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Job Information
- Organisation/Company: The Tadeusz Manteuffel Institute History of the Polish Academy of Sciences
- Department: no
- Research Field: History » Other
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Positions: Postdoc Positions
- Application Deadline: 25 Nov 2026 - 16:00 (Europe/Warsaw)
- Country: Poland
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Offer Starting Date: 1 Jan 2027
- 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
Implementation of individual research projects (concerning the early modern period) within the Department of Source Criticism and Editing. Presentation of at least two papers per year at Department meetings. Preparation of grant proposals. Participation in initiatives carried out by the Institute. Opportunity to participate in scientific conferences, lectures, etc. Conducting library and archival queries. Fulfillment of individual requirements under Polish higher education regulations, especially those related to research evaluation.
TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT: contract for 12 months
BASE SALARY: 7044 zł. 50 gr
LONG-SERVICE ALLOWANCE – 5% of the base salary after five years of employment; increases by 1% for each additional year of service, up to a maximum of 20% (in accordance with the Remuneration Regulations).
LONG-SERVICE AWARDS – paid every five years (in accordance with the Remuneration Regulations).
LIST OF DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE CANDIDATE:
- Cover letter addressed to the Director of the Institute of History of the PAS, indicating the research area the candidate wishes to pursue;
- Curriculum vitae with contact details (email address, phone number);
- Copies of diplomas;
- Information on scientific achievements with bibliography;
- Candidate’s declaration that, if employed, the Institute of History of the PAS will be their primary workplace and that the candidate will submit a statement authorizing the Institute of History of the PAS to include them among the employees conducting research activities in the discipline of history (the so-called N-number statement);
- Consent for the processing of the candidate’s personal data for the purposes of the competition (downloadable form).
Scanned documents should be sent electronically to: [contact details available in the full listing]
Original documents will be required if the candidate wins the competition and is employed.
Where to apply
E-mail: [contact details available in the full listing]
Requirements
- Research Field: History » Modern history
- Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Specific Requirements
The applicant should hold at least a doctoral degree in the humanities and have an outstanding research record in the study of the early modern period, as well as in editing and/or source studies. Experience in prosopography is welcome. The applicant should have experience in archival research in Poland and abroad and a good command of a modern foreign language (English preferred). The applicant should present a research project compatible with the research profile of the Department of Source Criticism and Editing of the IH PAS. The applicant should declare their consent to be included among the employees conducting research activity during the period of employment, i.e. in the so-called N number, for the purposes of the algorithm for the distribution of the base subsidy for statutory activity.
- Languages: ENGLISH — Level: Excellent
- Languages: POLISH — Level: Good
- Research Field: History » Modern history
Additional Information
Benefits
- Social benefits package;
- Subsidy for PKP discount card;
- Subsidy for sports cards;
CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
- Opportunity for academic development;
- Support in obtaining subsequent academic degrees and implementing research plans;
- Opportunities for career advancement;
- The Research Organization and Studies Department provides support in applying for, implementing, and settling research grants;
- Editorial Department support in publishing monographs;
- Access to the Institute’s infrastructure for planned research;
- Training in evaluation procedures, grant applications, etc.;
- Subsidized language courses.
Eligibility criteria
For the positions of assistant professor, institute professor, and professor, the following criteria and scoring scale (0-100) apply:
- Scientific achievements (publications, conference participation, involvement in grants or other research projects, scholarships, internships) – up to 50 points;
- Organizational experience (organization of conferences and other scientific events) – up to 10 points;
- Previous participation in research projects of the Institute – up to 20 points;
- Consistency of candidate’s qualifications and research plans with the scientific profile of the Institute as defined in its statute and its current research directions – up to 20 points.
Each committee member assigns partial scores for each criterion. The arithmetic mean of these scores is then calculated.
Selection process
- The competition is conducted in accordance with the rules and procedures specified in the Regulations for Conducting Competitions for Scientific Positions at the Tadeusz Manteuffel Institute of History of the Polish Academy of Sciences, which is an Annex to Resolution No. 5/7/2024 of the Scientific Council of the IH PAS of December 19, 2024 (link - only Polish version);
- The competition is conducted by a competition committee appointed by the Director of the Institute of History of the PAS;
- Candidates submit applications to the Institute of History of the PAS;
- The committee reviews the submitted applications to verify their compliance with formal requirements and assesses their substantive compatibility with the requirements (first stage of the competition);
- After the first stage, the committee establishes a list of candidates qualified for the interview (second stage of the competition); Candidates whose applications are rejected at the first stage will be informed of the reasons for rejection;
- Conducting interviews with selected candidates; the date and format of the interview will be specified in the notification;
- Announcement of the competition results;
- Candidates who participated in interviews will receive information on the results of the competition and feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of their application;
- A candidate who disagrees with the competition results and identifies significant violations of the competition regulations has the right to request the Director of the Institute to conduct a re-evaluation within 7 days from the announcement of the results;
- All communication with candidates will be conducted via email.
Additional comments
The Institute of History of the PAS has a procedure for whistleblowers to report legal violations and for taking follow-up actions, namely the Regulations for Reporting Legal Violations and Taking Follow-Up Actions at the Tadeusz Manteuffel Institute of History of the Polish Academy of Sciences. More information on whistleblowers can be found here - only Polish version.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Tadeusz Manteuffel Institute of History of the Polish Academy of Sciences
- Country: Poland
- City: Warsaw
- Postal Code: 00-272
- Street: Rynek Starego Miasta 31
Contact
- City: Warsaw
- Website: http://www.ihpan.edu.pl
- Street: Rynek Starego Miasta 31
- Postal Code: 00-272
- E-Mail: [contact details available in the full listing]
