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The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers
25 Jul 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Institute of Philosophy and Sociology Polish Academy of Sciences
Research Field
Sociology
Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions
PhD Positions
Country
Poland
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
40
Offer Starting Date
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

Persons interested in applying for the postdoc position are
invited to electronically submit the following documents (PDF
format only):
 Statement of interest, describing the applicant’s own
research interests and how they relate to the POLPAN project
(3000-5000 characters);
 CV in English including the following points, as
applicable:
Completed education; work history; scientific publications;
manuscripts under review; participation in the implementation
of national and/or international research grants; awards for
scientific activity (e.g., scholarships, fellowships, academic
exchanges); other skills relevant to the project.
 An English-language scientific publication (either an
article in a peer-reviewed journal or a chapter in a monograph
released by a prestigious publishing house; if the publication is
co-authored, the applicant should be the lead author).
 Two letters of reference by researchers working in
different units.
 In the case of applicants who expect to receive their PhD
degree within 3 months after employment in the project, a
letter from their PhD supervisor as to the schedule for
completion, and a letter from their school/department
describing the status of fulfilling the requirements for
completing the PhD program.
Submission of incomplete documentation is the basis for
rejection of the application during the formal assessment.
Description of tasks:
The tasks of the Postdoc researcher will include, among other
related tasks:
 Conduct advanced statistical analyses of the POLPAN
1988-2023 data addressing both substantive and
methodological research questions
 Produce articles to send to Web of Science listed, high
visibility scientific publication outlets
 Collaborate with POLPAN Graduate Research assistants
and other team members on preparing grant products
 Assist in running the POLPAN Lab,
https://groups.io/g/polpanlab, as a discussion forum for
researchers specializing in substantive and methodological
issues of panel data and panel analyses
 Participate in team meetings and the POLPAN seminars
 Assist PIs in realizing the POLPAN concluding
conference
 Disseminate POLPAN-based research through publicly
available results and at scientific meetings
 Assist in popular dissemination of research results,
including social media outreach.

Where to apply

E-mail
konkurs@ifispan.edu.pl

Requirements

Research Field
Sociology
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications

Social sciences, quantitative research methods, advanced
statistical analyses. Interest in the topics of the grant:
https://polpan.org/en

Specific Requirements

Verified on the basis of the submitted application [in English]

and during the personal interview:
 Completed a PhD in Sociology, Political Science,
Statistics, Economics or a related field within 7 years before
employment in the project. This period may be extended pursuant
to the terms laid down in the Types of costs in research projects
funded by the NCN.
 Experience conducting substantive research relevant to the
project.
 Experience with statistical methods for longitudinal data
analysis, including event history and survival analysis.
 Proficiency in STATA/R.
 Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
 Excellent communication skills in English, both spoken
and written (at the level of min. C1).
 Team oriented with good communication skills.
Demonstrable experience with managing large datasets,
including survey projects, constitutes an advantage. So do good

communication skills in Polish.

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent
Research Field
Sociology
Years of Research Experience
4 - 10

Additional Information

Benefits

9500 PLN/month (gross amount, including all costs borne by the

employer)

Eligibility criteria

PhD degree required

Selection process

The complete application must be received via email to konkurs@ifispan.edu.pl

Subject: Postdoc NCN Grant POLPAN 2024

Applications should be submitted by October 24, 2024 in electronic form to the following address:
konkurs@ifispan.edu.pl with a note in the title: " Postdoc NCN Grant POLPAN 2024."
The selection of candidates will take place in two stages. In the first stage, the Selection Committee
will apprise the completeness of application packages on formal grounds, and make a preliminary
assessment of candidates on the basis of submitted documents.
Up to four of the highest rated candidates will be invited to a personal interview. The personal
interviews, to be conducted in English and lasting up to 30 minutes, constitute the second stage of
the competition. Interviews will be scheduled for: October 22-24, 2024 via zoom or at IFiS’
headquarters.
Please consult full job offer at: https://ifispan.pl/announces-an-international-competition-for-a-postdoc…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Institute of Philosophy and Sociology Polish Academy of Sciences
Country
Poland
City
Warszawa
Street
Nowy Świat 72
Geofield

Contact

City
Warsaw
Website
Street
Nowy Świat 72
Postal Code
00-330
E-Mail
konkurs@ifispan.edu.pl

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