Offer Description

Assistant Professor position in the group of research staff at the Center for Advanced Technologies, Adam Mickiewicz University

Where to apply

E-mail anna.dominiak@amu.edu.pl

Requirements

Research Field Chemistry

Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The 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:

• Doctoral degree in the field of chemical sciences.
• Documented scientific achievements, particularly in the areas of supramolecular chemistry, coordination and organometallic synthesis, design of functional catalytic systems, and the application of catalysis in the synthesis of compounds with well-defined properties and application potential.
• Experience in developing, implementing, and managing research projects funded from external sources (e.g., NCN, NCBR, FNP, EU), including preparing grant proposals and supervising research tasks.
• Practical experience in anhydrous and anaerobic synthesis techniques (including operation of a vacuum/gas line – Schlenk line).
• Knowledge of analytical methods used for the characterization of chemical compounds and supramolecular systems, including NMR, FT-IR, and UV-Vis spectroscopy, as well as structural analysis techniques.
• Experience in teaching or supervising students and doctoral candidates.
• Proficiency in tools supporting research design, analysis, and publication (e.g., Microsoft Office, MestreNova, ChemDraw, Reaxys, SciFinder, Scopus).

Additional assets include: • Research internships at renowned international institutions; • Oral and poster presentations at national and international conferences; • Participation in interdisciplinary research projects.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Languages POLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Chemistry

Additional Information

• an atmosphere of respect and cooperation
• supporting employees with disabilities
• 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
• subsidizing childrens vacations

Eligibility criteria

• Scientific achievements (0–25 points)
  
  – Publications in JCR-listed journals, their quality (Impact Factor, percentile), originality of research, and relevance to the announced position.
• Original research project: maximum 5 pages (0–25 points)
  
  – Scientific quality, originality, and feasibility of the project; publication potential (top-tier journals such as JACS, Angew. Chem., Chem. Sci., etc.); potential for obtaining external funding (e.g., NCN, FNP, Horizon Europe).
• Experience in conducting and leading research projects (0–20 points)
  
  – Awarded grants (as principal investigator), experience in preparing and implementing grant proposals.
• Research internships and international experience (0–15 points)
  
  – Duration, reputation of the host institution, and the significance of the internship for the candidate’s scientific development.
• Quality and completeness of the CV and overall scientific competence (0–10 points)
  
  – Clarity and reliability of the information provided, career path, scientific development, and interdisciplinarity.

Scientific activity and professional development (0–5 points)

– Conference presentations, trainings, workshops, organizational activities, and inter-institutional collaboration.

Selection process

• Competition committee begins working no later than 14 days after the deadline for submission of documents.
• Formal evaluation of submitted proposals.
• Call to provide additional or missing documents if necessary.
• Selection of candidates for the interview stage.
• Interviews for candidates who meet the formal requirements.
• The committee has the right to request external reviews of candidates- work or to ask candidates to conduct teaching assignments with an opportunity for student evaluation.
• The chair of the competition committee announces the results and informs the candidates. This information will include justification with a reference to candidates- strengths and weaknesses. Submitted documents will be sent back to candidates.

Additional comments

Required documents

Documents should be marked by the appropriate reference number of the competition: konkurs_49_CZT_adiunkt_1_2025

• Application form/letter of the candidate addressed to the Vice-Rector announcing the competition;
• 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.));
• A list of the candidate’s publications, including the 5-year Impact Factor for each publication, as well as the Impact Factor, percentile from the Scopus database, and the number of ministerial points applicable in the year the article was published;
• Documented information on completed research internships, specifying their duration and the host institution;
• Documented information on obtained research grants and submitted funding applications, specifying the type of grant and the nature of the candidate’s involvement (principal investigator or co-investigator);
• An original research proposal (maximum 5 pages) including:
  • A summary (approx. ½ page) defining the scientific objective and significance of the proposed research,
    • A description of the planned research,
    • Justification of the project’s originality and scientific potential,
    • Expected results and their relevance to the development of the discipline,
    • A publication plan including potential internationally recognized journals,
    • Plans for applying for research funding (e.g., NCN, NCBR, FNP, Horizon Europe).

The project should represent an independent research concept that provides a realistic opportunity for publication of the results in reputable chemistry journals and for obtaining external research funding.

A signedconsent clause for the processing of personal data with the following wording:

• Consent to the processing of personal data as follows: In accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the General Data Protection Regulation of 27 April 2016. (OJ EU L 119/1 of 4 May 2016) I consent to the processing of personal data other than: first name, (first names) and surname; parents- first names; date of birth; place of residence (mailing address); education; previous employment history, included in my job offer for the purpose of the current recruitment.";

NOTE:Applications that do not include consent for the processing of personal data will not be considered.

Pursuant to Article 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation of 27 April 2016. (Official Journal of the EU L 119 of 04.05.2016) we inform that:

• The controller of your personal data is Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań with the official seat: ul. Henryka Wieniawskiego 1, 61 - 712 Poznań.
• The personal data controller has appointed a Data Protection Officer overseeing the correctness of the processing of personal data, who can be contacted via e-mail: iod@amu.edu.pl .
• The purpose of processing your personal data is to carry out the recruitment process for the indicated job position.
• The legal basis for the processing of your personal data is Article 6(1)(a) of the General Data Protection Regulation of 27 April 2016 and the Labour Code of 26 June 1974. (Journal of Laws of 1998 N21, item 94 as amended).
• Your personal data will be stored for a period of 6 months from the end of the recruitment process.
• Your personal data will not be made available to other entities, with the exception of entities authorized by law. Access to your data will be given to persons authorized by the Controller to process them in the performance of their duties.
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• You have the right to lodge a complaint to the supervisory authority - the Chairman of the Office for Personal Data Protection, ul.Stawki 2, 00 - 193 Warsaw.
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PROCEDURE FOR REPORTING VIOLATIONS OF THE LAW

Recruitment: Positions and Competitions for Academic Teachers: Information on the internal reporting procedure referred to in the Act of 14 June 2024 on the Protection of Whistleblowers (Journal of Laws, item 928), announced by Regulation No. 5/2023/2024 of the Rector of Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań of 17 September 2024 concerning the introduction of the Internal Reporting Regulations regarding the breach of law and follow-up actions at Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań. Below are links to the regulation together with its annexes: