The Nalecz Institute of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering, Polish Academy of Sciences (IBBE PAS), Warsaw, Poland, seeks applications for a position as Associate Professor at 100% effort with an expected start date of May 1st, 2021. The IBBE PAS ranks among the top research institutions in the country and continues to be at the forefront in emerging areas of biomedical engineering and related technologies. Creative, energetic individuals with a research passion who show extraordinary promise or accomplishment in research programs are encouraged to apply.

Associate Professor will implement a research program proposed by Her/Him. This program will be implemented with a newly hired team (post-doc, doctoral student), consisting of research workers proposed and selected independently by Her/Him from among students, graduates under the competition. The duties of the Associate Professor include:

• The Associate Professor works actively and independently starting, developing and refining the individual research program.
• The Associate Professor actively seeks team members.
• The Associate Professor actively seeks external financial support of the research from domestic and international granting organizations.

The individual research program will be funded for two years by IBBE PAS and run under guidance provided by the Deputy Director for Research. Further employment and research program realization depends on funding received from external granting agencies.

Candidates should have Doctor of science (DSc) degree (habilitation) or equivalent international degree or doctoral degree and postdoctoral experience in the field of biomedical sciences and technology. Candidates should have a strong international record of research excellence in the field of experimental biomedical engineering. Their interdisciplinary background should complement the established research areas at the IBBE PAS. Possible areas of expertise include but are not limited to: (bio)artificial organs, biomedical imaging systems, biotechnological platforms and engineering tools for (personalized) medicine, biomedical measurements. Applicants should have considerably participated in the supervision of master and/or PhD students and have experience in acquiring third-party funding for their research.

The IBBE PAS is committed to addressing the family needs of its employees, including dual career couples and single parents. We are also interested in candidates who have had non-traditional career paths or who have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academia. The IBBE PAS is awarded by the European Commission with Researchers with the HR Excellence in Research logo. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with respect to equal opportunity.

To apply for consideration, application materials – main objectives of the proposed research program and full dossier, should be submitted electronically through our Human Resources Department: Ten adres pocztowy jest chroniony przed spamowaniem. Aby go zobaczyć, konieczne jest włączenie w przeglądarce obsługi JavaScript.. Letters of reference may be solicited for finalists. Interviewing of the candidates that include an introductory lecture, will begin in the third decade of March 2021, and early application is encouraged. For more information, please contact Dr. Magdalena Antosiak-Iwańska at Ten adres pocztowy jest chroniony przed spamowaniem. Aby go zobaczyć, konieczne jest włączenie w przeglądarce obsługi JavaScript.. The position will remain open until filled.

Our offer: 

• Employment contract for 24 months, with the possibility for continuation afterwards,
• Full technical, administrative and organizational support from professional English-speaking personne,
• Professional and personal development programs,
• Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement (CAO) of the Polish Academy of Sciences and include,
•  Monthly gross (brutto) remuneration approximately: 10 000 PLN, depending on the experience of the candidate,
•  Benefits including reduced-rate for an individual medical care package and membership in MultiSportprogramme,
•  A 36 leave days in case of fulltime employment,
•  A solid pension scheme.

Deadlines

For applications: March 15, 2021.

Interviews and introductory lectures for candidates will begin in the third decade of March 2021, as applications flow in, on dates individually appointed with the candidate,

Job starting date: May 1st, 2021, however it is negotiable.

Required documents

• CV,
• copies of all certificates of academic qualification in Polish or English, language certificates,
• letters of appointment (please add translations if applicable),
• a list of publications,
• information on involvement in ongoing and future research endeavors, joint research projects, externally funded projects,
• information of inventions/patents, and spin-offs,
• short description of proposed research program.