Assistant Professor At the Faculty of Geographical and Geological Sciences

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Assistant Professor At the Faculty of Geographical and Geological Sciences

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Offer DescriptionA full-time research and teaching position at the Geohazards Laboratory, Institute of Geology, Faculty of Geographical and Geological Sciences, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. The work involves activities in four areas: 1) research, 2) teaching, 3) organizational tasks, and 4) collaboration with the socio-economic environment, with at least 80% of the work time dedicated to research and teaching activities.Independent research work includes conducting scientific research at an international level, publishing results in recognized international journals (especially in the first quartile of WoS and SCOPUS databases), applying for research grants (particularly ERC), and collaborating within the research group. The research topics should relate to at least one of the following: geohazards, climate change, numerical modelling, marine geology, the application of geochemical methods, geological processes, planetary geology, and sustainable development.Teaching responsibilities (in both Polish and English) include courses in geology (Bachelor’s and Master’s level), Earth climate changes, and Geohazards and Climate Change. The teaching may involve lectures, exercises, laboratories, as well as fieldwork. The courses taught may not be strictly related to the candidate’s research specialty.Organizational duties include activities within the university related to scientific development, teaching, and other tasks. These may involve mentoring student groups, participating in faculty task committees, and managing laboratories.Participation in collaboration with the socio-economic environment includes activities such as science popularization, active involvement in expert and advisory teams, and establishing cooperation with entities interested in the commercialization of research results.The position of Assistant Professor also involves continuous self-improvement, including employer-provided courses in science, teaching, and teamwork.The base monthly salary for the Assistant Professor position is in accordance with the “Remuneration Regulations for Employees of Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań,”Where to apply E-mailwngig@amu.edu.plRequirementsResearch Field Environmental science » Earth science Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsThe 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: * Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Sciences or adequate (e.g. geology, geography);

• Research experience confirmed by scientific publications in international journals;
• Competence to teach Earth sciences subjects at the academic level;
• Experience in research projects;
• Experience in preparing grant applications;
• Completed international research internship(s) at reputable scientific research institutions;
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken;
• Motivation for scientific work, independence, and good communication skills;
• Willingness to work in a research team.

Specific Requirements

• Required research, teaching or mixed experience

• Authorship/co-authorship of articles and/or monographs published in international scientific journals;
• Documented conference and grant activity;
• Experience in fieldwork and the ability to work independently in a laboratory;
• Documented experience in academic teaching in geology-related subjects.

Languages POLISH Level ExcellentLanguages ENGLISH Level ExcellentResearch Field Environmental science » Earth scienceAdditional InformationBenefits

• 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

Eligibility criteriaThe selection process consists of two stages. In the first stage, the committee reviews the submitted documents and selects candidates for the next stage. Detailed evaluation criteria for the first stage (maximum score: 20 points): * Scientific achievements documented by scientific publications in international journals (0-5 points);

• Experience in obtaining and managing research grants (0-2 points);
• Description of the most significant scientific achievement (0-2 points);
• Completed research internships and international collaboration (0-2 points);
• Research plan (0-3 points);
• Experience in academic teaching (0-2 points);
• Competence to teach at the university level in Polish and English (0-4 points).

In the second stage, the committee conducts interviews with the candidates. Candidates who score at least 12 points in the first stage will qualify for the second stage. The interview will be evaluated by the recruitment committee members (0-10 points).Selection process

• The competition committee will start its work no later than 14 days after the application deadline.
• Formal assessment of submitted applications.
• In case of missing required documents, candidates will be asked to supplement their documentation or provide additional documents.
• Selection of candidates for interviews.
• Interviews with candidates who meet the formal requirements.
• Announcement of results by the chair of the competition committee and informing candidates of the decision. The information will include justification and identification of candidates’ strengths and weaknesses. The submitted documents will be returned to the candidates along with the information.

Additional comments

• Required documents

• Application form/letter of the candidate addressed to the Vice-Rector announcing the competition;
• Curriculum Vitae;
• 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 research, teaching, and organizational achievements. These should include, among others: a list of scientific publications, copies of three publications considered the most important in the candidate’s portfolio, a list of obtained research grants (grant numbers and amounts received), a list of previously conducted university-level teaching;
• Description of the most significant scientific achievement (maximum 2 pages);
• A research project (up to 5 pages including references) planned for a 2-year period, covering: the research problem, objectives, methods, and expected outcomes. The project should also include information on costs and planned funding sources;
• Recordings of two 15-minute lectures (One recording in English, second in Polish) on two topics selected from the following list:

• Globalne zmiany poziomu morza / The global sea level changes
• Modelowanie numeryczne transportu osadów / Numerical modeling of sediment transport
• Osady morskie jako część globalnego cyklu obiegu węgla / Marine sediments in global carbon cycle
• Zastosowania sztucznej inteligencji w naukach o Ziemi / Applications of artificial intelligence in geosciences

Work Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Faculty of Geographical and Geological Sciences of Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań Country Poland State/Province Wielkopolska City Poznań Postal Code 61-680 Street Bogumiła Krygowskiego 10 GeofieldContact State/ProvinceWielkopolska CityPoznań WebsiteStreetWieniawskiego 1 Postal Code61-712 E-Mailklinke@amu.edu.plSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Poznań, wielkopolskie

Job date

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:08:43 GMT

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