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Postdoctoral Researcher (Assistant Professor) in "The Rzeszów Pogrom of 11–12 June 1945: A Comparative Study" Institute of Slavic Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences in Poland

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Anthropology

Funding

Available

Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

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Poland

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The Institute of the Polish Language of the Polish Academy of Sciences

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Keywords

Anthropology
Polish History
History
Ethnography
Jewish Studies
Archival Studies

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The Institute of Slavic Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences (Department of History) is advertising a fixed-term postdoctoral position in the NCN OPUS 30 project “The Rzeszów Pogrom of 11–12 June 1945: A Comparative Study”. The post is for 24 months and is based in Warsaw, Poland.

This opening is aimed at a researcher with a strong background in contemporary history, archival work, and the critical analysis of diverse historical sources. The project places particular emphasis on the territory of the General Government during the German occupation and on research methods relevant to pogrom studies, including prosopography.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in history, anthropology, or ethnography, awarded no earlier than 12 years before the competition announcement, together with a master’s degree in one of these fields. A doctoral degree from an institution other than the hiring institution is required, or alternatively at least nine months of documented research experience at a different institution and in a different country than the one where the doctorate was obtained. Additional NCN rules also apply, including restrictions on receiving overlapping remuneration from other research projects, employers, or pension benefits during the project period.

Language requirements are substantial: excellent Polish is mandatory, and English must be at least B2 level in both speaking and writing. The call also values experience in research project implementation, international collaboration, time management, teamwork, reliability, and independent professional development. Familiarity with archival and museum holdings, publications and monographs published in Poland, and the work of Professor Joanna Tokarska-Bakir is specifically requested. Preferred candidates will also show research interests in regional history and may bring managerial experience or an initiative to broaden the archival scope of the project.

Funding is clearly stated: gross gross remuneration is PLN 17,500 per month for 24 months. The post offers stable employment, professional development opportunities, training in research project management and international cooperation, and the possibility of remote or hybrid work, along with a social benefits package.

To apply, candidates should submit a full set of documents by email to [email protected]. The application deadline is 31 October 2026 at 16:00 (Europe/Warsaw), with interviews scheduled for 2–6 November 2026 and the planned start date on 1 December 2026.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in the humanities in history, or in anthropology or ethnography, obtained no earlier than 12 years before the competition announcement, and a master’s degree in one of these fields. Candidates must have experience in archival research and critical source analysis, especially concerning the General Government during the German occupation, as well as experience in implementing research projects and international collaboration. Excellent Polish is required, and English must be at least B2 level spoken and written. Applicants should demonstrate good time management, teamwork, accuracy, reliability, independent learning, professional development, knowledge of archival and museum holdings, a scholarly record including publications and monographs published in Poland, and familiarity with Joanna Tokarska-Bakir’s monographs and the prosopographical method. Desirable: documented research interests in regional history, especially modern and contemporary history, experience in a managerial role, and initiative to extend the project to additional archival resources.

How to apply

Email a complete application set to [email protected]. Use the subject line specified in the call for applications for the Assistant Professor/Postdoctoral Researcher competition. Submit by 31 October 2026 at 16:00 Warsaw time.

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