Job Information
Organisation/Company: MARIA CURIE-SKLODOWSKA UNIVERSITY IN LUBLIN
Department: Institute of International Relations
Research Field: Political sciences
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: PhD Positions
Application Deadline: 31 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)
Country: Poland
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40
Offer Starting Date: 1 Oct 2026
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
Unit: Department of International Political Relations, Institute of International Relations, Faculty of Political Science and Journalism, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS)
Staff Category: Research and Teaching
Working Conditions:
- Employment contract from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027
- Primary place of employment
- Full-time employment
Where to apply
E-mail: anita.bogucka@mail.umcs.pl
Requirements
Research Field: Political sciences
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in the social sciences, preferably in international relations or political science and public administration, or alternatively in the humanities: philosophy
- Significant scholarly achievements in the field of International Relations, particularly in the area of international political communication, artificial intelligence, or philosophical thought in this area
- Academic publications, such as monographs, scholarly articles, or chapters in edited volumes, with a preference for experience in conducting research projects, including work produced after earning a Ph.D.
- Documented teaching experience, evidenced by a list of theoretical and methodological courses delivered to university students
- Organizational achievements and a proven record of active involvement in academic life, including participation in conferences, research projects, research teams, and various types of grants
- Excellent command of written and spoken English, and proficiency in a second foreign language
- Meeting the requirements set forth in the Law on Higher Education and Science (Art. 113) and the UMCS Statutes (§ 79)
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Additional Information
Benefits
- 13th-month salary
- Seniority allowance
- Jubilee awards
- Performance bonuses, allowances, and Rector’s Awards for outstanding achievements
- Subsidized stays at the UMCS Training and Recreation Center in Kazimierz Dolny
- Subsidized life insurance
- Access to sports and medical packages on preferential terms
- Social benefits: holiday allowance, autumn-winter financial assistance, subsidies for children’s summer camps/holidays, and social loans
- Subsidies for prescription glasses
- Psychological counseling services provided by the Psychological Counseling Center at the Office for People with Disabilities and Psychological Support
- Discounted entry to the UMCS Botanical Garden
- Discounts on sports activities at the UMCS Physical Culture Center
- Discounted swimming lessons at the AZS UMCS Champions Academy
- Internal training and professional development workshops
Eligibility criteria
- Copy of the doctoral degree diploma
- List of academic publications
- List of academic, teaching, and organizational achievements
- A reference attesting to the candidate’s aptitude for academic research and teaching is welcome
- Personal questionnaire for a job applicant (download the template here: https://www.umcs.pl/pl/wzory-dokumentow-do-pobrania,33838.htm)
- Statements: regarding the primary place of employment and compliance with the requirements of the Law on Higher Education and Science (download the template here: https://www.umcs.pl/pl/wzory-dokumentow-do-pobrania,33838.htm)
Selection process
Submission of documents:
By email, by post, or in person no later than 31 August 2026
Submit the documents by email to: anita.bogucka@mail.umcs.pl. Title the message: "Call for applications for the position of Assistant Professor at the Department of International Political Relations (4)".
You may also submit the documents in person or by post to the following address:
Maria Curie-Skłodowska University
Institute of International Relations, in Room A.4.40
ul. Głęboka 45, 20-612 Lublin, Poland
in a sealed envelope marked: "Call for applications for the position of Assistant Professor at the Department of International Political Relations (4)".
Additional comments
- The results of the competition will be announced by exact date by 10 September 2026.
- Originals or certified copies of documents are required to sign the employment contract.
- The outcome of the competition does not result in the establishment of an employment relationship.
- The University reserves the right to cancel the competition without providing any reasons.
- The decision on employment is made by the Rector.
Website for additional job details: https://www.umcs.pl/pl/oferty-pracy-na-umcs,927,osoba-na-stanowisko-adiunkta,187967.chtm
Equality Statement
Maria Curie-Skłodowska University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications are considered with equal care, regardless of gender identity, age, disability level, nationality, beliefs, ethnic origin, religion (or lack thereof), sexual orientation, or any other characteristics. In our commitment to building an academic environment based on equality, respect, and social responsibility, we have implemented a Gender Equality Plan and anti-discrimination procedures. We continuously strive to strengthen an inclusive academic culture.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Institute of International Relations at the Faculty of Political Science and Journalism
Country: Poland
State/Province: Lublin Voivodeship
City: Lublin
Postal Code: 20-612
Street: Głęboka 45
Contact
City: Lublin
Website: http://www.umcs.pl/
Street: Pl. Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej 5
Postal Code: 20-031
E-Mail: anita.bogucka@mail.umcs.pl
Phone: +48 81 537 25 15
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