Assistant professor in the research group (Post-Doc)

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Assistant professor in the research group (Post-Doc)

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Offer DescriptionUnit (place of work):Department of Forest Resources Management, Faculty of Forestry, al. 29 Listopada 46, 31-425 KrakówForm of employment:fixed-term contract (from 1 May 2025 to 31 October 2027)Planned period of employment: 01.V.2025 – 31.X.2027Anticipated start date: 1 May 2025Remuneration:According to NCN rates for this position (i.e., 140,000.00 PLN gross/year).Rules of remuneration in the University of Agriculture in Kraków, Annex no. 1: . Rules on the minimum monthly basic salary for a public university professorResponsibilities / Description of tasks:1. acquisition and analysis of time series of satellite images;2. processing of airborne laser scanning point clouds; 3;3. modelling of tree and stand growth based on habitat, climate and remote sensing data;4. involvement in dissemination activities;5. publication of research results at international and national conferences and in scientific publications;URK’s Working Regulations – academic staff’s terms of referenceWhere to apply E-mailwles@urk.edu.plRequirementsResearch Field Agricultural sciences » Forest sciences Education Level PhD or equivalentResearch Field Environmental science » Earth science Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsEligibility criteria:The competition is open to persons who meet the requirements set out in Articles 113, 116(2)(3) of the Act of 20 July 2018. Law on higher education and science – statement who fulfill the following eligibility criteria as per the Charter of the University of Agriculture:Essential requirements:1. degree in forestry, earth sciences or related disciplines;2. doctoral degree obtained outside the Agricultural University of Cracow not earlier than 7 years before the year of employment in the project or at least 10-month post doc internship in a unit other than the project provider and in a country other than the country where the doctoral degree was obtained;3. recognised scientific achievements confirmed by publications in international journals and conference proceedings;4. carrying out research projects or implementation studies in cooperation with the socio-economic environment;5. good knowledge of remote sensing and GIS;6. ability to analyse remote-sensing data in Google Earth Engine;7. good knowledge of statistical methods of data analysis; 8;8. good knowledge of the R programming language;9. knowledge of English at B2 level with willingness for language development and self-improvement;10. during the period of receiving remuneration for work in the project in question, the candidate will not receive any other remuneration from the funds allocated as direct costs from research projects financed within the NCN competitions;11. during the period of receiving remuneration for work in the project in question, the candidate will not receive remuneration from another employer on the basis of an employment contract, including an employer based outside the territory of Poland.In terms of the necessary requirements, the Order of the Rector of URK No. 9/2023 of 25 January 2023 is in force.and the URK StatuteDesired requirements:1. ability to conceptualise, design, execute and adapt research in accordance with the principle of scientific integrity;2. ability to work with large data sets;2. experience in time series analysis of satellite imagery; 3;3. experience in processing point clouds of airborne laser scanning;4. knowledge of the Python programming language.Specific RequirementsAdditional requirements:1. ability to work as part of a team;2. good communication skills.Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentLanguages POLISH Level BasicAdditional InformationBenefits1. stable employment2. scientific support and opportunities for qualification and professional development;3. access to research infrastructure;4. benefits in the form of e.g. Multisport Card, sports activities, possibility of taking advantage of medical packages, group insurance;5. additional social benefits.Eligibility criteriaRequired application documents:1. CV (including academic achievements, education, previous work experience, list of publications);2. personal questionnaire ;3. a copy of the doctoral diploma or a document certifying the attainment of the doctoral degree;4. motivation letter;5. contact to two persons who can provide references;6. documentation proving that the criteria set out in the section on essential requirements are met.Completed and signed statements:1. a declaration stating that UR will be your principal place of work
should you be successful in the competition ;2. a statement pursuant to Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science ;3. the RODO information clause for job applicants – .4. a statement of knowledge and acceptance of the rules concerning the management of intellectual property.Additional application documents:1. a list of publications (indicating the publisher and the number of pages);2. documentation proving that the criteria set out in the section on desirable requirements are met.Selection processThe first stage of the competition procedure is formal verification of the documents submitted. Offers which pass formal verification are subject to substantive evaluation, during which an interview may be conducted (directly or via electronic communication channels), after prior arrangement of the date with the applicant. A negative assessment by the selection board may be appealed against within 7 days of receiving the information.Following the outcome of the competition, the candidate shortlisted for employment will be required to submit information from the Register of Sexual Offenders with Restricted Access pursuant to § 20(1) of the Regulation of the Minister of Justice of 31 July 2017 on the procedure, manner and scope of obtaining and making available information from the Register with Restricted Access and the manner of establishing a user account – downloadable fromThe outcome of the competition is not tantamount to employment, he final decision on the employment relationship is taken by the Rector of the University.The outcome of the competition is not tantamount to employment, the final decision on the employment relationship is taken by the Rector of the University.Additional commentsForm of submission: by post to the following address: University of Agriculture in Kraków, Mickiewicza Avenue 21 , 31-120 Kraków with the annotation: Competition for the Assistant professor in the research staff group in the Department of Forest Resources Management, Faculty of Forestry By e-mail to ;Anticipated date for the outcome of the competition: 7 February 2025Method of communicating of the results of the competition: by emailQuestions for the competition organiser: Additional questions should be addressed to Pawel Hawrylo to the e-mail address Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute UNIWERSYTET ROLNICZY IM. HUGONA KOŁŁĄTAJA W KRAKOWIE Country Poland State/Province małopolska City KRAKÓW Postal Code 31-425 Street WYDZIAL LEŚNY UR W KRAKOWIE al. 29 listopada 46Contact State/Province6750002118 CityKrakow WebsiteStreetAleja Mickiewicza 21 Postal Code31-120 E-Mailwles@urk.edu.pl Phone126625001STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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