Professor [PCK-k.111.54.2026

Organisation/Company MARIA CURIE-SKŁODOWSKA UNIVERISTY IN LUBLIN Department Faculty of History and Archaeology Research Field History » Archaeology Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Positions Master Positions Final date to receive applications 31 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 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

Candidate for the position of professor

Unit:
Institute of Archaeology, Faculty of History and Archaeology

Staff Category: research and teaching employee

Employment contract for a fixed term from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027

Primary place of employment

Research Field History » Archaeology Education Level PhD or equivalent

• Seniority allowance
• Jubilee awards
• Performance bonuses, allowances, and Rector’s Awards for outstanding achievements
• Subsidized stays at the UMCS Training and Recreation Center in Kazimierz Dolny
• Access to sports and medical packages on preferential terms
• Social benefits: holiday allowance, autumn-winter financial assistance, subsidies for children’s summer camps/holidays, and social loans
• Subsidies for prescription glasses
• Psychological counseling services provided by the Psychological Counseling Center at the Office for People with Disabilities and Psychological Support
• Discounted entry to the UMCS Botanical Garden
• Discounts on sports activities at the UMCS Physical Culture Center
• Discounted swimming lessons at the AZS UMCS Champions Academy
• Internal training and professional development workshops

• the title of full professor
• active participation in scientific life at the international level in the field of Neolithic and Early Bronze Age archaeology and significant scientific achievements in this field, in particular a scientific monograph, scientific articles published in prestigious scientific journals, articles in reviewed post-conference materials
• teaching and organizational experience at a university as a lecturer
• performing the function of a supervisor in at least one procedure for awarding a doctoral degree or preparing at least one review in the habilitation or doctoral procedure, or obtaining external funds for research or teaching activities at the University
• fluency in at least two Western European languages
• experience in managing and implementing interdisciplinary research projects focused on the Neolithic and/ or the Early Bronze Age issues
• internships at foreign universities or research institutions
• meeting the requirements set forth in the Law on Higher Education and Science (Art. 113) and the UMCS Statutes (§ 79)

Required Documents:

• a copy of the decision on awarding the title of professor
• a list of scientific publications
• a list of scientific, teaching and organizational achievements

• The results of the competition will be announced by September 15, 2026
• Originals or certified copies of documents are required to sign the employment contract.
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