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Competition for the position of assistant professor (F/M) in the group of research workers at the Institute of Philosophy at the Faculty of Philosophy of the Jagiellonian University

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20 May 2026

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Jagiellonian University
Department
Philosophy
Research Field
Philosophy » Philosophy of science
Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions
Postdoc Positions
Application Deadline
Country
Poland
Type of Contract
Other
Type of Contract Extra Information
employment contract
Job Status
Full-time
Offer Starting Date
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

Offer Description

The Rector of the Jagiellonian University announces a competition for the position of assistant professor (F/M) in the group of research workers as part of the project "Philosophical problems related to modeling black holes" at the Institute of Philosophy at the Faculty of Philosophy of the Jagiellonian University.

 

Where to apply

E-mail
juliusz.doboszewski@uj.edu.pl

Requirements

Research Field
Philosophy » Philosophy of science
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications

The competition is open to individuals who meet the requirements specified in Articles 113 and 116, paragraph 2, point 3) of the Act of 20 July 2018, the Law on Higher Education and Science, and in accordance with § 165 of the Statute of the Jagiellonian University, meet the following eligibility criteria: • hold at least a doctoral degree; • have appropriate academic achievements; • actively participate in academic life.

 

 

Specific Requirements

Significant scientific achievements, including at least one article in a journal with an SJR greater than 0.5 or in a second-tier publishing house in the last 5 years, or in another reputable journal in the field of philosophy of science, philosophy of physics, or directly related to the project's topic. Competencies will be verified based on a published scientific article or other text sample (e.g., an advanced draft of an article or an article included in a review). 2. Knowledge of English sufficient to conduct scientific research, confirmed by (i) completion of a third-cycle degree program in an English-speaking country, (ii) a language certificate at level C1 or higher, or (iii) another proof of language competence. Competencies will be verified based on the documents submitted.

 

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent
Research Field
Philosophy » Philosophy of science

Additional Information

Benefits

Stable employment based on an employment contract at a recognized university, • Collaboration with an interdisciplinary scientific community represented by renowned scientists, • Scientific support and opportunities for qualification improvement and professional development, • Access to research infrastructure, • Benefits such as a Multisport card, sports activities, access to medical packages, and group insurance, • Additional social benefits.

 

Eligibility criteria

The competition is open to individuals who meet the requirements specified in Articles 113 and 116, paragraph 2, point 3) of the Act of 20 July 2018, the Law on Higher Education and Science, and in accordance with § 165 of the Statute of the Jagiellonian University, meet the following eligibility criteria: • hold at least a doctoral degree; • have appropriate academic achievements; • actively participate in academic life.

Significant scientific achievements, including at least one article in a journal with an SJR greater than 0.5 or in a second-tier publishing house in the last 5 years, or in another reputable journal in the field of philosophy of science, philosophy of physics, or directly related to the project's topic. Competencies will be verified based on a published scientific article or other text sample (e.g., an advanced draft of an article or an article included in a review). 2. Knowledge of English sufficient to conduct scientific research, confirmed by (i) completion of a third-cycle degree program in an English-speaking country, (ii) a language certificate at level C1 or higher, or (iii) another proof of language competence. Competencies will be verified based on the documents submitted.

 

 

Selection process

The first stage of the competition process is the formal verification of submitted documents. Applications that successfully pass the formal verification are subject to a substantive evaluation, during which an interview may be conducted (directly or via electronic communication channels), after prior arrangement with the candidate (F/M). The soft skills specified in the job advertisement will also be verified during the interview. The candidate (F/M) has the right to appeal a negative evaluation by the Competition Committee within 7 days of receiving the information. The competition process is conducted in accordance with the Open, Transparent, and Merit-Based Recruitment Policy at the Jagiellonian University.

 

Additional comments

Responsibilities/Description of tasks: Conducting research in the philosophy of science and philosophy of astrophysics; Authoring and co-authoring scientific articles related to the project's topics, in particular the concepts of epistemic opacity, entrenchment, theory-mediated measurement, code convergence, and parameterized formalisms in the context of black hole modeling.

Required application documents: 

1. CV, 2. personal questionnaire for the person applying for employment, 3. copy of doctoral diploma or habilitation diploma - if the candidate (f/m) has one, 4. information on the candidate's scientific, teaching, and organizational achievements, 5. declaration stating that the Jagiellonian University will be the primary place of employment if the candidate wins the competition, 6. declaration pursuant to Art. 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science, 7. a declaration of knowledge and acceptance of the principles of intellectual property management and commercialization at the Jagiellonian University, 8. a cover letter (1 page) describing research interests and experience, 9. one work example, 10. The candidate (f/m) is required to submit a document confirming knowledge of English at a level enabling research, in one of the following forms: − a diploma of completion of third-cycle studies in an English-speaking country, − a language certificate at level C1 or higher, − another certificate confirming language competence. English language proficiency will be assessed based on the submitted documents. Declaration forms (no. 5-7) and the personal questionnaire template (no. 2) can be downloaded from: https://cso.uj.edu.pl/dokumkandyd

 

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Jagiellonian University Faculty of Philosophy Institute of Philosophy
Country
Poland
City
Kraków
Postal Code
31-044 Kraków
Street
Grodzka 52
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Contact

City
Cracow
Website
Street
Gołębia 24
Postal Code
31-007
E-Mail
juliusz.doboszewski@uj.edu.pl

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