Date: 31 Jul 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Institute of Philosophy and Sociology Polish Academy of Sciences
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 authored or co-authored by the candidate (an article published in an academic journal or a chapter in an academic book);
- copy of PhD certificate.
Job description: Work in research project Glass Bees: knowing, valuing and engaging with soil in the age of digital agriculture, led by dr Celina Strzelecka, funded by the National Science Center, Poland (DEC-2025/59/D/HS6/00364).
The tasks of the person employed in the post-doctoral position will include:
- Conduct qualitative and computer-assisted analyses of media, policy documents and Agriculture 4.0 technologies, including computational text analysis, mapping of agroalgorithmic assemblages and data visualisation;
- Support the Principal Investigator in developing the project's theoretical framework, including literature reviews, desk research and the analysis of secondary sources;
- Conduct one of the project's three ethnographic case studies in rural Poland, including approximately 30 in-depth interviews and around 90 days of participant observation;
- Co-design and facilitate participatory Future Workshops with farmers, technology developers, researchers and institutional stakeholders;
- Manage research data, including organising, anonymising and maintaining qualitative research materials and project datasets;
- Collaborate with and provide methodological support to the PhD researcher employed in the project;
- Co-author academic publications, research reports and conference presentations together with the project team;
- Present research findings at national and international conferences;
- Contribute to research dissemination through the project website, public engagement activities and reports for broader audiences;
Participate in organisational and administrative tasks related to the implementation of the project, including regular project team meetings.
Where to apply
E-mail: konkurs@ifispan.edu.pl
Requirements
Research Field: Sociology
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- High level of autonomy and excellent work organization;
- Ability to conduct interdisciplinary research;
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Specific Requirements
- Interest in digital agriculture, environmental anthropology, Science and Technology Studies (STS), environmental sociology, agroecology or related fields;
- Have a strong publication record demonstrating the ability to conduct independent research, including publications in recognised international journals;
- 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
- POLISH Level: Excellent
Additional Information
Benefits
9380 PLN gross per month
Eligibility criteria
PhD required
Selection process
The complete application must be received via email to konkurs@ifispan.edu.pl with CC to: celina.strzelecka@ifispan.edu.pl (subject: Konkurs post-doc – Szklane pszczoły) by September 15, 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 September 20 and 25, 2026, at the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology of the Polish Academy of Sciences, or remotely in justified cases. Results will be announced by September 30, 2026.
Please consult the full job offer at: https://ifispan.pl/category/oferty-pracy/konkursy/
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Institute of Philosophy and Sociology Polish Academy of Sciences
- Country: Poland
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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