24 Jul 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company: MARIA CURIE-SKLODOWSKA UNIVERSITY IN LUBLIN
- Department: Institute of International Relations
- Research Field: Other
- 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
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 for a fixed term 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: Other
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Requirements:
- PhD degree in the field of Social Sciences, in the discipline of International Relations
- Significant academic achievements in the field of International Relations, with particular emphasis on cybersecurity
- A record of scholarly publications, including monographs, peer-reviewed journal articles, or book chapters, particularly publications produced after obtaining the PhD degree
- Teaching experience documented by a list of courses taught to university students, including theoretical and methodological courses
- Organizational achievements and active participation in academic life, such as conferences, research projects, research teams, and various types of research grants
- Proficiency in spoken and written English, as well as 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
Research Field: Other
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
- Certified copy of the PhD diploma
- Personal information form and curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé
- List of scientific publications
- List of scientific, teaching, and organizational achievements
- A reference letter regarding the candidate's aptitude for research and teaching (preferred but not mandatory)
- Application form for candidates applying for employment (download the template from the UMCS website)
- 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 by exact date 31 August 2026
Submit the documents by email to: anita.bogucka@mail.umcs.pl. Title the message: for the Position of Assistant Professor in the Department of International Political Relations (2).
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: "Competition for the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of International Political Relations (2)".
Additional comments
- The results of the competition will be announced 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.
- In accordance with Art. 24 sec. 6 of the Act on the Protection of Whistleblowers, we hereby inform you of the internal reporting procedure in force at UMCS (Regulations on receiving internal reports of legal violations and taking follow-up actions).
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.
Personal Data Protection:
- The administrator of personal data is Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS/university) with its registered office in Lublin at pl. Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej 5, 20-031 Lublin.
- The Data Protection Officer can be contacted in matters related to the processing of personal data at: iod@mail.umcs.pl
- The data will be processed for the purpose of conducting the recruitment process for the position specified in the above competition announcement.
- The full text of the information clause from Article 13 of the GDPR is available at https://www.umcs.pl/pl/rodo.htm.
Website for additional job details: https://www.umcs.pl/pl/oferty-pracy-na-umcs,927,osoba-na-stanowisko-adiunkta,187578.chtm
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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