Job Information
- Organisation/Company: W. Szafer Institute of Botany Polish Academy of Sciences
- Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology
- Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions: Other Positions
- Application Deadline: 4 Sep 2026 - 00:00 (UTC)
- Country: Poland
- Type of Contract: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Offer Starting Date: 6 Aug 2026
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
Qualifications and competencies required of candidates applying for the position:
- Master degree in the field of biological science or Archaeology.
- Knowledge in field of biology with interest in archaeobotany, palaeoenvironmental research and ecology of plants.
- Participation in scientific projects (as scientific staff, not only a technical support).
- Scientific output including publications indexing by Clarivate Analytics (preferably in Q1).
- Preferred experience in archaeobotanical analysis (proven ability to identify macroscopic plant remains of fruits, seeds and wood charcoal) and knowledge of methods using in the analysis of charred plant remains (carpology and anthracology). Advantage will be experience with the work at archaeological excavations, especially taking into account an application of the sampling strategy for archaeobotanical material.
- Documented participation in national or international scientific conferences.
- Willingness to work in a team and to undertake scientific expeditions, foreign internship, and develop competences through participation in training.
- Very good knowledge of English and at least good knowledge of Polish.
The deadline for filing documents: 04.09.2026
Documents should be sent electronically to the address: rekrutacja@botany.pl
Adjudication of the competition and announcing the results shall take place within the time limit no longer than 1 month from the date of closing the competition.
Where to apply
E-mail: rekrutacja@botany.pl
Requirements
Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications:
- Master degree in the field of biological science or Archaeology.
- Knowledge in field of biology with interest in archaeobotany, palaeoenvironmental research and ecology of plants.
- Participation in scientific projects (as scientific staff, not only a technical support).
- Scientific output including publications indexing by Clarivate Analytics (preferably in Q1).
- Preferred experience in archaeobotanical analysis (proven ability to identify macroscopic plant remains of fruits, seeds and wood charcoal) and knowledge of methods using in the analysis of charred plant remains (carpology and anthracology). Advantage will be experience with the work at archaeological excavations, especially taking into account an application of the sampling strategy for archaeobotanical material.
- Documented participation in national or international scientific conferences.
- Willingness to work in a team and to undertake scientific expeditions, foreign internship, and develop competences through participation in training.
- Very good knowledge of English and at least good knowledge of Polish.
Languages: ENGLISH (Level: Excellent)
Internal application form(s) needed: English (471.9 KB - PDF)
Additional Information
Benefits
We offer:
- full-time employment in dynamically developing research team at IB PAS,
- remuneration: up to PLN 5,620.00 gross per month,
- access to laboratories,
- support for trips to foreign and regional partners,
- opportunity to establish new research directions,
- organizational and substantive support in applying for grants,
- an international collaboration that will help achieving scientific goals,
- friendly, inspiring, and interdisciplinary working environment.
Eligibility criteria
Scope of duties
The employee will primarily analyze macroscopic plant remains, mainly charred ones preserved in the form of fruits, seeds and wood charcoals, coming from archaeological sites in Poland and Europe. Also, the employee will participate in the research and organizational work of the team and Group IV.
Selection process
Required documents:
- Employment application.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- A copy of a certified Master degree diploma.
- List of scientific achievements (publications).
- Description of previous scientific activities or other significant achievements.
- Program of candidate’s future scientific activities at the new position.
- Personal questionnaire (attached).
- Recommendation letter from a supervisor or an independent scientist.
- The candidate's declaration that upon starting work, W. Szafer Institute of Botany of the Polish Academy of Sciences will be his primary workplace.
- Signed consent to the processing of personal data (attached).
Additional comments
Workplace: Palaeobotany and Palaeoenvironment Group
Research profiles descriptors: R1 – First Stage Researcher (Up to the point of PhD)
Research topic: The dynamics of vegetation changes in Central Europe during the Vistulian and Holocene; regional differences as a response to climate changes and settlement processes; the team of dr hab. Agnieszka Wacnik
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: W. Szafer Institute of Botany Polish Academy of Sciences
Country: Poland
Contact
City: Kraków
Website: http://www.botany.pl
Street: Lubicz 46
Postal Code: 31-512
E-Mail: rekrutacja@botany.pl
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