postdoctoral researcher / adjunct scientist (adiunkt)

19 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Warsaw

Department

Faculty of Oriental Studies

Research Field

Cultural studies » Oriental studies
History » Archaeology

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

22 Mar 2024 - 00:00 (Europe/Warsaw)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Offer Starting Date

1 Jul 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

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

No

Offer Description

The “Excellence Initiative – Research University” is a programme of the Ministry of Education and Science, which enables the University of Warsaw to raise the level of quality of scientific activity, quality of education and, consequently, the international recognition of the University.   The recruited person will fulfil the job requirements in the Action I.3.10 – “Preparation and launching of an interdisciplinary research and teaching project Archeooriental Studies”. The aim of the activity is to prepare and implement interdisciplinary research on ancient cultures by combining research on artefacts (archaeology) and texts (Oriental studies). The interdisciplinary approach will allow for reconstructions of different aspects of ancient cultures and will contribute to a deeper understanding of what mankind is, among various cultural, social, and environmental entanglements.   The recruitment process concerns a research position and is open to outstanding scientists conducting research in the field of Iranian studies (with special Focus on the archaeology and history of Iran) in the early stages of their academic careers, i.e., those having completed a PhD within the last 10 years prior to the application date (this period does not include parental/family leaves).   The candidate is expected to provide an up-to-date topic of research and to present potential for applying for national and international grants in the future.

Requirements

Research Field

Cultural studies » Oriental studies

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

History » Archaeology

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The selected candidate will:

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;

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 Oriental Studies (University of Warsaw) within the framework of the Archeooriental Studies Action;

disseminate results of her/his research through conference presentations and by publishing in leading peer-reviewed international journals;

actively contribute to strengthening the international position of the University of Warsaw;

if possible, teach maximum one semester-long course (30 teaching hours of 45 minutes) a year, in English or in Polish.

Specific Requirements

Requirements:

• the candidates have to conform to the conditions stated in art. 113 of Higher Education Law dated 20.07.2018 (Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland 2023, item 742) and University of Warsaw Statute (Resolution no. 443 University of Warsaw Senate dated June 26, 2019, item no. 190).
• PhD diploma in the history or culture of Iran;
• the presentation of a realistic research plan;
• fluent knowledge of Persian;
• a very good knowledge of English;
• capacity to start employment no later than July 1st , 2023;
• willingness to cooperate on the archaeology of the Sassanian period and the first centuries of Islam in Iran.

It is possible that after successful completion of the fellowship and fulfilling other conditions presented by the Dean of appropriate faculty, the recipient can be considered for the employment at the UW as a regular academic teacher.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Languages

OTHER

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Cultural studies » Oriental studies

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

History » Archaeology

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Additional Information
Benefits

We offer work in a dynamic team which carries out projects with international partners.

Selection process

Selected candidates will be invited for an interview with the Recruitment Committee. Candidates will be informed individually about the date/time of the interview.

The Committee reserves the right to carry out a preliminary assessment prior to the stage of fully evaluating the candidates.

The candidate selected as a result of the recruitment process is obliged to supply the originals of his/her documents before undertaking employment to confirm their authenticity.

The call for candidates comprises the first stage as defined in the procedures from the Statute of UW for the employment of an Adjunct; positive completion of this stage constitutes the grounds for continuing the hiring process.

The University of Warsaw reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process without stating the reason.

Additional comments

Equal opportunities

The constitutional principle of the equal treatment of all members of the University community is fundamental to its activities. The University of Warsaw promotes diversity and prevents discrimination. The University maintains the highest ethical standards, upholds scientific integrity, and is guided by principles stemming from the European Charter for Researchers.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Warsaw, Faculty of Oriental Studies

Country

Poland

City

Warsaw

Postal Code

00-927

Street

Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28

Geofield

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