Competition for the position of Assistant

Euraxess; Kraków; On-site; PLN 30,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned university in Poland is seeking a qualified candidate for a research and teaching position in the Biological Sciences department. The successful applicant will hold at least a Master’s degree and will be involved in conducting research, teaching, and contributing to the interdisciplinary scientific community. Benefits include access to research infrastructure and a Multisport Card.

Benefits

Multisport Card

Access to medical packages

Group insurance

Social benefits

Qualifications

• Hold at least a master's degree in biological sciences.
• Experience in teaching students in biology/biochemistry.
• Ability to conduct research and engage in scientific projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in biological sciences.
• Teach and mentor students in relevant fields.
• Participate in the scientific community and improve qualifications.

Skills

Demonstrate aptitude for research work

Prepared to conduct teaching work

Scientific achievements including significant publications

Practical knowledge of biochemical techniques

Documented proficiency in spoken and written English

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology
Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland

Offer Description

• Stable employment based on an employment contract at a renowned university
• Cooperation with an interdisciplinary scientific community represented by renowned scientists
• Scientific support and the opportunity to improve qualifications and professional development
• Access to research infrastructure
• Benefits including a Multisport Card, sports activities, access to medical packages, group insurance, and additional social benefits

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field: Biological sciences
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent

Skills / Qualifications

• Hold at least a master’s degree, master’s degree in engineering, or equivalent
• Demonstrate aptitude for research work
• Are prepared to conduct teaching work

Specific Requirements / Documentation

1. CV
2. Personal questionnaire for the applicant
3. Copy of master’s or doctoral degree – if the candidate has one
4. Information about the candidate's scientific, teaching, and organizational achievements
5. A statement confirming that Jagiellonian University will be the primary place of employment if the candidate wins the competition
6. Statement pursuant to Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science
7. Statement confirming knowledge of and acceptance of the rules governing intellectual property management and commercialization at the Jagiellonian University
8. Document confirming knowledge of English

The forms for the statements (Nos. 5-7) and the personal questionnaire template (No. 2) can be downloaded from: https://cso.uj.edu.pl/pl_PL/dokumkandyd

Languages

ENGLISH

Research Field

Biological sciences → Other

Additional Information

• Stable employment based on an employment contract at a renowned university
• Cooperation with an interdisciplinary scientific community represented by renowned scientists
• Scientific support and the opportunity to improve qualifications and professional development
• Access to research infrastructure
• Benefits including a Multisport Card, sports activities, access to medical packages, group insurance, and additional social benefits

Eligibility criteria

• Hold at least a master’s degree, master’s degree in engineering, or equivalent
• Demonstrate aptitude for research work
• Are prepared to conduct teaching work

Desired qualifications / Responsibilities

1. Scientific achievements including significant publications in biochemistry or molecular biology, including those concerning infectious diseases caused by fungal and bacterial pathogens
2. Practical knowledge of biochemical and microbiological techniques, including cultivation of microorganisms
3. Practical knowledge of eukaryotic cell culture methods
4. Knowledge of immunology and cell biology techniques: viability, proliferation, chemotaxis, immunoenzymatic, and immunohistochemical tests
5. Practical knowledge of molecular biology techniques, including analysis of gene expression
6. Ability to use a fluorescence microscope and analyze imaging data
7. Documented proficiency in spoken and written English
8. Documented experience in teaching students in biology/biochemistry or biotechnology
9. Documented experience in obtaining funding for scientific research will be an additional advantage
10. Experience in implementing research projects
11. Participation in national and international scientific conferences or symposia

Selection process

The first stage of the competition procedure is formal verification of submitted documents. Offers passing formal verification are subject to a substantive assessment, during which an interview may be conducted (in person or via electronic communication channels), after prior agreement with the candidate. During the interview, the soft skills indicated in the competition announcement will also be verified. If the Competition Committee's assessment is negative, the Candidate has the right to appeal within 7 days of receiving the information. The competition process is conducted in accordance with the Policy of Open, Transparent, and Merit-Based Recruitment at the Jagiellonian University.

Additional comments

Required application documents

1. CV
2. Personal questionnaire for the applicant
3. Copy of master’s or doctoral degree – if the candidate has one
4. Information about the candidate's scientific, teaching, and organizational achievements
5. A statement confirming that the Jagiellonian University will be the primary place of employment if the candidate wins the competition
6. Statement pursuant to Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science
7. Statement confirming knowledge of and acceptance of the rules governing intellectual property management and commercialization at the Jagiellonian University
8. The forms for the statements (Nos. 5-7) and the personal questionnaire template (No. 2) can be downloaded from: https://cso.uj.edu.pl/pl_PL/dokumkandyd
9. Document confirming knowledge of English

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology JU

Country: Poland

City: Krakow

Postal Code: 30-387

Street: Gronostajowa 7