Assistant Professor

Institute of Philosophy and Sociology Polish Academy of Sciences; Polska; On-site; PLN 36,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Institute of Philosophy and Sociology of the Polish Academy of Sciences seeks a part-time researcher to examine the philosophical implications of psychoanalysis across the philosophy of the subject, affect, culture, and aesthetics. The role emphasizes publishing findings in journals and presenting at conferences.

The successful candidate will engage with the Center for Psychoanalytic Thought, collaborate with national and international scholars, contribute to strategic development, and pursue

Qualifications

• PhD in humanities or equivalent.
• Three selected publications authored by the applicant.
• One recommendation letter from an independent researcher.
• Brief description of a grant project that has been submitted or is currently underway (500 words).

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on the philosophical implications of psychoanalysis in the areas of the philosophy of the subject, the philosophy of affect, the philosophy of culture, and philosophical aesthetics.
• Regularly publish research findings in specialized academic journals and present findings at national and international conferences.
• Actively participate in meetings and seminars organized by the Center for Psychoanalytic Thought and contribute to the Center’s strategic development.
• Collaborate with Center members, other Institute staff, and the broader academic community in researching the aforementioned topics.
• Develop new initiatives and areas of activity for the Center.
• Actively participate in securing funding for external research from national and international funding sources.
• Collaborate with other research and academic institutions at the national and international levels.
• Participate in the editorial work of the academic journal “wunderBlock: Psychoanalysis and Philosophy” and the publication series “wunderBlock: Philosophical and Psychoanalytic Writings.”

Skills

Psychoanalytic theory

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

Institute of Philosophy and Sociology Polish Academy of Sciences

Organisation/Company Institute of Philosophy and Sociology Polish Academy of Sciences Research Field Philosophy Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 10 Nov 2026 - 16:00 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week ca.20 Offer Starting Date 1 Dec 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

Offer Description

Application Requirements:

– resume including a list of publications and other academic achievements;

– proof of a Ph.D. in the humanities;

– three selected publications authored by the applicant;

– one recommendation letter from an independent researcher;

– brief description of a grant project that has been submitted or is currently underway (500 words).

Job Description:

1. Conducting research on the philosophical implications of psychoanalysis in the areas of the philosophy of the subject, the philosophy of affect, the philosophy of culture, and philosophical aesthetics.

2. Regularly publishing research findings in specialized academic journals and presenting findings at national and international conferences.

3. Actively participating in meetings and seminars organized by the Center for Psychoanalytic Thought based in the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology (Polish Academy of Sciences) and contributing to the Center’s strategic development.

4. Collaborating with Center members, other Institute staff, and the broader academic community in researching the aforementioned topics.

5. Developing new initiatives and areas of activity for the Center.

6. Actively participating in securing funding for external research from national and international funding sources.

7. Collaborating with other research and academic institutions at the national and international levels.

8. Participating in the editorial work of the academic journal “wunderBlock: Psychoanalysis and Philosophy” and the publication series “wunderBlock: Philosophical and Psychoanalytic Writings.”

Requirements

Research Field Philosophy Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Expertise in the philosophical implications of major psychoanalytic theories.

Specific Requirements

None

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Languages POLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Philosophy

Additional Information

3522,25 PLN

Selection process

The competition will take place in two stages. The selection committee will evaluate candidates based on the documents they submit. In the second stage, selected candidates will be invited to an interview. Interviews will be held on November 16 and 20, 2026 (in person or via Zoom). The competition results will be announced by November 23, 2026, and the recruitment results will be published on the following website: