Rector of the University of Environmental and Life Sciences in Wrocław
annouunces an open competition for the position
of an assistant profesor (post – doc) in the group of research staff
at the Department of Applied Bioeconomy
in the project entitled:
"Research on the microbiological mechanism of increasing the production of biomethane from bio-waste by coal processes"
Project financed by the National Science Center
as part of the competition „OPUS 22” implemented under a grant agreement nr UMO-2021/43/B/ST8/01924
Description of tasks in the position:
- implementation of tasks related to the project assigned by the Project Manager, including:
- production, execution and costs of waste as well as characteristics of their composition;
- production of inoculum;
- research on biomethane production, characteristics of the digestate;
- SEM-EDX analysis of carbon materials;
- confocal laser microscopy;
- determination of zeta potential,
- statistical analysis, data collection, analysis and validation;
- participation in conducting research on applied bioeconomies;
- participation in writing publications for highly scored IF journals on the list of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education;
- active substantive participation in the preparation and submission of applications for research funding under open national and international competitions.
Requirements for candidates:
- has a PhD degree in environmental engineering, mining and energetics, or in chemical sciences or biological sciences, or in related sciences;
- has properties in characterizing: waste properties, biotechnology, molecular genetics, analytical chemistry, biosorption, bioaccumulation, handling microbiology, biotransformation of milk matter, biochar or hydrochar production and their place;
- has experience in collecting and gathering information; (instead of: data collection, data analysis)
- has at least 2 scientific publications in IF journals;
- knows English at the level of min. B2;
- has a documented participation in projects.
We offer:
- full employment contract for a maximum of 3 years;
- monthly salary PLN 10,000 gross gross (double gross);
- the possibility of professional development;
- attractive scientific / didactic work, work in a team of technical good techniques and achieving interesting and modern research topics on the subject of work and improving qualifications and international contacts;
- an attractive package of benefits: co-financing of leisure, additional annual explanation, co-financing of activities, etc.
Required application documents:
- CV and cover letter;
- list of publications (track record);
- copy of the doctoral degree (D. diploma) or declaration of Ph.D defence before November 2022.
Application procedure and deadline:
Closing date for applications: 5.11.2022
Applications should be sent to hr@upwr.edu.pl with note “postdoc at KBS” in the email title.
The information clause for candidates for employees participating in the recruitment process can be found on the University's website at https://bip.upwr.edu.pl/ogloszenia/praca-na-upwr
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.