Assistant professor – post-doc

UW Working Group; Polska; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Warsaw invites applications for a postdoc (f/m) position in archaeology within the LAP project Return to Abu Mena: Pilgrims, Residents and Everyday Life.

Requirements include a PhD in Archaeology, a record in Mediterranean archaeology with Egypt focus, and strong English skills; the role emphasizes fieldwork, documentation, and collaboration in an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Article 113 requirements regarding higher education and science.
• PhD in Archaeology; degree received no earlier than 2015 or postdoc abroad if UW PhD.
• Proven academic achievements in Mediterranean archaeology, esp. Egypt.
• Demonstrated archaeological fieldwork experience.
• Proficiency in archaeological documentation methods.
• Experience with databases, inventories and catalogues of finds.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Engage in research for the LAP project: Return to Abu Mena.
• Deliver knowledge advancement in Late Antique archaeology.
• Participate in team-based and interdisciplinary research activities.
• Prepare and present findings to the committee during stages.
• Contribute to dissemination of project results and publications.

Skills

PhD in Archaeology

English proficiency

Archaeological fieldwork

Mediterranean archaeology

Christian Egypt knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation methods

Education

PhD in Archaeology

Job description

Organisation/Company University of Warsaw Department Faculty of Archaeology Research Field History » Archaeology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 31 Oct 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 2 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

Offer Description

The dean of the Faculty of Archaeology, with the consent of the Rector of the University of Warsaw,announces a competition for the position of assistant professor- post-doc (f/m) in the project NCN OPUS-30 (LAP) Return to Abu Mena: Pilgrims, Residents and Everyday Life in a Late Antique City .

Requirements

Research Field History » Archaeology Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• 1. Meeting the requirements set out in Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws 2024, item 1571, as amended).
• 2. A PhD in Archaeology. The doctoral degree must have been obtained no earlier than January 1, 2015, from an institution other than the University of Warsaw, or from the University of Warsaw provided that the candidate has completed a continuous and documented 10-month postdoctoral fellowship abroad (in accordance with the rules specified in the NCN regulations on eligible costs in research projects).
• 3. Documented academic/scientific achievements in Mediterranean archaeology, with a particular focus on Egypt.
• 4. Documented experience in archaeological fieldwork.
• 5. Proficiency in archaeological documentation methods.
• 6. Experience in working with databases, inventories, and catalogues of archaeological finds.
• 7. Excellent command of spoken and written English.

Specific Requirements

• 1. Knowledge of the key issues and specifics of research on Christian Egypt.
• 2. Experience working in interdisciplinary research teams.

If hired, we expect the University of Warsaw to be the only workplace for the successful candidate.

The competition consists of the following stages:

• Stage I - formal evaluation of documents,
• Stage II - substantive evaluation on the basis of submitted documents,
• Stage III - interview with selected candidates:
• presentation of the scientific track record
• answering potential questions from the committee within the scope of this call for applications
• Stage IV - final evaluation of competence, experience and scientific achievements,
• Stage V - adjudication of the competition and announcement of results.

Required documents

• Application for the competition addressed to the Dean of the Department of Archaeology (including the reference number of the announcement)
• Doctoral degree certificate (or a certificate confirming the award of a doctoral degree)
• PDF files of the five most important publications
• A statement from the candidate confirming that they have read and accept the rules governing the competition for the position
• Information regarding the processing of personal data

Additional comments

Candidates will receive an e‑mail confirming that their application for the competition has been accepted.

Contact for any questions relating to the competition - By e‑mail to: [e-mail] with the announcement reference number