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Assistant Professor (Post-Doc) – Contractor of a Research Project The Tadeusz Manteuffel Institute of History, Polish Academy of Sciences in Poland

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Memory Studies

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Sep 3, 2026

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Poland

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Tadeusz Manteuffel Institute of History, Polish Academy of Sciences

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Keywords

Memory Studies
History
Religious Studies
Manuscript Studies
Identity Formation
Modern History

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A postdoctoral position is available in the research project Faith in exile: Socinian archives and the struggle over identity and memory in Early Modern Europe, led by Dr. Anna Maria Laskowska at the Tadeusz Manteuffel Institute of History, Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw, Poland.

The project examines the dispersed manuscript heritage of the Socinians, also known as the Polish Brethren or Arians, and asks how their manuscripts survived, circulated, were copied, hidden, preserved, or lost across Europe. The research focuses on provenance, material features, transmission, and the role of archives in shaping memory and identity among a persecuted religious minority. A major outcome will be a critical catalogue of Socinian manuscripts preserved in European collections, together with scholarly studies on exile, continuity, and historical memory.

The postdoctoral researcher will conduct archival and library research in Transylvania and Hungary, identify and describe Socinian manuscripts, reconstruct provenance, contribute as co-author to the catalogue, prepare at least two scholarly articles, present at conferences, and participate in weekly team meetings and project activities.

The position is full-time and temporary, with a planned start date of 1 October 2026. The application deadline is 3 September 2026 at 16:00 (Europe/Warsaw).

Applicants must hold a PhD in history or a related humanities field and meet National Science Centre (NCN) post-doc rules. Strong Hungarian, English, and basic Latin are required, along with experience working with manuscripts, archival materials, or early modern library collections. Preferred expertise includes Socinianism, Transylvanian Unitarianism, the Radical Reformation, or related studies in early modern religious history.

The role is supported by the National Science Centre of Poland (SONATA nr 2025/59/D/HS3/02750). The institute offers social benefits, support for academic development, assistance with grant applications, editorial support for monograph publication, access to research infrastructure, and training in evaluation and grant preparation.

Applications should be submitted by email to konkursy.naukowe@ihpan.edu.pl and include a cover letter, CV, diploma or expected completion statement, list of achievements and publications, and required declarations and consent forms.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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