assistant professor (post-doc, R2, F/M) in the NCN OPUS 29 project “Military General Governorship Lublin 1915-1918 – structures, people, policy”

17 Jun 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Warsaw

Department

Faculty of History

Research Field

History

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions

Postdoc Positions

Application Deadline

31 Jul 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)

Country

Poland

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Offer Starting Date

1 Nov 2026

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

The Dean of the Faculty of History, with the consent of the Rector of the University of Warsaw, announces a competition for the position of assistant professor (post-doc, R2, F/M) in the NCN OPUS 29 project “Military General Governorship Lublin 1915-1918 – structures, people, policy”.

The aim of the project is to examine the functioning of the Austro-Hungarian occupation authorities in the Kingdom of Poland (the General Military Governorate of Lublin) between 1915 and 1918, including:
- organizational structures
- the legal order
- staff composition
- the shaping and implementation of occupation policy (including economic aspects)
- efforts to adapt occupation policy to prevailing realities
- the influence of the human factor on the enforcement of the occupation order
- relations between the occupied population and the occupiers ( including the mutual perception of these groups)
- political and everyday life in the occupied territories
- political and criminal violence
- corruption and the black market
- the perception and assessment of Austro-Hungarian occupation policy by the Polish public and German allies

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Requirements

Research Field

History

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

– Fulfilment of the requirements set out in Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 1571, consolidated text)
– academic achievements in the field of the First World War studies or Austrian literature studies;
– obtaining a doctoral degree no earlier than 12 years prior to the year of employment (taking into account documented career breaks, in accordance with the appendix to the NCN Council resolution);
– doctorate obtained outside the University of Warsaw; in the case of a doctorate obtained at the University of Warsaw, a documented postdoctoral internship of at least 10 months outside Poland is required;
– communicative knowledge of English.

Specific Requirements

Desirable skills (not mandatory)
– knowledge of the Polish and Austrian press market from 1914 to 1918.
– experience in creating digital databases
– experience working in Austrian and Polish archives
– experience in creating popular science podcasts
If hired, we expect the University of Warsaw to be the primary workplace for the successful candidate.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

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Additional Information
Benefits

PLN 140,000 gross/yearly (including 13th-month bonus, seniority allowance, employer's Social Security contributions, Employee Pension Plan contributions, and taxes).

– Workplace: University of Warsaw (possibility of performing duties remotely – in accordance with the Work Regulations and other regulations in force at the University of Warsaw), Faculty of History, University of Warsaw
– Professional development opportunities: work in an interdisciplinary team, access to the IDUB programme, development of skills in digital humanities and database management, support in preparing and submitting your own research projects resulting from activities undertaken in the position offered, more https://rekrutacja-i-rozwoj.bsp.uw.edu.pl/praca-na-uw/
– Business travel expenses (foreign conferences, research trips and stays) are covered by the project funds
– University of Warsaw social package, including holidays in the countryside, etc.

Selection process

Stage I: 60 points
– Assessment of preparation/qualifications relevant to the position based on previous scientific activity: 30 points.
– Assessment of the compatibility of scientific plans with the project: 20 points.
– Assessment of scientific experience (publications, participation in conferences, presentations, etc.): 10 points.
A maximum of 60 points in total from each member of the selection committee; candidates who obtain an average score of over 30 points will be invited for an interview.
Stage II: 40 points
The following will be assessed on the basis of the presentation and interview: compatibility of the proposed research topic with the objectives of the project; conduct of the interview (40)

Website for additional job details

https://historia.uw.edu.pl/en/studies/join-us/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Faculty of History, University of Warsaw

Country

Poland

State/Province

Mazovian

City

Warsaw

Postal Code

00-927

Street

Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28

Geofield

Contact

State/Province

Mazovian

City

Warsaw

Website

http://historia.uw.edu.pl

Street

Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28

Postal Code

00-927

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED

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