MARIA CURIE-SKLODOWSKA UNIVERSITY IN LUBLIN

Organisation/Company MARIA CURIE-SKLODOWSKA UNIVERSITY IN LUBLIN Department Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Country Poland Application Deadline 1 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

announces a competition for the position of assistant professor in the group of research workers

in the Department of Genetics and Microbiology at the Institute of Biological Sciences at the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology of the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University

The competition may be entered by individuals who meet the requirements specified in the Act on Higher Education and Science of July 20, 2018 (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 1571 as amended) and in the MCSU Statute of May 29, 2019, as amended.

Where to apply

E-mail piotr.koper@umcs.pl

Requirements

Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• outstanding scientific achievements and experience in acquiring, managing or implementing research projects
• documented scientific achievements in the field of molecular biology, bioinformatics, genetics or microbiology, confirmed by publications in international journals with a high impact factor
• experience in bioinformatics analyses, with particular emphasis on the analysis of data from genomic and metagenomic sequencing

Specific Requirements

proficiency in programming with R or Python, familiarity with Bioconductor libraries, experience working in a Unix environment, and the ability to develop bioinformatics analytical pipelines

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

• hold a PhD degree in natural sciences or engineering and technology, obtained at an institution other than Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin. The PhD must have been obtained not earlier than 7 years before the year of employment in the project. This period may be extended by the time spent on long-term (more than 90 days) documented sickness benefits or rehabilitation benefits due to inability to work. In addition, the period can be extended by the number of months of leave related to child care and upbringing granted in accordance with the Labour Code. For women, the period can be further extended by 18 months for each child born or adopted, if this method of indicating breaks in a scientific career is more beneficial.
• outstanding scientific achievements and experience in acquiring, managing or implementing research projects
• documented scientific achievements in the field of molecular biology, bioinformatics, genetics or microbiology, confirmed by publications in international journals with a high impact factor
• experience in bioinformatics analyses, with particular emphasis on the analysis of data from genomic and metagenomic sequencing
• proficiency in programming with R or Python, familiarity with Bioconductor libraries, experience working in a Unix environment, and the ability to develop bioinformatics analytical pipelines
• proficiency in English sufficient for understanding and utilizing scientific literature
• motivation to conduct scientific research and the ability to work in a team.

Selection process

THE APPLICATION FOR THE COMPETITION SHOULD INCLUDE:

• application addressed to the Rector of MCSU,
• a copy or certified copy of the doctoral diploma, or a resolution on awarding a doctoral degree, or another document confirming the award of a doctoral degree,
• personal questionnaire and curriculum vitae or CV,
• a list of scientific publications,
• a list of scientific and organizational achievements,
• candidates statement that MCSU will be the primary place of employment in the event of employment,
• a letter of recommendation or an opinion from a person holding the academic title of professor or the academic degree of habilitated doctor regarding the candidates scientific achievements,
• a declaration of compliance with the requirements specified in the Act on Higher Education and Science of July 20, 2018 (i.e. Journal of Laws of 2024, item 1571 as amended);
• declaration by the candidate consenting to the processing of personal data in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons regarding the processing of personal data and the free movement of such data, repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation).

Additional comments

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• employment under a research grant on the basis of a fixed-term, full-time employment contract from 1st January 2026 to 30th September 2026, in the primary place of employment, with the possibility of extension for next 12 months,
• during the period of receiving remuneration under the established employment relationship, it is not permissible to receive any additional remuneration from any employer under an employment contract, including employers based outside the territory of the Republic of Poland,
• during the period of employment at MCSU as part of a research project, no other remuneration may be received from funds allocated as direct costs in research projects funded through National Science Centre calls for proposals.
• The salary offered will be at a standard value for NCN-funded projects, ensuring competitive compensation in accordance with the current NCN guidelines.

The candidate selected through the competition is required, before the employment relationship is established, to provide originals or certified copies, or copies confirmed as true to the original, of the documents mentioned in section II of this announcement, to the address specified in section IV.

The university does not provide housing.

The settlement of the competition does not result in establishing an employment relationship. The decision on employment is made by the Rector. The University reserves the right to close the competition without a decision.

Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin with its registered seat in Lublin at Plac im. Marii Curie - Skłodowskiej 5, 20-031 Lublin (hereinafter: MCSU) informs that personal data of candidates for employment shall be processed for recruitment purposes only.

The administrator of your personal data is the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin with its registered office at Pl. Marii Curie - Skłodowskiej 5, 20-031 Lublin (hereinafter: MCSU).

The personal data administrator has appointed a person supervising the correctness of personal data processing, who can be contacted via the e-mail address: iod@mail.MCSU.pl .

Candidates are required to provide data in the scope resulting from Article 22 of the Labour Code and specific provisions concerning employment in a given position. Providing data in a broader scope than required by the provisions is voluntary. The basis for data processing is the law and consent, in relation to data exceeding the area resulting from the provisions.

In accordance with Article 7 paragraph 3 of the General Data Protection Regulation, in relation to data exceeding the scope provided for by law, the data subject has the right to withdraw their consent at any time. The withdrawal of consent shall not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

In accordance with Articles 15 to 21 and Article 77 of the General Data Protection Regulation, the data subject has the right to access, rectify, delete or limit processing, and the right to object to the processing, as well as to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, as well as the right to transfer data. The collected personal data will not be sold or made available to third parties, except for those authorized under the law, nor will they be transferred to third countries or international organizations, contrary to the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation.

The data will be processed by MCSU during the recruitment period, and in the case of data processed on the basis of consent, until a possible objection is raised or consent is withdrawn, and after that time for archival purposes, in accordance with MCSU procedures, as well as for the purposes and for the period and in to the extent required by law to secure any claims.

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The data you provide will not be processed for the purpose of automated decision-making, and will not be subject to profiling.

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