Postdoctoral researcher (R2) in the Opus NCN research project: “Jewish self-government in the Polish lands: evolution, structures, mechanisms”.

4 Dec 2025
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Warsaw

Department

Department of History

Research Field

History » Modern history

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions

Postdoc Positions

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

4 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Mar 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 aim of the project is to identify and analyze the structural and qualitative changes that Jewish self-government underwent in Poland. The project covers the period from the Middle Ages to 1939, when Polish lands were one of the most important centers of the Jewish diaspora, with the partitions (1772-1795) and the regaining of independence (1918) serving as clear turning points. The main objective of the project is to examine Jewish self- government from two perspectives, both Jewish and non-Jewish. Issues related to the functioning of Jewish self-government are of key importance for the history of Jews, including Polish Jews, and undoubtedly also constitute a significant problem in studies on modernization changes in societies in Central and Eastern Europe.

 

Basic responsibilities and obligations

1. Research on Jewish self-government in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the early modern era, in particular a comparative analysis with similar phenomena in Europe
2. Preparation of research results in the form of a scientific article in English for publication in a recognized international scientific journal
3. Presentation of research results during a scientific seminar of the
Mordechai Anielewicz Center (Faculty of History)
4. Cooperation with the Principal Investigator and other team members
More information: Scope of responsibilities of the academic teacher

Where to apply

E-mail

praca.historia@uw.edu.pl

Requirements

Research Field

History » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

1. Fulfilment of the requirements set out in Article 113 of the Law on Higher
Education and Science (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 1571,
consolidated text)
2. a Ph.D. degree in history, Jewish studies, or a related field, obtained no
earlier than 2018 (this period may be extended pursuant to the Types of
costs in research projects funded by the National Science Centre,
Poland).
3. Experience with research in the history od Jews in the early modern
period documented by relevant publications.
4. At least good knowledge of Hebrew, enabling reading of sources and
secondary literature.
5. Knowledge of English sufficient to prepare a scientific publication.
 

Specific Requirements

In addition, we expect

1. knowledge of history of Jewish people in the early modern era
2. experience in researching issues related to the project topic
3. willingness to work in a team
4. If hired, we expect the University of Warsaw to be the primary workplace
for the successful candidate.

Languages

HEBREW

Level

Good

Research Field

History » Modern history

Additional Information
Benefits

• Workplace: Faculty of History
• Career opportunities: More information: https://rekrutacja-i-rozwoj.bsp.uw.edu.pl/praca-na-uw/
• Basic remuneration including seniority bonus: approximately PLN 7700 plus
  the additional (thirteenth) annual remuneration similar to the monthly salary.

Eligibility criteria

Conditions for entering the competition

1. Fulfilment of the requirements set out in Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 1571, consolidated text)
2. a Ph.D. degree in history, Jewish studies, or a related field, obtained no earlier than 2018 (this period may be extended pursuant to the Types of costs in research projects funded by the National Science Centre, Poland).
3. Experience with research in the history od Jews in the early modern period documented by relevant publications.
4. At least good knowledge of Hebrew, enabling reading of sources and secondary literature.
5. Knowledge of English sufficient to prepare a scientific publication.
 

In addition, we expect

1. knowledge of history of Jewish people in the early modern era
2. experience in researching issues related to the project topic
3. willingness to work in a team
4. If hired, we expect the University of Warsaw to be the primary workplace for the successful candidate.

Selection process

Required documents 

1. A letter of application (to the Rector of the University of Warsaw).
2. 2. GDPR consent statement (”Information on personal data processing”).
3. CV with a list of publications including information such as education, previous employments, language skills, scholarships, awards, list of conference presentations, information on completed and ongoing research projects, information on other achievements.
4. Description of the research project – proposal for research on a selected issue within the scope of the project topic.
5. A copy of a scholarly article published or accepted for publication (with a certificate from the editor) in a journal or an edited volume.
6. Ph.D. degree or a certificate of the Ph.D. defense or a statement from your supervisor that you expect to receive your Ph.D. degree no later than the
end of February 2026. The Ph.D. degree must be obtained prior to the beginning of employment.
7. An administrative questionnaire (“Personal questionnaire for the person applying for employment”).
8. Please include in your application the following statement: “I am familiar with the conditions of conducting a call for the position of an academic teacher at the University of Warsaw (Decree No. 106 of the Rector of the UW of 27 September 2019, paragraph 1, point 4).”
9. The candidates should meet the conditions set out in the Act of July 20, 2018 - Law on Higher Education and Science (i.e. Journal of Laws of 2023, item 742) and the Statute of the University of Warsaw (Resolution No. 443 of the Senate of the University of Warsaw of June 26, 2019, Monitor item 190). Please include in you application the signed statement: “Statement – pursuant to article 113 of the Act of 20 July 2018 Law on Higher Education and Science”
 

Please ensure that your application is complete and submitted by the deadline indicated!

The competition is the first stage of the recruitment process, please read the Policy of Open, Transparent and Merit-Based Recruitment at the University of Warsaw https://rekrutacja-i-rozwoj.bsp.uw.edu.pl/en/recruitment-policy-at-the-…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

UNIWERSYTET WARSZAWSKI

Country

Poland

State/Province

Mazovian

City

Warsaw

Postal Code

00-927

Street

Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28

Contact

State/Province

Mazovian

City

Warszawa

Website

https://historia.uw.edu.pl/

Street

Krakowskie Przedmieście

Postal Code

00-927

E-Mail

praca.historia@uw.edu.pl

Phone

22 55 20 412

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