Assistant Professor (Research and Teaching Staff) at the Department of Biotechnology and Food Microbiology 2

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Assistant Professor (Research and Teaching Staff) at the Department of Biotechnology and Food Microbiology 2

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Offer DescriptionRector of the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciencesannounces an open competition for the position of Assistant Professor (Research and Teaching Staff)at the Department of Biotechnology and Food MicrobiologyJob Description:The responsibilities of the position include:

• conducting research in the field of biotechnology, with particular focus on biosurfactant and protein production by microorganisms, as well as cultivation of animal cell lines, including acquiring external research funding;
• preparing and delivering courses in biochemistry and microbiology in both Polish and English;
• dissemination of research results through publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals indexed in SCOPUS or Web of Science;
• participation in national and international scientific conferences and symposia;
• attending workshops and training courses to enhance professional skills;
• participation in organizational activities for the benefit of the department and the university;
• other duties assigned by the Head of the Department, in accordance with the unit’s and university’s profile.

Candidate Requirements:

• holds at least a Master’s degree (M.Sc. or M.Sc. Eng.) or an equivalent degree in biotechnology or related scientific disciplines;
• is proficient in both spoken and written Polish;
• is proficient in English at a minimum of B2 level;
• has a documented scientific track record, including at least five publications in journals with an impact factor (IF) above 3, including at least one experimental paper as first author;
• has experience in research participation (as co-investigator or scholarship holder) in at least two research projects with a total budget exceeding PLN 500,000 each;
• has experience as principal investigator of an externally funded research project, obtained from e.g., the National Science Centre (NCN), National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR), or other reputable research funding institutions;
• has documented, active participation in scientific conferences, workshops, training courses, and other academic development activities;
• has experience in preparing scientific publications and developing research proposals;
• has completed a research internship abroad;
• has research interests in detailed analysis of biosurfactants, particularly their structure, biological functions, and applications in environmental protection and industry;
• is familiar with biochemical and molecular biology methods (including gene expression analysis), recombinant protein overproduction and purification, cell biology (including experience in eukaryotic cell culture), and fluorescence microscopy, with a focus on protein-protein/protein-ligand interaction studies;
• has experience in academic teaching and supervision of engineering or master’s students;
• demonstrates strong motivation for academic work;
• is capable of working both independently and as part of a team;
• meets the criteria set out in Article 113 of the Polish Act of 20 July 2018 – Law on Higher Education and Science, including:

• full public rights;
• full legal capacity;
• no final conviction for an intentional crime or intentional fiscal offence;
• no disciplinary penalty of dismissal from a university post with a ban on working at higher education institutions for a period of 6 months to 5 years or disqualification from practising as an academic teacher for 10 years.

We offer:

• full-time employment;
• a salary composed of base salary, seniority allowance, and performance-based bonuses;
• an attractive scientific environment;
• the opportunity to work in a team with strong experimental facilities, conducting innovative research topics, enabling the development of professional competences and international collaboration;
• a competitive benefits package, including co-financing of holiday leave and an annual bonus.

Required Application Documents:– ; (download file no. 1);
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– in the form of a document with an active link to the SCOPUS or Web of Science database or the UPWr Knowledge Base; (download file no. 5);
– documents confirming education;
– certificate confirming knowledge of English, indicating the level (download file No. 6, l ). Candidate who does not have a certificate, but meets the requirement of English language proficiency at a minimum level of B2, shall submit a statement of language proficiency – verification will take place at the interview stage.Application procedure:Application documents should be sent via e-mail to:
Deadline for submission: 8 September 2025
Please include the following subject line in your email: “assistant b-d KBiMZ 2 “.The competition will be resolved within three months.Candidates entering the competition are encouraged, before submitting their documents, to read the “ ” (download file No. 7).The documents should include:
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• The administrator of your personal data is the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences (Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy we Wrocławiu), located at Norwida 25, 50-375 Wrocław, NIP: 896-000-53-54, REGON: 000001867.
• The University has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) who can be contacted via email:
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• for the purpose of conducting the recruitment process based on Article 22¹ of the Labour Code – in the scope of: name, surname, date of birth, contact information, education, professional qualifications, and employment history – in accordance with Article 6(1)(c) GDPR;
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The results of the competition will be published in the Public Information Bulletin of the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences and in the Public Information Bulletin of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.Additional information:In accordance with the Act of 14 June 2024 on the protection of whistleblowers, the University has implemented and follows an internal procedure for reporting legal violations and protecting whistleblowers. An internal reporting channel has been established.Reports can be submitted via email:The University supports a gender balance policy and allows for non-linear career paths to be reflected in the CV, encouraging applicants with multidimensional career trajectories to submit evidence-based résumés that present a representative range of relevant achievements and qualifications for the position.Where to apply E-mailhr@upwr.edu.plRequirementsResearch Field Technology » Biotechnology Education Level Master Degree or equivalentLanguages POLISH Level ExcellentLanguages ENGLISH Level GoodAdditional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences Country Poland GeofieldContact State/ProvinceLower Silesia CityWrocław WebsiteStreetNorwida 25 Postal Code50-375 E-Mailhr@upwr.edu.plSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Wrocław, dolnośląskie

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Sat, 09 Aug 2025 03:19:11 GMT

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