Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Jagiellonian University
- Department: Department of Criminal Law
- Research Field: Juridical sciences » Criminal law
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Positions: Postdoc Positions
- Application Deadline: 9 Oct 2026 - 03:55 (Europe/Warsaw)
- Country: Poland
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Offer Starting Date: 1 Jan 2027
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Horizon Europe - ERC
- Reference Number: [contact details available in the full listing]
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
The Faculty of Law and Administration at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków invites applications for the position of Assistant professor (Postdoc) in the Department of Criminal Law as part of the ERC-funded project ROBOCRIM - Philosophical Foundations of Criminal Law in the Age of Robots. The project explores how criminal law should evolve in response to the increasing role of robots in society, focusing on their legal status, moral responsibility, and the adequacy of existing legal frameworks.
Where to apply
E-mail: [contact details available in the full listing]
Requirements
- Research Field: Philosophy — Education Level: PhD or equivalent
- Research Field: Juridical sciences — Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
The selection procedure is open for all individuals, who meet the requirements set out in Articles 113 and 116.2.3) of the Act of 20 July 2018 – Law on Higher Education and Science, and who meet the following eligibility criteria according to § 165 of the Statute of the Jagiellonian University:
- holding at least a doctoral degree;
- having relevant scientific achievements;
- taking active part in scientific life.
Specific Requirements
- holding a PhD in philosophy, law, psychology or related disciplines;
- documented experience in experimental philosophy and/or experimental jurisprudence;
- publications in leading academic journals in the fields of law, philosophy, ethics, psychology or related disciplines;
- research interests relevant to the project topic, in particular in the field of criminal law philosophy, technology ethics, artificial intelligence, legal liability, experimental philosophy or experimental jurisprudence;
- very good knowledge of English, both spoken and written, minimum level B2, enabling the use of scientific literature and contact with research partners;
- experience in scientific or project work, e.g. participation in grants, publications, research collaboration, confirmed by achievements or certificates.
Languages
- ENGLISH — Level: Excellent
Internal Application form(s) needed
- EN_Information on selection procedure of the position_assistant professor_research Staff_W.PiA__0.pdf (English, 310.69 KB - PDF)
Additional Information
Benefits
- stable employment based on an employment contract at the renowned university,
- cooperation with the interdisciplinary academic community represented by well-known scientists,
- scientific support as well as the possibility of qualifications improvement and professional development,
- access to research infrastructure,
- benefits in the form of i.a. Multisport card, sports activities, medical packages, group insurance,
- additional social benefits.
Eligibility criteria
The first stage of the selection procedure is the formal assessment of the submitted documents. Applications which meet all formal requirements are the subject of substantive assessment, during which an interview with the Candidate (F/M) may be conducted (directly or via electronic communication channels), upon settling the date of the interview with the Candidate (F/M). During the interview, the soft competencies indicated in the announcement will also be verified. The Candidate (F/M) has the right to appeal against the negative assessment by the selection board within 7 days from receiving the information about the results of the assessment.
Selection process
The selection procedure is conducted in accordance with The Policy of Open, Transparent and Merit-Based Recruitment Process at the Jagiellonian University.
Additional comments
- Type of employment: Employment contract.
- Planned duration of employment: 36 months.
- Expected date of employment commencement: [contact details available in the full listing]
- Form of submission by e-mail to the address: [contact details available in the full listing], e-mail title: Postdoc Robocrim
Website for additional job details: https://praca.bip.uj.edu.pl/stanowiska-badawcze/-/journal_content/56_INSTANCE_oSRL4XNRrDtD/[contact details available in the full listing]/[contact details available in the full listing]
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Jagiellonian University, Faculty of Law and Administration, Department of Criminal Law
- Country: Poland
- City: Kraków
- Postal Code: 31-007
- Street: Bracka 12
Contact
- City: Kraków
- Website: https://praca.bip.uj.edu.pl/stanowiska-badawcze/-/journal_content/56_INSTANCE_oSRL4XNRrDtD/[contact details available in the full listing]/[contact details available in the full listing]
- Street: Bracka 12
- Postal Code: 31-007
- E-Mail: [contact details available in the full listing]
