Oferty pracy w projektach finansowanych przez NCN

Nazwa jednostki: Department of Microbiology, Institute of Biology, Faculty of Biological and Veterinary Sciences, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń – Toruń, Inne oferty z tego miasta »
Nazwa stanowiska: assistant professor - research group (post-doc)
Wymagania:

1. Required: doctoral degree in biology or closely related discipline.
2. Required: a proven publication record in the biological sciences, with particular emphasis on work in the topic of microbiology.
3. Experience in collecting environmental samples (soil and plant tissues) under field conditions. The sampling process is critical to the results of field experiments and determines the validity of the study.
4. Experience in molecular biology methods, including isolation of environmental DNA, PCR, preparation and quantification of DNA libraries for MiSeq sequencing. Good laboratory skills are important to maintain the high quality of results obtained.
5. Bioinformatics skills are welcome.
6. Proficiency in performing statistical analyses (including e.g. ANOVA, ANOSIM) and data interpretation. Computational skills will be required to manage large datasets, including taxonomic data.
7. Experience in writing scientific publications and presenting scientific research.
8. Interpersonal communication, time management and organisational skills.
9. Fluency in spoken and written English.
10. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work in a team and be highly motivated in research activities.

Opis zadań:

We are offering a position as a research assistant professor (post-doc type) in an international research grant funded by Biodiversa+ and the National Science Centre (NCN) under the BiodivNBS competition. The candidate must meet the requirements for post-docs by NCN in particular: (i) a PhD degree awarded no earlier than seven years before the start date of the project (this deadline may be extended in the case of breaks in academic career according to NCN guidelines), (ii) post-docs must not simultaneously draw a salary under another employment contract.

The successful candidate will be involved in research on the taxonomic and functional biodiversity of microorganisms inhabiting saline areas, the role of microorganisms in plant growth and development, etc. The main objective of the project is to improve the functioning of saline ecosystems through proper plant breeding, ecological engineering and the use of functional diversity of microorganisms and plants. Achieving these goals relies on close collaboration between experienced multidisciplinary research groups from 8 partner institutions in 6 countries, with a wide range of scientific and technological expertise, from plant physiology, botany and ecology, plant and insect behaviour, microbial diversity, landscape and biodiversity mapping to spatial land use modelling and economics, information technology (IT), policy and environmental research.

Key responsibilities include:

1) The post-doc will be responsible for e.g.: developing the theoretical aspects of the project, collecting plant and soil samples at the test sites, analysing the samples collected for soil and microbiological parameters, analysing the microbiome of the samples collected, studying the functional diversity of the microorganisms.
2) Part of her/his role will be to compile and analyse the data obtained.
3) The successful candidate will analyse and present the obtained research results in the form of scientific publications.
4) In addition, co-supervision of students and/or PhD students will be a primary responsibility.


Skills/qualifications:

• PhD in biology or related discipline (PhD must be obtained prior to commencement of work),
• A publication record in a microbiology topic,
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.


Preferred qualifications:
• Knowledge of and experience with laboratory techniques used in the analysis of microorganisms, including microbiome analysis, physiological activity of microorganisms.
• Skills and experience in statistical and bioinformatics methods.
• Written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Typ konkursu NCN: Projekt międzynarodowy – NZ
Termin składania ofert: 27 lutego 2025, 00:00
Forma składania ofert: email
Warunki zatrudnienia:

We offer:
• a position in a professional, rapidly growing team, recognised in its research field,
• the possibility of conference trips
• no teaching duties.

The total remuneration package amounts to PLN 140,000 gross per annum, which includes all associated costs, including comprehensive social and health insurance. Approximate remuneration of PLN 7,300.00 net/month.
Contract duration: 2 years, with the option to extend for an additional year based on performance evaluation.

The proposed start date is 1 April 2025.
Number of offers: 1
Contract type: Temporary
Position status: Full-time
Number of hours per week: 40
Institution: Institute of Biology, Faculty of Biological and Veterinary Sciences, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Poland
Project leader: Prof. dr hab. Katarzyna Hrynkiewicz
Project title: “Salty symphonies: bringing back BiodivErsity in mArginal Saltlands” [SaltyBEATS]

Dodatkowe informacje:

Required documents:

Cover letter
Personal questionnaire for the person applying for employment (download here)
Professional curriculum vitae
Copy of higher education diploma
Copy of doctorate certificate
Information about scientific, didactic and organizational achievements (abstract comprising candidate's most important areas of research, and scientific, educational, and other achievements)
List of publications (including the publishing house/journal, year of publication, and page number)
Declaration of consent to the processing of personal data contained in the job offer for the needs of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of The Council od 27 April 2016 (L119/1) (download here)
Declaration under art. 113 ust. 1 ustawy Prawo o szkolnictwie wyższym (o niekaralności) (Art. Paragraph 113 (1) of the Higher Education Act (of no criminal record)) (download here)
Declaration that Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń will be my primary employer once I have won the contest (download here)

Additional information: Documents should be submitted before 27.02.2025 r. The contest will be adjudicated no later than 30.03.2025 r . Your expected employment will commence on 1.04.2025 r. The university does not provide accommodation.

Please be informed that the person selected through the competition will be obliged to submit a certificate from the National Criminal Register with regard to offences specified in Chapters 19 and 25 of the Penal Code (including offences against sexual freedom and morality), in Article 189a and Article 207 of the Penal Code and in the Act on Counteracting Drug Addiction of 29 July 2005 (Journal of Laws of 2023, item 1939 and of 2022, item 2600), or for the corresponding offences defined in foreign law. The obligation to verify applies to a person whose tasks will be related to the protected activity referred to in Article 21. of the Act of 13 May 2016 on counteracting the threat of sexual offences and the protection of minors (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 560).

Pursuant to art. 24 paragraph 6 of the Act of June 14, 2024 on the protection of whistleblowers (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 928), information on the internal reporting procedure at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń is available at: https://www.umk.pl/en/contact/internal-reporting/

If you wish to apply for this position, please do so online by clicking on the "Apply" button below (email address required).

https://www.umk.pl/en/jobs/?task=form&action=add&offer_id=4646

If you do not consent to providing your email address, please deliver the required documents by post to:
Dziekanat Wydziału Nauk Biologicznych i Weterynaryjnych, ul. Lwowska 1, 87-100 Toruń.

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Data dodania ogłoszenia: 2025-01-27 20:18:22