Position of assistant professor (post-doc, R2) (F​/M) in the NCN Sonata Bis 11 research project

Organisation/Company University of Warsaw Department Department of History Research Field History » Ancient history Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Final date to receive applications 7 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

The aim of the project is to examine how Plutarch describes cognitive processes such as thinking, understanding, memory, or learning. Particular attention is paid to metaphors of cognition, which are treated not merely as stylistic devices, but as tools that reveal ancient ways of understanding the mind and its workings.
The project combines the tools of classical philology, history, literary studies, and cognitive linguistics, situating itself within the developing field of cognitive history. The research aims to offer a better understanding of ancient ways of conceptualising cognition and of the role of metaphorical language in shaping philosophical and literary reflection. More information: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Research Field History » Ancient history Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• – Fulfilment of the requirements set out in Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 1571, consolidated text).
• – A doctoral degree in history, literary studies, linguistics or philosophy, awarded no earlier than in 2019 (taking into account the breaks specified in the definition of a post‑doc position in the Regulations on awarding funding for the implementation of tasks financed by the National Science Centre in the field of research projects; career breaks extending the eligibility period for the position must be confirmed by appropriate documents).
  
  The doctoral degree must have been awarded by an institution other than the University of Warsaw, unless after obtaining it the candidate completed a postdoctoral fellowship of at least 10 months abroad. The candidate must not hold the title of professor or the degree of doktor habilitowany, nor have previously collaborated with the project leader in the implementation of a research grant.
• – Research experience, supported by publications, in an area related to the subject of the project, in particular in the literature of the Greek-speaking Roman Empire, the works of Plutarch, ancient reflection on cognition, conceptual metaphor, cognitive linguistics, cognitive history, or research on ancient models of the mind.
• – Very good command of Ancient Greek, enabling the reading of source texts.
• – Knowledge of modern languages:
  English (fluency in speaking and writing), and the ability to read in at least one other foreign language.

Specific Requirements

• Good knowledge of Conceptual Metaphor Theory (CMT), distributed cognition, 4E cognition, etc.
• Ability to work in a team.
• If hired, we expect the University of Warsaw to be the primary workplace for the successful candidate.

Languages ANCIENT GREEK Level Good

Research Field History » Ancient history

• approximately 9,490 PLN gross (including the employer’s contribution) + a 13th month salary;
  More information: link

Other working conditions – Workplace:
Faculty of History, University of Warsaw;
– 36 days of paid annual leave per year, with the possibility of obtaining
each year additional financial support for holiday leave and the
Christmas break.

Eligibility criteria

– Fulfilment of the requirements set out in Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 1571, consolidated text).
– A doctoral degree in history, literary studies, linguistics or philosophy, awarded no earlier than in 2019 (taking into account the breaks specified in the definition of a post‑doc position in the Regulations on awarding funding for the implementation of tasks financed by the National Science Centre in the field of research projects; career…