Assistant Professor – research staff (post-doc) [51/2024/NA/WNP/INoZ/p-d] ​

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Assistant Professor – research staff (post-doc) [51/2024/NA/WNP/INoZ/p-d] ​

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Offer DescriptionRECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SILESIA IN KATOWICEannounces the open call for the position of Assistant Professor in the group of research staff (post-doc) in the research project NCN SONATA BIS „Enhancing paleo seismological record through multi-methods cave deformation analysis tested in diverse Hellenides tectonic regimes” led by Jacek Szczygieł, PhD, DSc, Assoc Prof.Place of work: Faculty of Natural Sciences, Institute of Earth SciencesJob location: Będzińska 60, 40-41-200 SosnowiecNumber of available positions: 1Key words: paleo seismology; finite element method; seismic vibrations; natural frequenciesApplications to the open call may be submitted by those who meet the conditions specified in Section 113 of the Act – Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Law 2024 item 1571).KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• conducting research in the discipline of earth and environmental sciences as a part of the project led by Jacek Szczygieł, PhD, DSc, Assoc Prof:

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• participation in field works in the selected caves in Greece,
• participation in the laboratory works in the Institute of Earth Sciences of the University of Silesia in Katowice,
• coordination and acquisition of output data for the analysis conducted using the Finite Element Method and carrying out FEM modelling of the speleothems,
• participation in preparation of the publications that will be the result of the research conducted as a part of the project,
• completion of necessary administrative tasks in accordance with the Individual Assignment of Duties.

Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Geosciences » Geology Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• minimum doctoral degree in the discipline of natural sciences or a related discipline (in particular in the discipline of Earth sciences, physical sciences, geology, geophysics or engineering) obtained not earlier than 7 years from the day of employment in the project,
• very good command of English,
• documented experience in the FEM modelling or in using advanced mathematical solutions in research in Earth or related environmental sciences or engineering,
• recent scientific achievements indexed inScopus or Web of Science databases.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• experience in working with data from the LIDAR points cloud,
• knowledge in the scope of seismology,
• skills in mountaineering or speleological skills,

Specific RequirementsAdditionally, we want to inform that the candidate must fulfill the following conditions:

• The candidate received their PhD maximum 7 years prior to employment in the project,
• The candidate has received their PhD in other higher education institution than the University of Silesia in Katowice, or they had minimum 10-month of continual, documented post-doctoral internship in an institution other than the University of Silesia in Katowice and in a country other than the country in which the doctoral degree was obtained,
• The project manager/coordinator was neither a supervisor nor an auxiliary supervisor of the candidate’s PhD thesis,
• During the period when the candidate receives the remuneration for their full-time work in the project, the candidate shall not receive any remuneration from the funds assigned as a part of direct costs in research projects financed by the NCN,
• During the period when the candidate receives the remuneration for their full-time work in the project, they shall not receive any remuneration arising from the employment contract concluded with other employer, also from the employer with residence beyond Poland.

Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentResearch Field Geosciences » GeologyAdditional InformationBenefitsTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• full time employment under the fixed period employment contract for 2 years as a part of the research project NCN SONATA BIS „Enhancing paleo seismological record through multi-methods cave deformation analysis tested in diverse Hellenides tectonic regimes” led by Jacek Szczygieł, PhD, DSc, Assoc Prof.
• employment at the University as a primary place of work,
• remuneration in the amount of 8986 PLN gross per month (including seniority bonus if applicable),
• additional remuneration components in accordance with the Remuneration regulations of the University of Silesia,
• task-based working time,
• opportunity for further professional development,
• work environment supporting sustainable development based on the diversity, equality and inclusion,
• social benefits package,
• group life insurance for the University employees and their families,
• private medical care as a part of additional health insurance for the University employees and their families​,
• ability to join the Occupational Pension Scheme and the group pension insurance POGODNA JESIEŃ.

Eligibility criteriaREQUIRED DOCUMENTS: * motivational letter referring to the level of candidate’s fulfillment of the open call requirements,

• scientific resume (CV)
• copies of documents confirming your qualifications (the Ph.D. diploma or certificate granting the Ph.D. degree, and the M.A. diploma or equivalent degree diploma),
• list of publications,
• candidate’s declaration that during the period when the candidate receives the remuneration for their full-time work in the project, they shall receive neither remuneration from the funds assigned as a part of direct costs in research projects financed by the NCN programmes, not receive remuneration arising from the employment contract concluded with other employer, that has its residence in Poland or abroad,
• other documentation defined in the open call requirements.

Selection processSCHEDULE OF THE CALL:

• application submission deadline: 14th of January 2025 (11.59 p.m. CET)
• the selection process will be concluded by: 15th of March 2025

OPEN CALL PROCEDURE:Applications received after the deadline, incomplete applications and applications submitted in any other way than defined in the open call announcement shall not be considered.The open call is conducted and solved by the open call committee appointed by the Rector. The open call procedure consists of two stages:1) the formal assessment of the submitted documents,2) merit-based evaluation of the candidates.The formal assessment is preceded by the initial verification of the submitted documents confirming fulfilment of the requirements defined in the open call announcement. In the case of doubts the open call committee may call the applicant to complete the documentation in the defined period of time.The open call committee prepares a list of persons whose applications fulfil the open call requirements to the greatest extent and invites them for an interview.The interview may take place in person or by using the electronic means of communication. The invited candidates may be asked to prepare additional materials for the needs of presentation of their candidacy during the interview.The open call committee may resign from conducting the interview if they state that the applications submitted in the open call do not fulfil the open call requirements.The open call is solved by way of resolution adopted by the open call committee by secret ballot with the simple majority of votes.The applicants are notified about the results of the open call. The applicants have a right to appeal against the open call committee’s decision in writing within 7 days from the day they are notified about the result of the open call. The appeal shall be considered by the Rector within the period of maximum 30 days.The final, binding decision on employment of the candidate selected and recommended by the open call committee is made by the Rector.The University reserves the right to leave the call unresolved.Additional commentsIMPORTANT INFORMATION:The condition necessary for employment of the candidate selected in the selection proceedings is the fulfilment of the obligations arising from Section 265(4), (5), (13) of the Act – Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Law 2024 item 1571).In the case of applying for employment at the University of Silesia in Katowice as the primary place of work, candidates employed in other higher education institutions as their primary place of work, should, as of the day of their employment, fulfil the requirement defined in art. 120, section 2 of the Act – Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Law 2024 item 1571), according to which an academic may have only one primary place of work at a time.In the case of person selected as a result of the open call selection procedure, who has obtained their academic degree, their degree in arts or their professional title abroad, and whose academic degree, degree in arts or their professional title has not been recognized as equivalent with the adequate Polish degree or title, employment of such person is possible in accordance with art. 116 section 2a of the Act – Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Law 2024 item 1571), in accordance with the procedure in force at the University or on the basis of the nostrification procedure, for which the candidate shall apply. Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Faculty of Natural Sciences, Institute of Earth Sciences Country Poland State/Province Silesia City Sosnowiec Postal Code 41-200 GeofieldContact State/ProvinceSilesia CityKatowice WebsiteStreetBankowa 12 Postal Code40-007 E-Mailkatarzyna.wiecek-jakubek@us.edu.plSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Sosnowiec, śląskie

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Sat, 14 Dec 2024 07:47:18 GMT

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