An assistant (F​/M) in the research and teaching employment group on full-time at the Department

Organisation/Company Krakow University of Economics Department Department of International Trade Research Field Economics » Financial science Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Final date to receive applications 28 Aug 2026 - 23:00 (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

Rector of the Krakow University of Economics

announces the competition number RZ.1101.9.2026

for the position of an assistant (F/M)

in the research and teaching employment group

on full-time

in the discipline of economics and finance

at the Department of International Trade

of the Institute of Economics

of the College of Economics and Finance

Research Field Economics » International economics Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Management sciences » Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Requirements for candidates:

Candidates who meet the requirements specified in Articles 113 and 116 of the Act on Higher Education and Science (consolidated text Journal of Laws of 2024, item 1571, as amended) and § 50(8) of the KUE Statutes, i.e. meet the following eligibility criteria:

• hold at least a master's degree, master's degree in engineering or equivalent, and
• have a predisposition for conducting research and are prepared for teaching work.

Additional mandatory requirements include:

• a completed master’s degree or a unified master’s program in fields related to economics and/or management (preferred fields of study: international economics, international business, economics, international logistics, international management),
• knowledge of topics related to the subject matter of the courses taught, as well as research interests related to international entrepreneurship or the internationalization of businesses,
• very good spoken and written English; for foreign nationals, also good spoken and written Polish, i.e., at a level sufficient to teach classes,
• in the event of employment, submission of a statement by the employee regarding their research activity in the field of economics and finance,
• in the event of employment, submission of an employee's statement on consent to be included among employees conducting scientific activity (the so‑called Nnumber) at the KUE,
• compliance with the requirements of Article 21 of the Act of 13 May 2016 on counteracting threats of sexual crime and protecting minors (consolidated text Journal of Laws of 2026, item 110, as amended).

Specific Requirements

The following will be regarded as additional strengths/advantages:

• experience in teaching classes,
• experience in publishing,
• experience in academic activities, participation in research clubs, conferences, seminars, or other events promoting science,
• in-progress preparation of a doctoral dissertation on the topic of the internationalization of enterprises.

Level Excellent

Languages POLISH Level Good

Internal Application form(s) needed

• opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement, including language courses,
• participation in projects, scholarships, and academic conferences, including those held abroad,
• salary in accordance with the Remuneration Regulations for Employees of the University of Economics in Krakow (i.e., the version effective as of October 1, 2022 (Appendix to Rector’s Order No. R., as amended), including a “thirteenth month’s salary” and a seniority allowance,
• the option to participate in the employee pension plan and group pension insurance,
• the option to purchase a sports package and additional medical insurance on preferential terms,
• subsidies for the purchase of prescription eyeglasses,
• a social benefits package (including holiday bonuses, “vacations in the countryside,” and housing loans),
• access to sports activities for employees, and subsidies for participation in cultural events,
• work in the center of Kraków, with free employee parking on the Campus grounds.

Eligibility criteria

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