Postdoctoral Researcher (Post-doc)

Institute of Philosophy and Sociology Polish Academy of Sciences

Organisation/Company Institute of Philosophy and Sociology Polish Academy of Sciences Research Field Sociology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Final date to receive applications 15 Sep 2026 - 16:00 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week ca. 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

Application requirements:

• cover letter showing strong motivation to undertake the job (max. 700 words, in Polish or English);
• curriculum vitae – CV (in Polish or English);
• one publication authored or co-authored by the candidate (an article published in an academic journal or a chapter in an academic book);
• copy of PhD certificate.

Work in research project Glass Bees: knowing, valuing and engaging with soil in the age of digital agriculture , led by dr Celina Strzelecka, funded by the National Science Center, Poland (DEC-2025/59/D/HS6/00364).

The tasks of the person employed in the post-doctoral position will include:

• Conduct qualitative and computer-assisted analyses of media, policy documents and Agriculture 4.0 technologies, including computational text analysis, mapping of agroalgorithmic assemblages and data visualisation;
• Support the Principal Investigator in developing the project's theoretical framework, including literature reviews, desk research and the analysis of secondary sources;
• Conduct one of the project's three ethnographic case studies in rural Poland, including approximately 30 in-depth interviews and around 90 days of participant observation;
• Co-design and facilitate participatory Future Workshops with farmers, technology developers, researchers and institutional stakeholders;
• Manage research data, including organising, anonymising and maintaining qualitative research materials and project datasets;
• Collaborate with and provide methodological support to the PhD researcher employed in the project;
• Co-author academic publications, research reports and conference presentations together with the project team;
• Present research findings at national and international conferences;
• Contribute to research dissemination through the project website, public engagement activities and reports for broader audiences;

Participate in organisational and administrative tasks related to the implementation of the project, including regular project team meetings.

Research Field Sociology Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

High level of autonomy and excellent work organization;

Ability to conduct interdisciplinary research;

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Specific Requirements

• Interest in digital agriculture, environmental anthropology, Science and Technology Studies (STS), environmental sociology, agroecology or related fields;
• Have a strong publication record demonstrating the ability to conduct independent research, including publications in recognised international journals;
• Meeting requirements set forth by the funding agency: (a) PhD received no earlier than January 1, 2014 (exceptions apply in case of longer sick leaves and parental leaves); (b) PhD received from an academic institution other than the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology of the Polish Academy of Sciences (OR at least a 9-months long research stay at an academic institution abroad during or after PhD studies);

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Languages POLISH Level Excellent

Eligibility criteria

PhD required