Research assistant

Organisation/Company University of Lodz Department Faculty of Philosophy and History Research Field Anthropology » Ethnology Anthropology » Cultural anthropology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Final date to receive applications 27 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 27 Jul 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

Applicants are expected to meet the following requirements:

• A Master's degree in Ethnology or Ethnology and cultural anthropology
• Knowledge of the ethnography of Poland and ethnographic archival studies
• Experience in conducting ethnographic research and working with archival and other secondary research sources
• A record of scholarly achievement, evidenced by academic publications and active participation in academic conferences
• Documented teaching experience in the field of Ethnology and cultural anthropology
• As the position involves teaching in Polish, native or near-native proficiency in spoken and written Polish is required
• A declaration of willingness to undertake full-time employment at the University of Łódź, with the University serving as the applicant's primary place of employment

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate:

• Experience in participating in research projects
• Qualifications in archival science and records management
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• A commitment to the continuous development of their research and teaching competences

Candidates must satisfy the legal requirement of having no criminal record for offences specified in Chapters XIX and XXV of the Polish Criminal Code, Articles 189a and 207 of the Polish Criminal Code, and the Act of 29 July 2005 on Counteracting Drug Addiction (consolidated text: Journal of Laws of 2023, item 1939), or for equivalent offences as defined under the laws of other countries.

• Deliver teaching within the annual teaching load established by the Senate of the University of Łódź for full-time degree programmes, including teaching delivered through distance-learning methods and technologies
• Prepare and maintain all study-related documentation required of academic staff in a timely manner
• Conduct student assessments and award course credits for the classes taught
• Supervise students' coursework and semester assignments
• Prepare teaching materials for the courses delivered
• Hold regular consultation hours for students
• Maintain high standards of teaching quality and ensure compliance with the University's internal quality assurance system for education
• Perform other teaching duties assigned by the immediate supervisor

• Conduct and participate in scientific research
• Seek external research funding by applying for competitive research grants
• Disseminate research findings through scholarly publications
• Actively participate in academic conferences and research seminars
• Contribute to the transfer and commercialisation of research results in collaboration with external stakeholders
• Pursue continuous professional development, including activities leading to the attainment of further academic degrees and academic titles

• Participate in the work of the University's collegial bodies and serve on faculty, Senate, and Rector-appointed committees
• Organise and participate in activities promoting the University
• Contribute to the organisation of academic conferences, seminars, and other scholarly events
• Undertake organisational activities that support the effective functioning of the University and contribute to the enhancement of the quality of education and research
• Perform other organisational duties assigned by the immediate supervisor

Candidates are requested to submit the following documents to the Faculty of Philosophy and…