Rector

of the University of Environmental and Life Sciences in Wroclaw

announces an open competition for the POST DOC position - assistant professor in the group of research associates

in the Department of Genetics, Plant Breeding and Seeding

within the NCN SONATA 14 2018/31/D/NZ9/01452 project entitled:

"Variable electromagnetic field as a factor regulating gene expression in plants on the example of flax ".

Description of tasks in the position:

• analysis of transient transformants and transgenic plants (especially analyses of reporter system activity levels and oxidative stress analyses);
• subjecting plants to stress factors (biotic and abiotic) and subsequent analysis of these plants (including RT-PCR gene expression, free radical levels, reporter system activity, biochemical analyses);
• preparation of gene constructs for plant transformation;
• planning of experiments; analysis of results; interpretation, presentation and publication of research results.

Project Description:

The project is concerned with investigating how alternating low-frequency electromagnetic field (ELF-EMF) modifies gene expression in plants. In everyday life, ELF-EMF occurs around all electrical and electronic devices or power lines. Many organisms, due to their ability to move around, are locally and temporarily exposed to electromagnetic fields, while plants are not. This is particularly true for crop plants growing in the vicinity of electric power transmission networks or catenary networks (which just generate ELF-EMF). Since there are reports in the literature about the negative effects of electromagnetic fields on plant growth and development, research in this area seems justified. However, the results obtained so far mainly describe the effects of EMF on plant growth, development and physiology, while the mechanism of electromagnetic field action on plants itself remains unexplained.

The project is concerned with investigating how a low-frequency alternating electromagnetic field (EMF) modifies gene expression in plants. Identifying motifs in plant gene promoters that are elements of the plant response to EMF is the main goal of this proposal. The knowledge gained from this project will contribute to a better understanding of the regulation of gene expression in plants and a better understanding of potential modulators of plant growth and development.

Requirements for candidates:

• has a doctoral degree in biological sciences preferentially in biochemistry, biotechnology or molecular biology;
• demonstrates knowledge of techniques for working with plant in vitro cultures;
• is proficient in analytical techniques:
•         - in biochemistry (including techniques for working with nucleic acids), plant molecular biology (knowledge of transgenesis techniques, working with a reporter system);
•         - In techniques for measuring gene expression (especially real-time PCR);
•         - in working with microorganisms (bacteria);
• has experience in working with plant promoters (search, analysis of cis-regulatory fragments, modifications);
• has the ability to work in research teams;
• has experience in research work documented by publications from the Philadelphia List (Candidate should be the first author of at least one paper published in a JCR-listed journal);
• demonstrates the ability to independently perform experiments and conduct a full analysis of the results and present his/her own achievements (preparing publications);
• has proficiency in spoken and written English at the intermediate level (B2);
• preferred knowledge of the Polish language to communicate with the staff of Wroclaw University of Life Sciences and daily independence.
• experience in research using electromagnetic field is welcome;
• the competition is open to individuals who meet the conditions specified in Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science of July 20, 2018 (Journal of Laws 2018, item 1668, as amended);
• the doctoral degree was obtained no earlier than 7 years before the year of employment in the project (taking into account the gaps specified in the definition of a post-doc position included in the Regulations for Awarding Funds for the Implementation of Tasks Financed by the National Science Center in the Field of Research Projects, Post-Doctoral Internships and Doctoral Fellowships, hereinafter referred to as the Regulations) with the exception of women who have given birth or adopted a child/children. The period after obtaining a doctoral degree may be extended by 18 months for each child.
• within the last two years before taking up employment in the Project (expected date: December 2022), the candidate has not been employed on the basis of an employment contract in the entity where the research project will be implemented (Wroclaw University of Life Sciences);
• during the period of receiving remuneration for the implementation of the Project, the employee: does not receive other remuneration from funds awarded under direct costs in NCN competitions or is not employed under any other employment contract.

We offer:

• the selected candidate will be employed in accordance with the Labor Law (health care, insurance). Salary PLN: 10000 gross gross/month;
• employment: from November 2023, for a period of 11 months;
• opportunity for professional development;
• attractive scientific/didactic work environment;
• location of project tasks: Department of Genetics, Plant Breeding and Seeding at the Faculty of Life Sciences and Technology of the University of Life Sciences
• project type: Sonata 14; Project manager: Marta Preisner, PhD.

Required application documents:

• academic curriculum vitae;
• personal questionnaire for a person applying for employment; (download file no. 1)
• statement on meeting the requirements of the Law on Higher Education and Science; (download file no. 2)
• statement on the main place of work; (download file no. 3)
• list of publications, taking into account the scientific score, confirmed by the Main Library of the UPWr;
• results achieved in the career so far: candidate's mobility, obtained grants, conducted research, innovative activities, openness to entrepreneurship and practical aspect of scientific research;
• scans of diplomas confirming education.

1. Application documents should be sent to the following address: hr@upwr.edu.pl by 25.10.2023 with the words in the title of the email: "POST DOC at KGHRiN".

2. Documents should include:

• the information referred to in Art. 22¹ § 1 of the Act of June 26, 1974 - Labor Code (Journal of Laws of 2018, item 917, as amended), i.e. name (s) and surname, date of birth, contact details, education, the course of previous employment.

3. Including information:

• pursuant to Art. 13 sec. 1 and sec. 2 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46 / EC (general regulation on data protection ) I inform that:
• the administrator of your personal data processed as part of the recruitment process is the University of Life Sciences in Wrocław, ul. Norwida 25, 50-375 Wrocław;
• contact with the Data Protection Officer is possible via the e-mail address: iod@upwr.edu.pl;
• the data provided by you will be processed in order to carry out the ongoing recruitment process;
• personal data collected in the recruitment process will not be shared with other data recipients;
• Your personal data will not be transferred to a third country or to an international organization;
• Your data collected in the recruitment process will be kept for no longer than is necessary for the recruitment process.
• You have the right to:
• access to your personal data, request for rectification or deletion; submitting a request to delete data is tantamount to resignation from participation in the recruitment process conducted by the University of Life Sciences in Wrocław;
• requests to limit the processing of personal data in the cases specified in art. 18 provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation;
• to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing which was carried out on the basis of consent before its withdrawal;
• to lodge a complaint with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office (or another supervisory authority that will be competent to consider the complaint) against the unlawful processing of personal data by the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, and the right to file a complaint concerns only the lawfulness of personal data processing, it concerns the course of the recruitment process;
• during the processing of data for the purposes of recruitment conducted by the University of Life Sciences in Wrocław, there is only no automated decision-making or profiling referred to in art. 22 sec. 1 and 4 of the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation, no decisions regarding the admission of a candidate for employment are made only automatically and no profiles of candidates are built;
• the data provided by you contained in the recruitment documents are not mandatory, however, they are a necessary condition to participate in the recruitment for a vacant position at the University of Life Sciences in Wrocław.

4. We will respond to offers from candidates who meet the formal requirements.

5. Information about the results of the competition will be published in the Public Information Bulletin of the University of Life Sciences in Wrocław and in the Public Information Bulletin of the Ministry of Education and Science.

6. The university respects a gender balance policy and allows for deviations from the chronological order of the CV - in order to allow applicants on a multi-dimensional career path - to submit a CV supported by evidence that reflects a representative range of achievements and qualifications relevant to the position they are applying for.

No.: 28523WMEXK6

Your tasks

• develop advanced metasurfaces in robotics by designing and synthesizing new stretchable electroactive polymers
• work in organic and macromolecular chemistry to develop new sustainable electronic materials
• write academic papers on your results and present at conferences
• be part of the prestigious European consortium ‘‘Flexible IntelligenT NEar-field Sensing Skins‘‘ (FITNESS) and work closely with our European partners
• be involved in the co-supervision and teaching of students (e.g., co-supervising M.Sc. candidates in the group, teaching of seminars and laboratories)

Your profile

• completed Ph.D., in particular in the subject area chemistry, ideally organic or macromolecular chemistry
• hands-on experience regarding chemical synthesis
• ability and willingness to work independently and acquire new knowledge
• a strong publication record
• enthusiastic and innovative team member and support your colleagues

Our offer

• opportunity to work on an academically challenging and socially important topic in a new laboratory with access to state-of-the-art facilities
• a supportive environment where you are part of a motivated and friendly team (see https://fralis.de and https://fitness-pathfinder.eu/)
• the opportunity to live vibrant and international city with a long history

Remuneration

The remuneration is in accordance with 13 TV-L. (100%) and for a maximum of three years. A prolongation is possible. Job share arrangements can be accommodated.

Equal opportunity

We particularly encourage women to apply. Due to their underrepresentation, they will be given priority in cases of equal suitability, qualifications and professional performance.

Application

Please send your complete application documents (concise cover letter, curriculum vitae in table form, proof of university degree and grades, publication record) via the online application system.

The Rector of Medical University of Gdańsk announces an open competition for the position of

ASSISTANT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL PROSTHODONTICS

group of teaching employees

full- time employee

 fixed-term employment

THE TASKS OF A PERSON EMPLOYED AT THIS POSITION WILL INCLUDE:

• conducting and documenting classes,
• developing class schedule,
• improvement of the didactic workshop,
• active and documented participation in conferences and scientific seminars,
• improving didactic or professional qualifications (including the use of English),
• participation in organizational work for the University and the unit,
• completion of a course in the methodology of academic didactics.

CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO:

• having a master's degree, or its equivalent,
• having teaching, professional or research experience.

JOB POSITION REQUIREMENTS IN THE ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT:.

• higher education in the field of medicine and dentistry,
• knowledge In the field of dental prosthetics,
• knowledge of English at the level of min. B2,
• knowledge of the Polish language enabling to conduct didactic classes for students in Polish,

EXPECTED CANDIDATE PROFILE:

• documented experience of teaching at a university or other educational institution or documented experience of research work or documented experience of work related to the employment prospect.

WE OFFER:

• a fixed-term employment contract,
• working at the best medical university in Poland with the status of a research university,
• the possibility of professional development within the position taken,
• attractive employee benefits.

COMPETITION PROCEDURE:

• Candidates who meet the requirements of an Act on Higher Education and Science (requirements referred to in art.113), including:

• meeting the requirements specified in the above mentioned Act and the statute of MUG,
• being not punished by any disciplinary penalty referred to in art. 276 paragraph 1 points 7 and 8 of the above mentioned Act,
• meeting the requirements referred to in art. 20 clause 1 points 1-3 of the above mentioned Act,
• stating that, in case of winning this competition, Medical University of Gdansk will be the  candidates’ primary place of employment as defined by the above mentioned Act may enter the competition.

• Candidates willing to participate in the competition are asked to submit their application form (all required documents) by clicking  APPLY.
• All documents must be submitted in the Polish language version.
• The deadline for applying is 25.10.2023 at 23.59 - the date and time recorded by the recruitment system is applicable.
• The result of the competition is settled based on the analysis of  the documentation submitted by the candidates.
• The result of the competition will be announced at the University website https://careers.mug.edu.pl/61031.html.
• The University reserves the right to close the competition without stating any reasons.
• The final decision about employment of a candidate recommended by Competition Committee, is made by the Rector of the Medical University of Gdańsk.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• declaration of entering the competition with statements:

• the candidate’s statement about meeting the requirements of the art. 113 of the Act of Law on Higher Education and Science,
• the candidate’s statement that, in case of winning this competition, the Medical University of Gdańsk will be the candidate’s primary place of employment as defined by the Act of Law on Higher Education and Science,
• a declaration of consent to the processing of personal data contained in the presented documents for the purposes necessary for the implementation of the competition procedure,

• CV (information on the candidate’s previous work achievements),
• personal questionnaire for a candidate applying for employment,
• a university diploma stating the professional titles the candidate has earned (along with the supplement),
• (if applicable) a bibliometric analysis list with IF score,
• (if applicable) confirmation of the right to practice the profession and professional specialization documents,
• copies of former employment certificates  and a confirmation of current employment,
• other documents confirming qualifications and competencies for teaching students.

Templates of some documents that have to  be completed, scanned and attached you will find  HERE.

Rector

Prof. Marcin Gruchała, MD, PhD