, specified by the Senate, for full-time, part-time and postgraduate studies;

- participation in developing and updating educational programs and teaching plans;

- developing teaching materials for classes;

- conducting and reviewing diploma theses;

- improving one's own professional qualifications in the field of teaching activities;

- care for high quality of education and compliance of teaching work with the principles of the internal education quality assurance system;

- performing other teaching 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),

- motivation letter,

- curriculum vitae (with photo), including a list of scientific achievements to date: publications, conference presentations, internships, training courses completed and scientific projects, etc. (for publications, please include the IF and MEiN score, as well as the total number of citations and the h-index),

- a copy of the higher education diploma (all fields of study),

- information about the level of the Polish language competences (for foreigners);

- information about the level of the English language competences (and any others languages),

- 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: until January 29, 2024

We reserve the right to interview selected people. Travel and stay are at the candidate's own expense.

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

biological sciences

ecophysiology, plant physiology and biochemistry, plant molecular biology techniques, plant biotechnology.