The Rector of Medical University of Gdańsk  announces an open competition for the position of

ASSISTANT  IN THE DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY

group of research-teaching employees

full-time employee (2 positions x 1.0 FTE)

fixed-term application

THE TASKS OF A PERSON EMPLOYED AT THIS POSITION WILL INCLUDE:

• Conducting and documenting research or research and development activities, including participation in the dissemination of the results of research activities,
• conducting and documenting teaching activities, mainly of a practical nature (seminars, exercises, laboratories, practical classes), 
• participation in organizational work for the benefit of the University and the unit,
• improving teaching or professional qualifications, including improving English language skills and completing a course in the methodology of academic didactics, and through documented participation in training courses and conferences.

CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO:

• have at least a master's degree or equivalent,
• having an aptitude for scientific and teaching work.

JOB ROLE REQUIREMENTS IN THE ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT:

• graduate degree in medicine, pharmacy, medical analytics, biotechnology, biology or chemistry, 
• knowledge of human biochemistry at a level that allows for research and teaching work, 
• predisposition to work in a biochemical research laboratory, preferred knowledge of analytical techniques, cell culture, skills in working with clinical material and in vivo studies.
• knowledge of English at the level of min. B2, 
• knowledge of the Polish language to the extent that it is possible to conduct classes with students in Polish.

ADDITIONAL CANDIDATE EVALUATION CRITERIA:

• scientific output in the form of at least one full-text publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal with at least Q2* or the scientific output should be at least 1.0 pts. IF or at least one registered patent application.

WE OFFER:

• employment contract for a fixed term (2 years with the possibility of renewal for an indefinite term) full-time academic staff,
• working at the best medical university in Poland with the status of a research university,
• the possibility of professional development within the role,
• an attractive package of non-wage benefits.

COMPETITION PROCEDURE:

Candidates who meet the requirements of an Act on Higher Education and Science (requirements referred to in art.113), including:

• meeting the requirements specified in the above mentioned Act and the statute of MUG,
• being not punished by any disciplinary penalty referred to in art. 276 paragraph 1 points 7 and 8 of the above mentioned Act,
• meeting the requirements referred to in art. 20 clause 1 points 1-3 of the above mentioned Act,
• stating that, in case of winning this competition, Medical University of Gdansk will be the  candidates’ primary place of employment as defined by the above mentioned Act may enter the competition.
• Candidates willing to participate in the competition are asked to submit their application form (all required documents) by clicking  APPLY.
• All documents must be submitted in the Polish language version.
• The deadline for applying is 02.10.2024 at 23.59 - the date and time recorded by the recruitment system is applicable.
• The result of the competition is settled based on the analysis of  the documentation submitted by the candidates.
• The result of the competition will be announced at the University website https://careers.mug.edu.pl/61031.html. 
• The University reserves the right to close the competition without stating any reasons.
• The final decision about employment of a candidate recommended by Competition Committee, is made by the Rector of the Medical University of Gdańsk.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• declaration of entering the competition with statements:
• the candidate’s statement about meeting the requirements of the art. 113 of the Act of Law on Higher Education and Science,
• the candidate’s statement that, in case of winning this competition, the Medical University of Gdańsk will be the candidate’s primary place of employment as defined by the Act of Law on Higher Education and Science,
• a declaration of consent to the processing of personal data contained in the presented documents for the purposes necessary for the implementation of the competition procedure,
• CV (information on the candidate’s previous work achievements),
• personal questionnaire for a candidate applying for employment,
• a university diploma stating the professional titles the candidate has earned (along with the supplement),
• a bibliometric analysis list with IF score,
• confirmation of the right to practice the profession and professional specialization documents or specialized training,
• copies of former employment certificates and a confirmation of current employment, 
• other documents confirming qualifications and competencies for teaching students e.g. references.

Templates of some documents that have to be completed, scanned and attached you will find  HERE.

Rector

Prof. Marcin Gruchała, MD, PhD