The Institute of Archaeology and Ethnology of the Polish Academy of Sciences invites applications from candidates for the position of Assistant Professor (one post-doc research position) funded by the NCN SONATA BIS grant.
"Alcohol, Sobriety and Drunkenness: Discourses on the Boundaries of Drinking in the 19th century Post-Partition Poland"
(2023/50/E/HS3/00234),
PI dr Dorota Dias-Lewandowska.
Employment details:
Employment under a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension for a further 12 months
Position: Assistant Professor (post-doc)
Working hours: full-time (full-time research position)
Place of work: Warsaw
Organisational unit at the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnology, Polish Academy of Sciences (IAE PAS): Department for the History of Material Culture of the Middle Ages and Modern Times
Salary: Monthly salary of ca. 9 800 PLN before tax (ca. 2 300 EUR) - ca. 7 400 PLN net (ca. 1 800 EUR).
Planned start date: 1 June 2026 (negotiable)
Project details: www.boundariesofdrinking.pl
Requirements:
1) PhD in the humanities or social sciences, obtained no earlier than 7 years ago (this period may be extended according to the post-doc employment rules for National Science Centre [NCN] projects)
2) Research interests related to the project theme include the socio-cultural aspects of alcohol consumption in the 19th century, the history of drinking establishments, production, regulation, temperance movements, etc.
3) Languages: Proficiency in Polish and English is required. Depending on the chosen research topic, knowledge of other foreign languages (e.g. German, Russian, French or Yiddish) would be an asset.
4) Experience of working with 19th-century manuscripts and printed sources
5) Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
6) Availability to undertake short trips (study visits, archive queries).
7) The candidate must meet the requirements of the Sonata Bis call for postdoctoral position (https://www.ncn.gov.pl/sites/default/files/pliki/uchwaly-rady/2023/uchwala50_2023-zal1.pdf#page=53 , pp. 56–57), in particular: during the period of receiving remuneration for the project, they will not receive any other remuneration from funds granted as direct costs for research projects financed within NCN competitions, nor will they receive remuneration from another employer on the basis of an employment contract, including from an employer based outside Poland.
Responsibilities:
1) Conduct original research directly related to the project’s objectives.
2) Perform detailed research queries across Polish and international archives and digital repositories.
3) Present research findings at international scientific conferences.
4) Prepare at least two research articles (independently and in collaboration with the team) within the first 12 months of employment.
5) Participate actively in the research team and attend scientific seminars in the UK, Ireland, and France.
6) Draft comprehensive research reports to document project milestones.
7) Provide administrative and organizational support to ensure the smooth running of the project.
8) Organize project data in strict accordance with the established Data Management Plan (DMP).
9) Disseminate research results through appropriate academic and public channels.
What we offer:
1) Fixed-term employment contract (research only) for 12 months (possible extension of another 12 months after a positive evaluation)
2) Work in an interdisciplinary and international research team.
3) Funding for archive queries and scientific conference expenses.
4) Study visits to France, Ireland and the United Kingdom.
5) Access to a well-equipped library related to the research topics, with the possibility to purchase the necessary literature.
6) Support in developing a research career.
7) Fully equipped office space at IAE PAS in Warsaw.
Required documents:
1) An employment application addressed to the Director of IAE PAS, including contact details.
2) Scientific CV detailing all publications and achievements to date;
3) Cover letter;
4) if personal data is provided beyond the requirements specified in the recruitment announcement: a signed statement reading “I consent to the processing of my personal data (contained in the application documents) by the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnology of the Polish Academy of Sciences, located in Warsaw at Al. Solidarności 105, for the purposes of conducting the recruitment process, to the extent exceeding the requested information, which is processed in accordance with applicable regulations”
5) Two writing samples (published or accepted)
6) Scan of the PhD diploma or confirmation of the PhD completion date
7) Contact information (including name, academic rank, affiliation, and email address) for two academic referees who can provide references
8) Language certificates (if not available, part of the interview may be conducted in the relevant language).
Please send the listed documents to d.dias@iaepan.edu.pl by 30.04.2026 (4pm)
Only complete applications containing all required documents will be considered.
We reserve the right to invite selected candidates for an interview.
The final results will be announced by 15.05.2026
Any questions regarding the competition should be sent to d.dias@iaepan.edu.pl
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