Postdoctoral researcher (adiunkt) under the “Excellence Initiative – Research University” Programme

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Postdoctoral researcher (adiunkt) under the “Excellence Initiative – Research University” Programme

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Offer DescriptionThe Dean of the Faculty of History of the University of Warsaw invites applications for the position of postdoctoral researcher (adiunkt) under the “Excellence Initiative – Research University” Programme.Project and Action descriptionThe “Excellence Initiative – Research University” (IDUB) is a programme of the minister responsible for higher education and science, which enables the University of Warsaw to raise the level of its research activities, the quality of education and accordingly, the international recognition of the University.
The successful postdoctoral candidate will become a member of the research team realising University of Warsaw’s Action I.3.13 “Excellence Initiative – Research University” program “Global history – non-European contexts of the Modern World. She/he will undertake individual research projects in the field of the history of China in the 20th century. Preferred research perspectives and topics include: global history, social history, cultural history, history of communism, colonial history.
The main goal of the intended Action is to create a research team affiliated with the Faculty of History, which, through research and teaching, would stimulate dialogue between the academic community of the University of Warsaw and leading research centres of global history – the field of historiography that has been developing the fastest in the last 20 years, and at the same time, better integrate research which has been already conducted in this area at various faculties of the University of Warsaw. The foundation of a global history and anthropology research centre will create an attractive platform for young researchers to exchange experience and facilitate contacts with leading foreign researchers. By employing, through open competitions, accomplished researchers who have already published in important journals and leading publishing houses, we will be able to attract researchers and students, as well as stimulate academic discussion at our university. This will give research and teaching at the University of Warsaw a new dynamic with a much more international profile than before.Job description and responsibilitiesThe selected candidate will:
1. conduct autonomous research on the project (submitted in the application) that will have a significant potential and impact on the international scholarship within the field,
2. take active part in the academic life of the University of Warsaw by attending seminars, delivering papers, lectures, sharing knowledge and skills with other members of the academic community. In particular, she/he will participate in all events held by the Faculty of History (University of Warsaw) in the framework of the” Global history” programme,
3. disseminate results of her/his research through conference presentations and by publishing in leading peer-reviewed international journals (belonging to the first upper quartile, 25% of the titles of the most cited journals in the world indexed in the Scopus database) and academic presses, thus representing University of Warsaw.
4. actively contribute to strengthening the international position of the University of Warsaw,
5. collaborate with the University administration in all matters related to the project,
6. teach maximum one semester-long course (30 teaching hours of 45 minutes) a year, in English or in Polish.Where to apply E-mailpraca.historia@uw.edu.plRequirementsResearch Field History Education Level PhD or equivalentSpecific RequirementsEssential:

• fulfilment of the conditions set out in the article 113 in Act of 20 July 2018. – Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws 2023, item 742, as amended) and the UW Statute (Resolution No. 443 of the UW Senate of 26 June 2019, Monitor item 190);

● a doctoral degree in history;
● documented experience in researching history of China in the 20th century. Preferred research perspectives and topics include: global history, social history, cultural history, history of communism, colonial history.
● proven active participation in international academic life;
● well-argued excellent research project;
● have a prestigious grant or have concrete plans for a grant application of this kind
● excellent knowledge of English;
● fluent passive knowledge of Chinese;
● excellent communication skills, including the ability to present research results and write for publication;
● ability and willingness to work as part of a scholarly community, share insights and findings, and engage in collaboration;
● ability to complete projects and work to a deadline.Desirable:
● preference will be given to candidates with a working knowledge of at least one European language other than English used in the historical sources related to the research region and research interests;
● defined plans for applying for further research grants that would be affiliated with the University of Warsaw;
● specific publications plans, including during the period of employment at the University of Warsaw;
● knowledge of other foreign languages;
● research experience outside of Poland.

Research Field HistoryInternal Application form(s) needed2024 35 postdoc eng IDUB.pdfEnglish(240.13 KB – PDF)Additional InformationBenefits● individual research allowance of up to 25 000 PLN;
● an opportunity to work in a vibrant scholarly community at one of the best universities of Central Eastern Europe, with a long research tradition in historiography and other fields of the humanities and social sciences, supportive and eager to collaborate;
● attractive salary;
● individual research allowance of up to 25 000 PLN;
● possibility to get additional funding for various forms of academic activity such as conferences, sessions on international congresses, short research trips, publications;
● office space, access to libraries and electronic resources;
● assistance in applying for further grant projects financed from external sources;
● standard social security and medical insurance.Selection processClosing date for applications: 10.02.2025Notification about the results: 15 February 2025Results will be announced: 15 February 2025 (by e-mail to the address you set out in your application file)The call is the first stage of the procedure of employment as an academic teacher specified in the Statute of the University of Warsaw, and its positive outcome is the basis for further proceedings.
The evaluation committee reserves the right to conduct a preliminary assessment of applications before the full evaluation of candidates.
After an initial analysis of the submitted applications, we will contact the selected candidates to carry out further stages of the recruitment procedure.Additional commentsRequired documents:● CV and the list of publications,
● cover letter,
● names and contact information for two academic referees,
● outline of the research project to be completed during the appointment at the University of Warsaw (up to 2000 words + bibliography),
● scanned copy of the PhD diploma (or an official document confirming receiving a PhD degree)● scan of a signed agreement for the processing of personal data by the University of Warsaw, which is attached to this call,
● scan of a signed declaration in which candidate read and accepted the rules of organizing the job competition as defined by the Ordinance No. 106 of the Rector of the University of Warsaw dated 27 September 2019 on providing detailed rules and procedures for holding a competition for the position of an academic teacher at the University of Warsaw ( )
CV, cover letter, and the research project have to be submitted in English. Remaining documents can be submitted either in Polish or in English versions.How to apply:
Please send an e-mail to with the subject line: “Global history post-doc”.Work Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Faculty of History, University of Warsaw Country Poland City Warsaw Postal Code 00-927 Street Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28 GeofieldContact CityWarsaw WebsiteStreetKrakowskie Przedmieście 26/28 Postal Code00-927 E-Mailpraca.historia@uw.edu.plSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Warszawa, mazowieckie

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Fri, 03 Jan 2025 23:59:47 GMT

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