ASSISTANT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Organisation/Company Medical University of Gdańsk Department THE DEPARTMENT OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Research Field Pharmacological sciences » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 29 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time 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

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

ASSISTANT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (f/m)

• group of research-teaching employees

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 didactic classes, mainly of a practical nature (seminars, exercises, laboratories, practical classes),
• participation in organizational work for the University and the unit,
• improving didactic or professional qualifications, including improving the use of English and completing a course in the methodology of academic didactics, as well as through documented participation in trainings and conferences.

CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO:

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

JOB POSITION REQUIREMENTS IN THE ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT:

• a university degree in subjects such as pharmacy, chemistry or biotechnology,
• an interest in conducting scientific and research activities and a willingness to teach,
• knowledge of methods used in organic synthesis, as well as methods for studying the structure of organic compounds,
• knowledge of English at a minimum B2 level,
• proficiency in Polish sufficient to deliver lectures,
• experience of working in a team,
• experience of teaching in the field of organic synthesis is desirable,
• a licence to practise as a pharmacist is desirable.

EXPECTED CANDIDATE PROFILE:

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

WE OFFER:

• employment at a medical university, the only one in Poland with research university status,
• an annual bonus, a seniority allowance,
• subsidies for employee vacations, known as “vacations in the countryside,”
• subsidies for children’s vacations,
• subsidies for sports, recreational, cultural, and educational activities,
• employee team-building events,
• loans for housing purposes,
• subsidies for sports cards,
• the option to join group life insurance on preferential terms.

COMPETITION PROCEDURE:

• The competition is open to persons who meet the requirements of Article 113 of the Act of 20 July 2018 on Higher Education and Science (consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2024.1571; Journal of Laws of 2023, item 742, as subsequently amended), hereinafter referred to as: ‘the Act’, namely:
• The outcome of the competition will be determined on the basis of an analysis of the documentation submitted.
• The outcome of the competition, together with the reasons for the decision, will be available on the Public Information Bulletin (BIP) on the websites of the University, the Minister and the Minister supervising the University within 30 days of the competition’s conclusion.
• The University reserves the right not to fill the post without giving a reason.
• The final decision on the appointment of the candidate recommended by the Selection Committee rests with the Rector.

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),
• the duty to provide information to job applicants,
• a university diploma stating the professional titles the candidate has earned (alon