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Assistant professor position in the research and teaching staff group at the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań.
Employment at the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy is a chance to work in a very good scientific team that will provide support in the candidate research as well as teaching. The candidate, in addition to scientific activity, will be also obligated to conduct teaching classes of up to 210 hours per year.
Type of an employment contract and expected duration of employment:
fixed-term employment contract for 2 years (with the possibility of extension).
Required documents:
- Application form/letter of the candidate addressed to the Vice-Rector announcing the competition;
- Curriculum Vitae (max 4 pages);
- Diplomas or certificates issued by colleges and universities attesting to education and degrees or titles held (in case of academic degrees obtained abroad - the documents must meet the equivalence criteria set out in Article 328 of the Act of 20 July 2018 Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws of 2023, item 742 Polish: Dziennik Ustaw 2024 poz. 1571 t.j.);
- Information on the Applicant’s research, teaching, design, popularizing and organizational achievements, including list of:
- publications;
- research projects, in which the candidate has participated;
- internships, workshops and trainings in which the candidate has participated;
- scientific conferences and seminars attended by the candidate;
- activities in promotion and popularization of physics;
- two letters of recommendation sent directly to the following address: fizyka@amu.edu.pl;
- description of scientific plans for the coming years (up to 2 pages);
- description of the most important scientific achievement (up to 1 page);
- Consent to the processing of personal data as follows : In accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the General Data Protection Regulation of 27 April 2016. (OJ EU L 119/1 of 4 May 2016) I consent to the processing of personal data other than: first name, (first names) and surname; parents' first names; date of birth; place of residence (mailing address); education; previous employment history, included in my job offer for the purpose of the current recruitment.";
Requirements
- Research Field
- Physics
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
- Research Field
- Astronomy
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Requirments and qualifications:
The competition is open to individuals who meet the requirements specified in Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 1571, Article 113 as amended) and who meet the following requirements:
Applicants should have outstanding scientific achievements, be characterized by scientific independence and ambition in conducting research at the most competitive level.
Requirements for candidates:
- PhD in physical sciences, astronomy or related field,
- substantial publication record commensurate with the stage of the applicant's scientific career in the discipline of physical sciences or astronomy, with particular emphasis on theoretical achievements,
- strong motivation for scientific research,
- strong motivation and aptitude for teaching work.
Completing a long-term scientific internship (such as a postdoctoral fellowship) and experience in securing grants will be considered as an additional advantage.
Specific Requirements
Proficiency in the Polish language or a declaration of its acquisition within two years to a level sufficient for performing organizational and teaching duties.
Required teaching experience: The candidate should have the predispositions and demonstrate readiness (e.g. in the form of documented experience and education) to conduct teaching activities.
Language:
ENGLISH, level: Excellent
- an atmosphere of respect and cooperation
- supporting employees with disabilities
- flexible working hours
- funding for language learning
- co-financing of training and courses
- additional days off for education
- life insurance
- pension plan
- savings and investment fund
- preferential loans
- additional social benefits
- leisure-time funding
- subsidizing children's vacations
- "13th" salary
- scientific publications in the most important international scientific journals;
- scientific publications, in which the candidate played a leading role, in particular those created without the participation of the doctoral dissertation supervisor;
- leading research projects granted as a result of open national or international competitions;
- research stays at scientific institutions;
- participation in scientific conferences;
- awards and distinctions obtained for scientific activity;
- scientific collaboration;
- experience and achievements in teaching and science outreach activities;
- research plans.
Detailed criteria taken into account by the Selection Committee:
During the assessment, the Selection Committee may take into account the candidate's scientific profile in the context of research conducted at the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy of the Adam Mickiewicz University. Preference will be given to the candidates conducting theoretical research in physics or astronomy. In the research plans, the candidates should describe potential collaboration opportunities with the research teams at the Faculty.
Prospects for professional development
A person employed as an assistant professor at the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy of the Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, through work in a dynamic and friendly scientific environment, will have the opportunity for scientific and didactic development, as well as promotion opportunities (academic degrees and title).
Fixed-term employment contract from 01.02.2025 - 31.01.2026
WHERE TO APPLY?
DEADLINE: 14th December 2024 by 6:00 a.m. (CET/Warsaw Time)
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