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Assistant Professor (post-doc) – research staff [44/2024/NA/WNS/INP/p-d/01]
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Offer DescriptionRECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SILESIA IN KATOWICEannounces the open call for the position of Assistant Professor (post-doc) in the group of research staff in the NCN SONATA 19 research project „ A Nationalising State and Liberal Democracy”, led by Anna Muś, PhD.Place of work: Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Political ScienceJob location: ul. Bankowa 11, 40-007 KatowiceNumber of available positions: 1Key words: sociology, statistical analysisApplications to the open call may be submitted by those who meet the conditions specified in Section 113 of the Act – Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (i.e., Journal of Law 2023 item 742).KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- conducting scientific research in the discipline of political science and public administration as a part of the research project „ A Nationalising State and Liberal Democracy”, led by Anna Maria Muś, PhD, Assoc. Prof.:
- realization of research in accordance with the schedule of the project and under the direction of the leader of the project,
- realization of organizational duties in accordance with the Individual Assignment of Duties.
Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Political sciences Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- minimum PhD in social sciences in the discipline of political science and public administration or in related disciplines, e.g. sociology, economic,
- recent, scientific achievements indexed in Web of Science,
- practical knowledge of the advanced statistical analysis used in social sciences and in the related sciences documented by publications,
- experience in work with the SPSS software or with a similar software,
- experience in conducting research in the area of social sciences,
- experience in realization of research projects,
- documented international research activity,
- fluent English skills.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- experience in research data management,
- organizational experience (e.g. in organizing a scientific conference),
- documented achievements in the scope of studies on migrations will be of advantage.
Specific RequirementsAdditionally we want to inform that the candidate must fulfil the following conditions:
- the candidate received their PhD maximum 7 years prior to employment in the project,
- the candidate has received their PhD in other higher education institution than the University of Silesia in Katowice, or they had minimum 10-month of continual, documented post-doctoral internship in the institution other than the University of Silesia in Katowice and in other country than the country where they received their doctoral degree,
- the project manager/coordinator was neither a supervisor nor an auxiliary supervisor of the candidate’s PhD thesis,
- during the period when the candidate receives the remuneration for their full-time work in the project, the candidate shall not receive any remuneration from the funds assigned as a part of direct costs in research projects financed by the NCN,
- during the period when the candidate receives the remuneration for their full-time work in the project, they shall not receive any remuneration arising from the employment contract concluded with other employer, also from the employer with residence beyond Poland.
Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentResearch Field Political sciencesAdditional InformationBenefitsTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- full time employment under the fixed period employment contract for one year (with the possibility of prolongation for the next 2 years), as a part of the NCN SONATA 19 project „A Nationalising State and Liberal Democracy”, led by Anna Maria Muś, PhD, Assoc. Prof.,
- employment at the University as a primary place of work,
- monthly remuneration in the amount of 8986 PLN gross (including job seniority bonus, if applicable),
- additional remuneration components in accordance with The Rules and Regulations of Remuneration for Employees of the University of Silesia in Katowice,
- task-based working time,
- opportunity for professional development,
- work environment supporting sustainable development based on the diversity, equality and inclusion,
- social benefits package,
- group life insurance for the University employees and their families,
- private medical care as a part of additional health insurance for the University employees,
- ability to join the Occupational Pension Scheme and the group pension insurance POGODNA JESIEŃ.
Eligibility criteriaREQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- cover letter,
- scientific resume (CV), referring to the level of fulfilment of open call requirements by the candidate,
- documents confirming qualifications, (including the PhD diploma or certificate granting the PhD, the MA diploma or the or equivalent degree diploma),
- list of publications,
- two letters of recommendation,
- candidate’s scientific development plan for the next 2 years,
- candidate’s declaration that during the period when the candidate receives the remuneration for their full-time work in the project, they shall receive neither remuneration from the funds assigned as a part of direct costs in research projects financed by the NCN programmes, not receive remuneration arising from the employment contract concluded with other employer, that has its residence in Poland or abroad,
- other documentation defined in the open call requirements.
Selection processSCHEDULE OF THE CALL:
- application submission deadline: 28th of November 2024 (11.59 p.m. CET)
- the selection process will be concluded by: 27th of January 2025
OPEN CALL PROCEDURE:Applications received after the deadline, incomplete applications and applications submitted in any other way than defined in the open call announcement shall not be considered.The open call is conducted and solved by the open call committee appointed by the Rector. The open call procedure consists of two stages:1) the formal assessment of the submitted documents,2) merit-based evaluation of the candidates.The formal assessment is preceded by the initial verification of the submitted documents confirming fulfilment of the requirements defined in the open call announcement. In the case of doubts the open call committee may call the applicant to complete the documentation in the defined period of time.The open call committee prepares a list of persons whose applications fulfil the open call requirements to the greatest extent and invites them for an interview.The interview may take place via the electronic means of communication in the second half of September 2024. The invited candidates may be asked to prepare additional materials for the needs of presentation of their candidacy during the interview.The open call committee may resign from conducting the interview if they state that the applications submitted in the open call do not fulfil the open call requirements.The open call is solved by way of resolution adopted by the open call committee by secret ballot with the simple majority of votes.The applicants are notified about the results of the open call. The applicants have a right to appeal against the open call committee’s decision in writing within 7 days from the day they are notified about the result of the open call. The appeal shall be considered by the Rector within the period of maximum 30 days.The final, binding decision on employment of the candidate selected and recommended by the open call committee is made by the Rector.The University reserves the right to leave the call unresolved.Additional commentsIMPORTANT INFORMATION:The condition necessary for employment of the candidate selected in the selection proceedings is the fulfilment of the obligations arising from Section 265(4), (5), (13) of the Act – Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Law of 2023 item 724).In the case of applying for employment at the University of Silesia in Katowice as the primary place of work, candidates employed in other higher education institutions as their primary place of work, should, as of the day of their employment, fulfil the requirement defined in art. 120, section 2 of the Act – Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Law of 2023 item 742), according to which an academic may have only one primary place of work at a time.In the case of person selected as a result of the open call selection procedure, who has obtained their academic degree, their degree in arts or their professional title abroad, and whose academic degree, degree in arts or their professional title has not been recognized as equivalent with the adequate Polish degree or title, employment of such person is possible in accordance with art. 116 section 2a of the Act – Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Law of 2023 item 742), in accordance with the procedure in force at the University or on the basis of the nostrification procedure, for which the candidate shall apply. Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Political Science Country Poland State/Province Silesia City Katowice Postal Code 40-007 Street Bankowa 11Contact State/ProvinceSilesia CityKatowice WebsiteStreetBankowa 12 Postal Code40-007 E-Mail[email protected]STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page
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Katowice, śląskie
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Thu, 07 Nov 2024 02:34:52 GMT
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