Assistant Professor (research and teaching post) in the discipline of psychology

Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions: PhD Positions Application Deadline: 23 Dec 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country: Poland Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Full-time Hours Per Week: 40 Offer Starting Date: 15 Feb 2027 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 Main tasks Conducting and developing research activity in the field of cognitive psychology, including publishing research results in internationally circulated journals and undertaking new research topics. Participating in the preparation and implementation of research projects, including submitting applications for research funding from external sources and cooperating in research teams. Developing academic activity by participating in national and international conferences and cooperating with research centers in Poland and abroad. Independently conducting classes in general psychology, cognitive psychology or data analysis methods in empirical research, preparing teaching materials and improving the teaching methods used. Engaging students in the teaching process and supporting their academic development, including through consultations and supervision of written work. Participating in the organizational work of the unit, including teams, committees and activities for the benefit of the degree program or discipline. Cooperating with the unit staff in the performance of teaching, research and organizational tasks. Participating in the academic life of the unit and carrying out assigned organizational tasks. Formal requirements Meeting the requirements specified in Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science. Holding a doctoral degree in the field/discipline of psychology. Submitting all documents required to enter the competition. Substantive requirements Having academic achievements including at least 3 scientific publications (articles in journals from the MEiN list, including at least 2 publications with an IF published in international circulation) or authorship of a scientific monograph in the area of the psychology of cognitive processes or cognitive science. Having experience in conducting scientific research for a period of at least 1 year. Having experience in preparing or submitting at least one application for research funding from external sources and/or participating in a research project. Having experience in teaching in higher education for a period of at least 1 year, with a total teaching load of at least 60 hours in the field/discipline of psychology. Having experience in teamwork, including participation in a research, project or organizational team for a period of at least 6 months, or carrying out organizational tasks for the unit for a period of at least 6 months. Ability to conduct classes in a clear, structured and engaging manner for the audience. Having a very good command of Polish, both spoken and written, enabling classes to be conducted fluently, clearly and engagingly. Having knowledge of English at a level of at least C1, enabling the conduct of classes and preparation of scientific publications. Ability to program psychological experiments (e.g. in E-Prime, PsychoPy, Inquisit, MATLAB or another program) or to study psychophysiological/neuropsychological correlates of cognitive processes; knowledge of cognitive process modeling methods and the use of programs for data analysis with these models. Required documents (necessary to enter the competition) CV (academic and professional curriculum vitae). Scans of the higher education diploma, diplomas confirming obtained academic degrees, and the document confirming the award of an academic title. List of research and teaching achievements from the last 5 years, including information on published monographs, articles, reviews, active participation in national and international conferences, participation in scientific research, and achievements in student education. List of any scientific awards Information on organizational achievements Set of candidate statements for employment*: statement on the primary place of work statement on assignment to a discipline and inclusion in the N number statement on the obligation to submit a Research and Academic Development Schedule statement of no criminal record clause concerning fulfillment of the information obligation consent to the processing of personal data * The template set of statements can be downloaded from: https://uksw.edu.pl/nauka/hr-excellence-in-research/kluczowe-dokumenty/ Where to apply E-mail: kariera.wps@uksw.edu.pl Requirements Research Field: Psychological sciences » Psychology Education Level: PhD or equivalent Languages: POLISH Level: Excellent Languages: ENGLISH Level: Excellent Additional Information During the recruitment process, we apply the principles of open, transparent and merit-based recruitment (OTM-R) in accordance with the guidelines of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. A positive evaluation of the application or winning the competition does not guarantee employment. The University does not provide accommodation. Please include the following clause in your CV: “I hereby consent to the processing of my personal data by the Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw for the purposes necessary to carry out current and future recruitment processes. I also declare that I have been informed of my right to access my personal data, to rectify it, to withdraw my consent to its processing at any time, as well as that providing this data was voluntary.” Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw, Faculty of Psychology Country: Poland City: Warsaw Postal Code: 01-938 Street: Wóycickiego 1/3 Contact State/Province: MAZOWIECKIE City: Warsaw Website: https://uksw.edu.pl/ Street: Dewajtis 5 Postal Code: 01-815 E-Mail: kariera.wps@uksw.edu.pl