assistant professor in the group of research

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assistant professor in the group of research

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Offer DescriptionThe Institute of Sociology at the University of Lodz invites applications for a post-doc position under the NCN SONATA BIS 13 grant:Project Title: Biography and Academic Imaginarium: The Polish Intellectual Diaspora in the Autobiographies of Migrant Scholars (2023/50/E/HS6/00189) Project Manager: Dr. Kamil ŁuczajPosition: Post-doc (1 position) at the Department of Sociology of Culture, University of Lodz Full-time, 1/1 Type of NCN Competition: SONATA BIS – HSProject Description:The primary goal of this project is to collect and analyze biographical accounts of members of the Polish academic diaspora-scholars born in Poland who work abroad-in order to examine “geographical imaginaries,” or the mental images we hold about different places and their inhabitants. These imaginaries are underexplored in the context of international migration studies, especially regarding the Polish intellectual diaspora. The project aims to present the complex narratives of academic migration to the West to both academic and non-academic audiences, including journalists. It posits that hegemonic imaginaries about universities in countries like the United States and the United Kingdom can be challenged through a detailed analysis of the biographical experiences of internationally mobile academics.The research will utilize a variety of qualitative data sources to explore the life and academic work experiences of Polish-born migrants, focusing on the United States, the United Kingdom (as global centers of scientific knowledge production), and Canada and Australia-two other English-speaking academic systems.The study spans five decades, focusing on academics who left Poland between the 1970s and 2019, excluding political migrants whose decision-making processes occurred under different circumstances.Disciplines: Sociology / History / Social AnthropologyScope of Work: * Conducting 30-40 autobiographical narrative interviews.

• Archival research in the USA, Great Britain, Canada, or Australia (3×2 weeks).
• Digitization and archiving of materials (personal documents of migrant scholars).
• Participating in narrative interview analysis (regular seminars at least twice a week).
• Creating a categorization key for data analysis (written memoirs and diaries submitted to the competition).
• Coding personal documents and memoirs of academic migrants submitted to the competition in QDA Miner (approximately 100 sources of various lengths).
• Coordinating the diary competition.
• Managing the project website and article database.
• Preparing manuscripts for at least two publications in English.
• Disseminating results at scientific conferences.

Requirements:

• PhD in sociology, history, social anthropology, or a related discipline (or anticipated by 30 December 2024).
• Interest in migration studies (diaspora cooperation, migrant organizations) or the sociology of higher education (academic careers) and biographical research.
• Outstanding publication record.
• Experience conducting autobiographical narrative interviews or oral history research.
• Proficiency with qualitative data coding software (e.g., QDA Miner, MaxQDA, Atlas.ti).
• Knowledge of content analysis methods and techniques.
• Proficiency in Polish (native or nearly native) and English (minimum C1 level).
• Proficiency in French or German, particularly in conducting data analysis and performing literature reviews, is considered a valuable asset.
• Experience studying or conducting research abroad or collaborating with universities located outside Poland is an additional asset.

Candidates must also meet the requirements of Articles 113 and 116 of the Act of 20 July 2018 – Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws of 2018, item 1668, as amended) and the Statute of the University of Lodz, including Article 246, section 5 of the Act of 3 July 2018 – Provisions Introducing the Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws of 2018, item 1669).We offer:

• Work in an interdisciplinary research team.
• The possibility of remote work from any location (most seminars are held online).
• Full financing of trips to scientific conferences.
• Funds for language corrections of articles.
• Support in the development of a scientific career, including the possibility of publication in international journals.

Information on remuneration: PLN 140,000 per year (gross), paid over 48 months. Employment may begin no earlier than December 1, 2024, and no later than January 1, 2025.Important dates:

• Deadline for applications: October 23, 2024 (11:59 PM).
• Interviews (for selected candidates): October 28, 2024 – October 30, 2024.
• Competition results announced: October 31, 2024.
• Employment begins: December 1, 2024 – January 1, 2025 (depending on individual arrangements).

Note: Winning the competition does not guarantee employment at the University of Lodz.Required documents: * Cover letter.

• CV, including publications, conference presentations, and foreign experience.
• Texts of the three most important publications.
• Personal questionnaire and declarations available on the University of Lodz website – including a declaration that the University of Lodz will be the candidate’s primary place of work (

). * Copy of doctoral diploma or certificate of awarding a doctoral degree.

• GDPR clause available on the University of Lodz website (

).Please send the documents only in electronic form to the following addresses:For more information, please contact:Where to apply E-mailiwona.poliwczak@uni.lodz.plRequirementsResearch Field Sociology Education Level PhD or equivalentAdditional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Faculty of Economics and Sociology, Department of Sociology of Culture Country Poland City Lodz GeofieldContact CityLodz WebsiteStreetRewolucji 1905r. nr. 41 Postal Code90-214STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Łódź, łódzkie

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Thu, 26 Sep 2024 02:12:04 GMT

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