Call for candidates – assistant professor
11 04 2024
Category: assistant professor, job offer
The Dean of Faculty of “Artes Liberales” the University of Warsaw invites applications for the position of assistant professor under the “Excellence Initiative – Research University” Programme.
Ref no – UW/IDUB/2024/07
Position – assistant professor
Job type – research
Scientific discipline – Earth and related environmental sciences
Keywords – drilling, sediment analysis, paleoecology
Type of employment – fixed-term employment contract
Working pattern/ Hours – part-time, 1/2
Number of job offers – 1
Salary – up to PLN 6000 (gross) per month
Position starts on – June 1st, 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter
Planned period of employment – 20 months but no longer than until December 31, 2025
Department – Faculty of “Artes Liberales”
Action title – I.3.2. Systemic Risk Research Project
Project and Action description
The “Excellence Initiative – Research University” is a programme of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, which enables the University of Warsaw to raise the level of its research activities, the quality of education and accordingly, the international recognition of the University. The recruited candidate will perform the duties in Action I.3.2. Systemic Risk Research Project The aim of the Systemic Risk Research Project is to conduct research on threats to systems of critical importance to the functioning of humans and societies, in particular to search for methods and ways to minimize these threats. The method of operation is to create a permanent platform for cooperation between leading researchers in the social, humanities, biological and science sciences.
The essence of the project activity will be to combine a deep perspective and broad reflection represented by representatives of social sciences and humanities with a wide scope of empirical data (including precise mathematical models and computer simulations), which are the domain of researchers in the field of science. In order to understand the crisis of civilization and find ways out of it, it is necessary to combine the precision of models created by the exact sciences with a deep understanding of man, societies and culture appropriate to social and human sciences. The strict approach to the study of complex systems developed by sciences offers tools to understand the multifaceted dynamics of the crisis and to integrate the perspectives of other branches of science. Many threats are global in nature and it is necessary to combine the results of own research relating to local conditions with similar research conducted in other projects around the world, both in developed and developing countries. Therefore, our project will by definition be part of an international (emerging) research network.
Job description and responsibilities
- Microlithofacies analysis of lake sediments.
2. Varvochronological analysis of lake sediments.
3. Opening cores, lithological description, preparation for XRF analyzes and interpretation of XRF data.
4. Laboratory preparation of lake sediment samples for multiproxy analyses.
5. Collection and preparation of plant macro remains for radiocarbon dating.
6. Laboratory preparation of sediments for microtephrochronological analysis.
7. Operation of floating platforms for core collection.
8. Collection of lake cores using the UWITEC piston and gravity probes and the Więckowski piston probe.
9. Organization of field trips (Polish and foreign).
10. Active participation in the creation of an international research network related to Action I.3.2.
11. Direct participation in the preparation, development, submission and implementation of grant applications related to Action I.3.2.
12. Strengthening international cooperation and scientific exchange in the Excellence Initiative – Research University Programme in the framework of interdisciplinary research.
13. Preparation of individual and collective publications related to Action I.3.2.
14. Active participation in the popularization of research results related to Action I.3.2.
Key requirements
Essential:
● fulfillment of the conditions set out in the article 113 of Act of 20 July 2018. – Law on Higher Education and Science (Prawo o szkolnictwie wyższym i nauce – Dz. U. z 2022 r. poz. 574) and the UW Statute (Resolution No. 443 of the UW Senate of 26 June 2019, Monitor item 190);
● doctoral degree obtained in the discipline of geography or earth and environmental sciences;
● a minimum of 6 years of professional experience since obtaining a doctoral degree;
● experience in research on lake sediments confirmed by publications;
● knowledge of Corel and Grapher apps;
● proven ability to cooperate in interdisciplinary research teams, including international ones;
● strong analytical and critical thinking skills and the ability to manage a wide range of tasks and responsibilities;
● good command of English in terms of written, verbal and presentation communication.
Application
- a scan of PhD diploma;
- a CV detailing the candidate’s education and research experience and a list of publications (in English);
- up to three selected publications (pdf files);
- a cover letter presenting the candidate’s profile following the requirements contained in the advertisement and the motivation for applying for the job offered (in English);
- signed and completed questionnaire for the job applicant found in the link: https://bsp.adm.uw.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2020/07/Kwestionariusz-osob_kpropriat_11_2019.docx
- a declaration signed or a scan of a self-signed declaration in which the candidate confirms that he has read and accepted the rules for conducting competitions set out in ordinance No. 106 of the Rector of the University of Warsaw of September 27, 2019, on specifying the detailed rules and procedure for conducting a competition for the position of an academic teacher;
- a declaration that the candidate has read and accepted the rules for the competition;
- a declaration signed or a scan of a hand-signed declaration of consent to the processing of personal data, attached to this announcement.
What we offer
- an innovative research environment with real independence;
- effective assistance in applying for domestic and international research grants;
- a friendly and family-friendly work environment conducive for your career development.
How to apply
Please send an e-mail to cbrs@uw.edu.pl with the subject line “UW/IDUB/2024/07”
Selection and recruitment procedure
Selected candidates will be invited to a remote interview with the Recruitment Committee. The candidates will be notified individually by e-mail about the date of any interview.
The Recruitment Committee reserves the right to conduct a preliminary evaluation of applications before the stage of full evaluation of candidates.
Before commencing employment, the candidate selected in the competition is required to submit documents in the form required by the University of Warsaw.
The competition is the first stage of the recruitment procedure for the position of an academic teacher specified in the University of Warsaw Statute, and its positive outcome is the basis for further proceedings. After the initial analysis of the submitted applications, we will contact the selected candidates to carry out further stages of the recruitment procedure.
The University of Warsaw reserves the right to cancel the competition without giving any reason.
Questions
If you have any further questions, please contact Coordinator of Action I.3.2. Sebastian Szymański, email: s.j.szymanski@uw.edu.pl
Closing date for applications – May 10, 2024
Notification about the results – May 15, 2024
Results will be announced – by e-mail
The University of Warsaw reserves the right to contact only selected candidates and to cancel the application for any reason.
Equal opportunities
The constitutional principle of equal treatment of all members of the University community is the foundation of its activity. The University supports diversity and prevents discrimination. The University implements the highest ethical standards, upholds scientific integrity, and follows the principles of the European Charter for Researchers.