We seek a PhD student in sociology, political science, psychology, economics, statistics, or another social science, to join as research assistant (RA) in the project “Structures and Futures: Polish Panel Study POLPAN 1988-2023.” This project is funded by the National Science Centre, Poland(2022/45/B/HS6/04090). PI: dr. hab. Irina Tomescu-Dubrow
Number of positions: 1
Salary: 9500 PLN brutto/month
Possibility to start: February 3, 2025
Modes of work: Onsite/Hybrid preferred, but Mobile/Remote acceptable
We offer an opportunity to work on an interdisciplinary research project with considerable international collaboration and joint publications. The position offers a salary of 9500 PLN brutto/month for 12 months, with the possibility of renewal for 12 more months. If desired, limited teaching through guest lectures on suitable courses can be arranged. The Institute of Philosophy and Sociology PAN is an equal opportunity employer.
Description of tasks
The tasks of the Postdoc researcher will include, among other related tasks:
- Conduct advanced statistical analyses of the POLPAN 1988-2023 data addressing both substantive and methodological research questions
- Produce articles to send to Web of Science listed, high visibility scientific publication outlets
- Collaborate with POLPAN Graduate Research assistants and other team members on preparing grant products
- Assist in running the POLPAN Lab, https://groups.io/g/polpanlab, as a discussion forum for researchers specializing in substantive and methodological issues of panel data and panel analyses
- Participate in team meetings and the POLPAN seminars
- Assist PIs in realizing the POLPAN concluding conference
- Disseminate POLPAN-based research through publicly available results and at scientific meetings
- Assist in popular dissemination of research results, including social media outreach.
Information about the project
How to apply
Persons interested in applying for the postdoc position are invited to electronically submit the following documents (PDF format only):
- Statement of interest, describing the applicant’s own research interests and how they relate to the POLPAN project (3000-5000 characters);
- CV in English including the following points, as applicable:
Completed education; work history; scientific publications; manuscripts under review; participation in the implementation of national and/or international research grants; awards for scientific activity (e.g., scholarships, fellowships, academic exchanges); other skills relevant to the project.
- An English-language scientific publication (either an article in a peer-reviewed journal or a chapter in a monograph released by a prestigious publishing house; if the publication is co-authored, the applicant should be the lead author).
- Two letters of reference by researchers working in different units.
- In the case of applicants who expect to receive their PhD degree within 3 months after employment in the project, a letter from their PhD supervisor as to the schedule for completion, and a letter from their school/department describing the status of fulfilling the requirements for completing the PhD program.