Assistant Professor (Adiunkt)

» History of science Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions: Postdoc Positions Application Deadline: 16 Nov 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Warsaw) Country: Poland Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Full-time Hours Per Week: 40 Offer Starting Date: 14 Dec 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 The Institute for the History of Science of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IHN PAN) in Warsaw invites applications for an Assistant Professor (Adiunkt) position in the History of Technology Research Unit. The successful candidate will conduct research on the history of technology and transport in the 19th and 20th centuries. Other duties include taking part in the Institute’s academic life, applying for research funding, contributing to projects documenting and inventorying technical and industrial heritage, cooperating with heritage conservation services, helping organise postgraduate studies, conferences and seminars on technical heritage, and promoting the Laboratory’s activities online and in social media. Candidates must hold a PhD in the humanities, social sciences or technical sciences, specialise in the history of technology (19th-20th c.), with a focus on the history of transport, and be actively conducting research in this field. IHN PAN must be their primary place of work. Knowledge of two foreign languages, readiness for international mobility, and independence and initiative are an advantage. We offer a full-time employment contract for one year, with the possibility of extension, starting on 14 December 2026. The gross monthly base salary is PLN 7,045 plus a seniority allowance under the Institute’s remuneration rules. To apply, send a cover letter, CV, copies of documents confirming your academic degree and employment history, and the required declarations (full public rights, no conviction for an intentional or fiscal offence, consent to data processing) to kadry@ihnpan.pl by 16 November 2026, 23:59. The application e-mail's subject should be: " Konkurs na stanowisko adiunkta w Pracowni Historii Techniki IHN PAN”. For further information, contact breszkowska@ihnpan.pl or +48 22 572 27 43. For detailed information see: https://www.ihnpan.pl/konkurs-na-stanowisko-adiunkta-w-pracowni-historii-techniki-instytutu-historii-nauki-im-ludwika-i-aleksandra-birkenmajerow-pan-w-warszawie-2/#content_anchor Where to apply E-mail: kadry@ihnpan.pl Requirements Research Field: History » History of science Education Level: PhD or equivalent Additional Information IHN PAN adheres to the Open Transparent Merit-based Recruitement (OTM-R) framework: https://www.ihnpan.pl/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/OTMAR-document-2024.pdf Website for additional job details: https://www.ihnpan.pl/konkurs-na-stanowisko-adiunkta-w-pracowni-historii-techniki-instytutu-historii-nauki-im-ludwika-i-aleksandra-birkenmajerow-pan-w-warszawie-2/#content_anchor Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Instytut Historii Nauki PAN Country: Poland City: Warsaw Postal Code: 00-330 Street: ul. Nowy Świat 72, pok. A09 Contact City: Warsaw Website: https://www.ihnpan.pl Street: ul. Nowy Świat 72, p. 9 Postal Code: 00-330 E-Mail: kadry@ihnpan.pl