Job Information
Organisation/Company: Institute of Philosophy and Sociology Polish Academy of Sciences
Research Field: Other
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: PhD Positions
Application Deadline: 12 Oct 2026 - 16:00 (Europe/Warsaw)
Country: Poland
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: ca. 40
Offer Starting Date: 1 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
Application requirements:
- cover letter showing strong motivation to undertake the job (max. 700 words, in Polish or English);
- curriculum vitae – CV (in Polish or English);
- one publication (an academic journal article or book chapter);
- copy of PhD certificate.
Job description:
Work in research project Rules of Disputations and European Theories of Disagreement from a Polish-Lithuanian Perspective (1500-1795). Early Modern Views on Cognitive Diversity as a Means to Address Scientific Polarization, funded by the National Science Center, Poland (DEC -2025/59/B/HS1/03210).
A popular science description of the project is available at: https://ncn.gov.pl/sites/default/files/listy-rankingowe/2026-06-11-kioT82zx/streszczenia/665445-en.pdf
Additional information about the planned scope of activities in the project can be obtained by contacting luisa.brotto@ifispan.edu.pl
The tasks of the person employed in the post-doctoral position will include:
- Conduct research on theories of argumentation in the texts that make up the project’s primary source corpus, with particular attention to the strategies attributed to good and bad disputants;
- Contribute to the development of the project’s theoretical framework, e.g., by bringing the early modern theories identified through the research into dialogue with contemporary debates (e.g. on scientific theories and scientific controversies);
- Work with the other members of the research team on the editing and/or translation of key texts;
- Prepare interim research reports and academic publications;
- Present research findings at academic conferences;
- Communicate the project’s findings to a broader audience, e.g., by contributing to the development and maintenance of the project website, disseminating the research through the media, and co-authoring a report aimed at a wider audience;
- Contribute to the administrative and organizational activities associated with the project, including regular project team meetings (remote participation will be possible for most meetings).
Where to apply
E-mail: konkurs@ifispan.edu.pl
Requirements
Research Field: Other
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
High level of autonomy and excellent work organization
Specific Requirements
- A PhD in the humanities;
- A research record evidenced by academic publications;
- International research experience, such as participation in international conferences, research stays or fellowships, or collaboration in international research teams;
- Advanced proficiency in Latin, demonstrated by a relevant academic degree and/or research and publication record;
- Fluency in English, both spoken and written, including the ability to write to an academic standard;
- Meeting requirements set forth by the funding agency: (a) PhD received no earlier than January 1, 2014 (exceptions apply in case of longer sick leaves and parental leaves); (b) PhD received from an academic institution other than the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology of the Polish Academy of Sciences (OR at least a 9-months long research stay at an academic institution abroad during or after PhD studies).
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Additional Information
Benefits
9000 PLN gross per month
Eligibility criteria
PhD required
Selection process
The complete application must be received via email to konkurs@ifispan.edu.pl and luisa.brotto@ifispan.edu.pl (subject: Konkurs post-doc – Zasady dysput) by October 12, 2026
The selection process will consist of two stages. In the first stage, the Recruitment Committee will evaluate candidates based on their submitted documents. The highest-rated candidates will be invited to an interview for the second stage. The interviews will be held between October 19 and 23, 2026 remotely. Results will be announced by October 26, 2026.
Please consult the full job offer at: https://ifispan.pl/category/oferty-pracy/konkursy/
Additional comments
Competences that are welcome (not obligatory):
- experience working with early modern or medieval texts, particularly on theories of argumentation (including, but not necessarily limited to, the history of epistemology, history of logic, or history of rhetoric);
- knowledge of the cultural history of Central and Eastern Europe, particularly the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth;
- experience working with early printed books and manuscripts.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Institute of Philosophy and Sociology Polish Academy of Sciences
Country: Poland
State/Province: mazowieckie
City: Warszawa
Postal Code: 00-330
Street: Nowy Świat 72
Contact
City: Warsaw
Website: http://www.ifispan.pl
Street: Nowy Świat 72
Postal Code: 00-330
E-Mail: konkurs@ifispan.edu.pl
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