The Taube Centre is ready to announce a call for applications for 2 post-doctoral research positions (Assistant Professor) in social sciences or humanities.
It offers a base for an international community of high-level scholars willing to devote themselves entirely to their research work without teaching obligation.
The position is full-time and announced for 2 years (Spring 2026 – Spring 2028).
Competition commencement date: 14 January 2026
Applications can be filed till 22nd February 2026
Online interviews of shortlisted candidates will be held February/March 2026
Job description
The Taube Centre for Advances Studies in the Social Sciences Jagiellonian University in Kraków invites applications for 2 Assistant Professor (postdoc) positions interested in conducting 2-year research on one of the proposed topics:
- Testing Postmodernism in the Era of Crisis of Democracy
- The politics of Constructing and Performing Trust
Candidates are expected to propose a research project they would like to carry out during the 2-years of employment at the Centre.
Requirements
The competitive selection process is open for all individuals, who meet the requirements set out in Articles 113 and 116.2.3) of the Act of 20 July 2018 – Law on Higher Education and Science, and who meet the following eligibility criteria according to § 165 of the Statute of the Jagiellonian University:
- holding at least a doctoral degree;
- having relevant scientific achievements;
- taking active part in scientific life;
- English language proficiency
- interest in conducting research within the proposed topic
- experience with international collaborative research project
We offer
- stable employment based on an employment contract at the renowned university,
- cooperation with the interdisciplinary academic community represented by well-known scientists,
- scientific support as well as the possibility of qualifications improvement and professional development,
- access to research infrastructure,
- benefits in the form of i.a. Multisport card, sports activities, medical packages, group insurance,
- additional social benefits.
Remuneration
according to the Rules for Remunerating Jagiellonian University Employees
- basic remuneration in the amount/ 11 000 PLN gross;
- seniority allowance depending on length of service (3-20%);
- jubilee awards for long-term service - in accordance with the Regulation for remuneration of employees of the Jagiellonian University;
- possible task-based and periodic allowances, as well as discretionary awards, upon meeting the conditions set out in the Regulation for remuneration of employees of the Jagiellonian University;
- additional annual remuneration, the so-called "thirteenth salary" - after meeting the conditions specified in the relevant regulation.;
Benefits - Institutional Social Benefits Fund (depending on the income per family member, in accordance with the Regulations for Granting Benefits from the Company Social Benefits Fund of the Jagiellonian University):
- co-financing of summer holidays (PLN 1,050 – PLN 1,550 gross) and winter holidays (PLN 700 – PLN 900 gross),
- co-financing for children for organised holidays (PLN 900–1400), or co-financing of individually purchased summer camps, sports camps, winter camps, medical holidays or rehabilitation stays (50%–90%, with the maximum amount eligible for co-financing being PLN 2,500 gross) per child;
- cash equivalent for a special occasional package of sweets in the amount of PLN 100 – PLN 300 gross per child,
- co-financing of childcare in nurseries, kindergartens and other forms of preschool education, as well as care provided by a daily guardian or nanny (PLN 250–400 gross);
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates applying for the posts should submit the following documents:
- a concise research proposal in English on one of the proposed topics. The proposal should be about 8,000 characters incl. spaces and should include: the academic problem(s) addressed; a critical consideration of relevant literature; the research goals and expected results; work and schedule
- resume
- list of publications (along with the respective publishing houses and the number of pages), if applicable,
- two letters of recommendation by scholars familiar with the applicant’s academic work
- copy of the doctoral diploma or a diploma confirming the candidate’s (F/M) habilitation degree, if applicable;
- personal questionnaire filled in by the candidate;
- information on the candidate’s (F/M) scientific, teaching and organisational achievements;
- declaration of the candidate, confirming that the Jagiellonian University will be their primary place of work, should they be selected in the competitive selection process;
- declaration under Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science;
- declaration on acknowledging and accepting the rules and regulations concerning intellectual property management and commercialisation in force at the Jagiellonian University;
Declaration forms (no.8-10) and personal questionnaire template (no. 6) can be obtained at:
https://cso.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/konkursy
The documents should be provided in English (or translated into English) and should be sent as PDF by e-mail to the address: sylwia.fialkiewicz@uj.edu.pl, title: Assistant Professor at the Taube Centre 2026-2028