Postdoctoral Researcher – Assistant Professor

Position: Researcher – Assistant Professor (Postdoctoral Researcher in NCN OPUS 30 project: “The Rzeszów Pogrom of 11–12 June 1945: A Comparative Study”)

Organizational unit: Department of History, Institute of Slavic Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences.

Essential requirements resulting from the project „The Rzeszów Pogrom of 11–12 June 1945: A Comparative Study”

1. A doctoral degree obtained at an institution other than the institution where the candidate is to be employed, or at least nine months of continuous, documented research experience undertaken during doctoral education, doctoral studies, or after obtaining the doctoral degree, at an institution other than the institution implementing the project and in a country other than the country in which the doctoral degree was obtained.
2. During the period of receiving remuneration under the project, the candidate may not receive any other remuneration from direct costs of research projects funded through NCN competitions.
3. During the period of receiving remuneration under the project, the candidate may not receive remuneration from another employer under an employment contract, including an employer based outside Poland.
4. During the period of receiving remuneration under the project, the candidate may not receive a pension or equivalent benefits in Poland or abroad.
5. A doctoral degree in the humanities in the field of history, or in the field of anthropology or ethnography, obtained no earlier than 12 years prior to the announcement of the competition, and a master’s degree in one of these fields.

Further essential requirements

1. Experience in conducting archival research and critically analysing diverse sources, with particular focus on the territory of the General Government during the German occupation.
2. Experience in implementing research projects.
3. Excellent command of the Polish language.
4. English proficiency at a minimum of B2 level, both spoken and written.
5. Experience in international collaboration.
6. Good time-management skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
7. Accuracy and reliability in carrying out assigned tasks.
8. Ability and willingness to engage in independent learning and professional development.
9. Knowledge of the holdings and resources of archival and museum institutions.
10. A scholarly record including publications and monographic studies published in Poland.
11. Familiarity with both monographs on pogroms by Professor Joanna Tokarska-Bakir (Pod klątwą, 2018, and Kocia muzyka, 2023), as well as knowledge of the prosopographical method on which they are based.

Desirable qualifications

1. Documented research interests in regional history, particularly modern and contemporary history, demonstrated through academic publications or conference presentations.
2. Experience in a managerial position at a research institution or another organization.
3. The candidate's own initiative concerning the extension of the project's research to additional archival resources.

Where to apply

E-mail: sekretariat@ispan.edu.pl

Requirements

Research Field: History » Contemporary history

Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

1. Experience in conducting archival research and critically analysing diverse sources, with particular focus on the territory of the General Government during the German occupation.
2. Experience in implementing research projects.
3. Excellent command of the Polish language.
4. English proficiency at a minimum of B2 level, both spoken and written.
5. Experience in international collaboration.
6. Good time-management skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
7. Accuracy and reliability in carrying out assigned tasks.
8. Ability and willingness to engage in independent learning and professional development.
9. Knowledge of the holdings and resources of archival and museum institutions.
10. A scholarly record including publications and monographic studies published in Poland.
11. Familiarity with both monographs on pogroms by Professor Joanna Tokarska-Bakir (Pod klątwą, 2018, and Kocia muzyka, 2023), as well as knowledge of the prosopographical method on which they are based.

Specific Requirements

1. Documented research interests in regional history, particularly modern and contemporary history, demonstrated through academic publications or conference presentations.
2. Experience in a managerial position at a research institution or another organization.
3. The candidate's own initiative concerning the extension of the project's research to additional archival resources.

Languages: ENGLISH

Level: Good

Research Field: History » Contemporary history

Additional Information

Benefits

We offer

1. An employment contract.
2. Stable employment.
3. A friendly workplace and working environment.
4. The possibility of remote or hybrid work.
5. Professional development opportunities.
6. Training opportunities in research project management and international cooperation.
7. A social benefits package (including a FitSport card, subsidies for discounted railway passes, etc.).

Financial conditions

Gross gross remuneration of PLN 17,500 per month for 24 months.

Eligibility criteria

A doctoral degree in the humanities in the field of history, or in the field of anthropology or ethnography, obtained no earlier than 12 years prior to the announcement of the competition, and a master’s degree in one of these fields.

Selection process

Required documents

1. Curriculum vitae, including contact details such as full name, date of birth, and contact information.
2. A statement confirming the candidate's educational qualifications.
3. A copy of the diploma confirming the award of the doctoral degree.
4. A list of previous academic achievements, including publications, participation in academic conferences and seminars, participation in research projects, research stays, awards, and distinctions.
5. If personal data exceeding the requirements specified in the call for applications are provided, a signed consent clause reading: “I hereby consent to the processing by the Institute of Slavic Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, of my personal data to the extent exceeding the information required in the call for applications, for the purpose of conducting the recruitment procedure for the position of researcher.”

How to apply:

Interested candidates are requested to submit a complete set of documents, including personal and contact details containing their full name and date of birth, by email to sekretariat@ispan.edu.pl, with the subject line: “Open Competition for the Position of Assistant Professor (Postdoctoral Researcher) in the NCN OPUS 30 Project”.

Recruitment schedule:

1. Applications may be submitted until 31 October 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
2. Interviews will be held between 2 and 6 November 2026.
3. Planned employment start date: 1 December 2026.

Additional comments

Information on the processing of personal data

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: Institute of Slavic Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences

Country: Poland

State/Province: mazowieckie

City: Warsaw

Postal Code: 00-378

Street: Stefana Jaracza 1

Contact

State/Province: mazowieckie

City: Warszawa

Website: http://ispan.edu.pl

Street: ul. Stefana Jaracza 1

Postal Code: 00-378

E-Mail: sekretariat@ispan.edu.pl