Post-doc

Organisation/Company SWPS University Research Field Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Final date to receive applications 20 Jul 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

• conducting a research task focused on the integration of qualitative methods (impact narratives) and quantitative methods (indicators) in the assessment of the societal impact of research activities (within the Polish research evaluation system, this element is included under the so-called “Third Criterion”). The final outcome of the task will be the development, in collaboration with a software development team, of an application comparing approaches to societal impact assessment across different countries, their comparative analysis using a SWOT matrix, and the preparation of practical recommendations for evaluators
• conducting analyses of research assessment systems in selected European countries, including reviews of strategic documents, evaluation frameworks, and impact descriptions (impact case studies)
• designing and conducting empirical research, including developing research protocols and conducting interviews or focus groups with policymakers, university administrative staff, evaluators, and researchers
• contributing to the mapping of contextual factors, System Readiness, and institutional readiness for implementing reforms in research assessment across Europe
• supporting the development of a European dashboard presenting approaches to research impact assessment and preparing country-level SWOT analyses
• actively engaging stakeholders throughout the research design process and during the collection of feedback
• co-authoring project reports (deliverables) in English, including a comprehensive final report incorporating perspectives on open data principles (FAIR) and issues related to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
• contributing to the preparation of scholarly publications and presenting research findings at international conferences
• holding a doctoral degree in linguistics, literary studies, or related disciplines (philosophy, sociology, political science and public administration, management and quality sciences, or other relevant disciplines within the fields of social sciences and humanities)
• fluency in English and Polish, both spoken and written (minimum C1 level), enabling independent conduct of interviews, literature reviews, and preparation of research reports and scholarly publications
• minimum 1-2 years of experience in conducting academic research, demonstrated through participation in research projects and/or scholarly publications
• highly developed analytical skills, the ability to independently synthesize data from diverse sources, and excellent project management skills, including meeting established milestones and deliverables
• ability to work effectively in an international and interdisciplinary research team

• experience with qualitative research methods, particularly conducting individual and group interviews and performing critical content analysis of documents (policy documents, evaluation reports)
• knowledge of the European context of reforms in research assessment, including initiatives such as CoARA, principles of responsible use of bibliometric indicators, and alternative assessment approaches
• familiarity with higher education structures and national research evaluation systems and societal impact assessment frameworks (e.g., the UK Research Excellence Framework [], the Dutch Standard Evaluation Protocol [SEP], and the Polish research evaluation system)
• experience applying mixed-methods approaches, combining qualitative analysis with quantitative analysis and/or bibliometric methods
• practical experience with qualitative data analysis software (e.g., MaxQDA, NVivo, ATLAS.ti, or related tools)
• knowledge of Open Science principles, including FAIR data standards, as well as issues related to gender equality and inclusivity (EDI) in…