Assistant Professor – research-teaching staff [15/2024/NA/WNP/IBBIOS/01]

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Assistant Professor – research-teaching staff [15/2024/NA/WNP/IBBIOS/01]

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Offer DescriptionRECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SILESIA IN KATOWICE
announces the open call for the position of Assistant Professor in the group of research-teaching staffPlace of work: Faculty of Natural Sciences, Institute of Biology, Biotechnology and Environmental ProtectionJob location: Jagiellońska 28, 40-032 Katowice, Bankowa 12, 40-007 KatowiceNumber of available positions: 1Key words: plant development biology, plant growth, cell wall, biophysics, biomimeticsApplications 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 biological sciences in the scope of plant development biology, in particular: regulation of the morphogenetic processes including plant growth on different organization levels (cells, tissues, organs), and biomechanical properties of cells and plant tissues together with its practical application in biomimetics in accordance with the principles of included in the “Strategy of the University of Silesia in Katowice”,
• preparing scientific publications and publishing them in the renowned international scientific journals,
• participation in scientific conferences,
• teaching classes in Polish, in the scope of plant development biology, biophysics, IT techniques and statistical methods in biological sciences and related sciences,
• applying for financing of projects at the National Science Centre programmes and for financing from other external sources, including the international sources,
• realization of the candidate’s own scientific projects as well as participation in realization of scientific projects and research-development works conducted by the Biophysics and Plant Morphogenesis Team,
• realization of organizational duties arising from the USil regulations for the faculty and the university.

Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Biological sciences » Botany Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• minimum PhD degree in the discipline of biological sciences or in the related discipline,
• experience in conducting research in the discipline of biological sciences,
• documented, recent high-scoring scientific achievements published in the journals from the Journal Citation Reports list, in the discipline of biological sciences in the area of biology, bionics (biomimetics), biophysics or biotechnology,
• experience in realization of research projects,
• documented history of applying for financing of research in the institutions in the candidate’s country and the institutions from abroad,
• documented international research cooperation confirmed by joint publications or the joint scientific project or scientific internship abroad,
• practical knowledge of the modern research methods of the plant development biology and biophysics applied in research of the plant morphogenesis taking into account various regulatory factors (biomechanical, biochemical or/and genetic), mechanisms of growth at cellular, and tissue and organ levels or bionics (biomimetics) and biomechanics, in particular the advanced microscope techniques and methodology of biomechanical and rheologic research documented by publications; knowledge of the computer image analyses,
• documented participation in presenting research results on the scientific conferences in the candidate’s country and in the international scientific conferences,
• experience in conducting classes in the higher education institution,
• experience in conducting classes using the tools for distance learning,
• experience in popularization of science,
• command of English that allows for teaching classes,
• command of Polish that allows for conducting classes or readiness to learn Polish (in the case of foreign candidates).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• experience in work in a research team,
• readiness to the scientific/didactic mobility,
• readiness to share one’s knowledge and experience with others,
• self-reliance and good work organization skills.

Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentLanguages POLISH Level ExcellentAdditional InformationBenefitsTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• full time employment under the fixed period employment contract*,
• employment at the University as a primary place of work,
• base remuneration in accordance with the Remuneration regulations of the University of Silesia,
• additional remuneration components in accordance with The Rules and Regulations of Remuneration for Employees of the University of Silesia in Katowice,
• pro-quality bonus for special achievements according to regulations in force,
• the annual teaching load of 210 hours,
• 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.

*at the University first employment contract concluded with an academic is the fixed period employment contract for the period of maximum 4 years.Eligibility criteriaREQUIRED DOCUMENTS: * motivational letter,

• scientific resume (CV),
• copies of documents confirming candidate’s education (or scans of such documents),
• list of the candidate’s scientific achievements,
• list of the candidate’s didactic achievements,
• list of the candidate’s achievements in terms of popularization of science,
• other documentation defined in the open call requirements.

Selection processSCHEDULE OF THE CALL:

• application submission deadline: 31st of December 2024 (11.59 p.m. CET)
• the selection process will be concluded by: 1st of March 2025

Additional commentsOPEN 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 in person or by using the electronic means of communication. 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. Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Faculty of Natural Sciences, Institute of Biology, Biotechnology and Environmental Protection Country Poland State/Province Śląskie City Katowice Postal Code 40-032 Street Jagiellońska 28 GeofieldContact State/ProvinceSilesia CityKatowice WebsiteStreetBankowa 12 Postal Code40-007 E-Maildhr@us.edu.plSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Katowice, śląskie

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Sat, 07 Sep 2024 23:53:08 GMT

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