CALL FOR CANDIDATES - Ref no. UW/IDUB/2024/08

14 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Warsaw

Department

Faculty of “Artes Liberales”

Research Field

History » Archaeology

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

15 Jun 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Hours Per Week

10

Offer Starting Date

15 May 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

UW/IDUB/2024/08

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Dean of Faculty of “Artes Liberales” the University of Warsaw invites applications for the position of assistant professor under the “Excellence Initiative – Research University” Programme. The recruited candidate will perform the duties in Action I.3.2. Systemic Risk Research Project. 

Salary - up to PLN 3000 (gross) per month

Position starts on - August 1st , 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter

Planned period of employment - 17 months but no longer than until December 31, 2025

Job description and responsibilities:

Conducting research in the fields of medieval and landscape archaeology.

Conducting research in the fields of environmental, social, and economic history.

Active participation in the creation of an international research network related to Action I.3.2.

Direct participation in the preparation, development, submission and implementation of grant applications related to Action I.3.2.

Strengthening international cooperation and scientific exchange in the Excellence Initiative – Research University Programme in the framework of interdisciplinary research.

Preparation of individual and collective publications related to Action I.3.2.

Active participation in the popularization of research results related to Action I.3.2.

Requirements

Research Field

History » Archaeology

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• experience in research on medieval archaeology and/or environmental, social, and economic history confirmed by publications;
• proven ability to cooperate in interdisciplinary research teams, including international ones;
• experience in obtaining and managing grant projects;
• strong analytical and critical thinking skills and the ability to manage a wide range of tasks and responsibilities;
• very good command of English in terms of written, verbal, and presentation communication;
• good command of the Polish language is a strong asset.

Specific Requirements

• fulfilment of the conditions set out in Article 113 of Act of 20 July 2018. - Law on Higher Education and Science (Prawo o szkolnictwie wyższym i nauce – Dz. U. z 2022 r. poz. 574) and the UW Statute (Resolution No. 443 of the UW Senate of 26 June 2019, Monitor item 190);
• doctoral degree obtained in the discipline of archaeology or history;
• a minimum of 5 years of professional experience since obtaining a doctoral degree;

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

History » Archaeology

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Internal Application form(s) needed
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Additional Information
Benefits

• an innovative research environment with real independence;
• effective assistance in applying for domestic and international research grants;
• a friendly and family-friendly work environment conducive to your career development.

Eligibility criteria

The University of Warsaw reserves the right to contact only selected candidates and to cancel the application for any reason.

Equal opportunities

The constitutional principle of equal treatment of all members of the University community is the foundation of its activity. The University supports diversity and prevents discrimination. The University implements the highest ethical standards, upholds scientific integrity, and follows the principles of the European Charter for Researchers.

Selection process

Application

a scan of PhD diploma; a CV detailing the candidate’s education and research experience and a list of publications (in English); up to three selected publications (pdf files); a cover letter presenting the candidate's profile in accordance with the requirements contained in the advertisement and the motivation for applying for the job offered (in English); signed and completed questionnaire for the job applicant found in the link: https://bsp.adm.uw.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2020/07/Kwestionariusz-osob_kpropriat_11_2019.docx a declaration signed or a scan of a self-signed declaration in which the candidate confirms that he has read and accepted the rules for conducting competitions set out in ordinance No. 106 of the Rector of the University of Warsaw of September 27, 2019, on specifying the detailed rules and procedure for conducting a competition for the position of an academic teacher; a declaration that the candidate has read and accepted the rules for the competition; a declaration signed or a scan of a hand-signed declaration of consent to the processing of personal data, attached to this announcement.

Selected candidates will be invited to a remote interview with the Recruitment Committee. The candidates will be notified individually by e-mail about the date of any interview.

The Recruitment Committee reserves the right to conduct a preliminary evaluation of applications before the stage of full evaluation of candidates.

Before commencing employment, the candidate selected in the competition is required to submit documents in the form required by the University of Warsaw.

The competition is the first stage of the recruitment procedure for the position of an academic teacher specified in the University of Warsaw Statute, and its positive outcome is the basis for further proceedings. After the initial analysis of the submitted applications, we will contact the selected candidates in order to carry out further stages of the recruitment procedure.

The University of Warsaw reserves the right to cancel the competition without giving any reason.

Additional comments

How to apply - Please send an e-mail to [email protected] with the subject line “UW/IDUB/2024/08”

If you have any further questions, please contact Coordinator of Action I.3.2. Sebastian Szymański, email: [email protected]

Closing date for applications - June 15, 2024
Notification about the results    - June 31, 2024
Results will be announced - by e-mail

 

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Faculty of “Artes Liberales”

Country

Poland

City

Warsaw

Postal Code

00-927

Street

ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Warsaw

Website

http://www.uw.edu.pl

Street

Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28

Postal Code

00-927

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED