Position of PostDoc (post-doctoral fellowship

Organisation/Company Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań Research Field Environmental science » Earth science Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Final date to receive applications 1 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 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

ADAM MICKIEWICZ UNIVERSITY, POZNAN announces a competiton the position of Post Doc (post-doctoral fellowship) in the project “
Critical points in the boreal peat bog ecosystems and the perennial permafrost in West Siberia in the conditions of a global climate crisis and increasing fire risk”
number
2021/41/B/ST10/00060, regarding research on peat bog ecosystems in Europe (Poland, Estonia, Norway).

We seek a motivated associate for a post-doc at the Climate Change Ecology Research Unit, Faculty of Geographical and Geological Sciences of the University of Adam Mickiewicz, in the OPUS project financed by the National Science Center, Poland. The research is based on peat cores obtained from peatlands in Poland, Estonia and Norway. The successful candidate will be responsible for data analysis and article writing.

Within the contract, successful candidates will be able to broaden their competencies in proxy analyses critical for peatland palaeoecology, particularly pollen, testate amoebae or non-pollen palynomorphs. We offer work in a friendly, dynamic and supportive environment.

Due to the unavailability of Siberian areas for research, the activities were moved to Europe – mainly Poland, Estonia and Norway.

Research Field Environmental science » Earth science Education Level PhD or equivalent

Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The competition is open to individuals who meet the requirements specified in Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Laws of 2025, item 1571,Article 113 as amended) and who meet the following requirements:

• 1. doctoral degree in the discipline of Earth Sciences, Biology or related,
• 3. excellent knowledge of computer techniques used in geography and ecology
• 4. very good knowledge of English,
• 5. publication achievements (preferably international),
• 7. Candidates must meet the criteria specified in the terms and conditions of the NCN OPUS competition.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

• an atmosphere of respect and cooperation
• supporting employees with disabilities
• funding for language learning
• co-financing of training and courses
• additional days off for education
• life insurance
• pension plan
• savings and investment fund
• preferential loans
• additional social benefits
• subsidizing children's vacations

Eligibility criteria

• Scientific competence (documented publication output of national and international scope, leadership and participation in research projects financed from external sources, participation in national and international scientific conferences) - 25 points
• Competence in computer techniques applied in Earth sciences (documented by certificates or achievements) - 25 points

Selection process

Required documents

• Application form/letter of the candidate;
• Diplomas or certificates issued by colleges and universities attesting to education and degrees or titles held(in case of academic degrees obtained abroad - the documents must meet the equivalence criteria set out in Article 328 of the Act of 20 July 2018 Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws of 2025, item 15.71; Polish: Dziennik Ustaw 2023 poz. 1571 z późniejszymi zmianami);
• Information on the Applicant’s research, teaching and organizational achievements,
• Other documents as determined by the competition committee.
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