CALL FOR CANDIDATES

University of Warsaw; Polska; On-site; PLN 118,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Warsaw, Faculty of Applied Linguistics, invites applications for an Assistant Professor (post-doc) in the research group focusing on linguistics. The role requires a PhD, expertise in NLP and translation technologies, and a strong publication track record.

The position offers a 24-month full-time contract and opportunities for international collaboration. Applicants should provide English CV, cover letter, and copies of publications; selection involves formal evaluation, interviews

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in humanities (linguistics, translation studies, or related fields) or computer science.
• Fluency in spoken and written English (C2 level).
• Knowledge of quantitative research methodologies (corpus linguistics, computational linguistics, NLP).
• Knowledge and experience in translation studies and translation technologies, including machine translation and generative AI.
• Experience in preparing academic articles and a strong publication record.

Skills

Fluency in English (C2)

Basic programming skills

Statistical knowledge

Teamwork

Education

PhD in humanities (linguistics/translation studies)

PhD in computer science

Tools

Corpus linguistics tools

Quantitative analysis software (e.g., SPSS/R)

Job description

Organisation/Company University of Warsaw Department Faculty of Applied Linguistics Research Field Language sciences Computer science Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 27 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 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

Dean of the Faculty of Applied Linguistics, University of Warsaw invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor (post-doc) in the research group in the field of Linguistics.

Requirements

Research Field Language sciences Education Level PhD or equivalent

Research Field Computer science Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Meeting the requirements set out in Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws 2024, item 1571, consolidated text)
• Meeting the NCN (National Science Centre) requirements for a post-doc position, including having obtained a PhD degree in the year of employment in the project or within 12 years prior to January 1 of the year of employment in the project (details below)
• Meeting the following essential conditions:
  • PhD degree in the humanities (linguistics, translation studies, or related fields) or computer science
  • Fluency in spoken and written English (C2 level)
  • Knowledge of quantitative research methodologies (corpus linguistics, computational linguistics, NLP) and documented experience in conducting such research
  • Knowledge and experience in translation studies and translation technologies, in particular machine translation and generative artificial intelligence
  • Experience in preparing academic articles and a strong publication record

In addition, we expect - good to have:

• Native or C2-level proficiency in Ukrainian, Czech, Swedish, Spanish (or optionally Italian, German, or French) or a low-resource language
• Basic programming skills
• Knowledge of statistics and statistical analysis software
• Very good work organization and time management skills
• Strong teamwork skills

Specific Requirements

• 1. Personal questionnaire for employment applicants (downloadable from the UW website: https://rekrutacja-i-rozwoj.bsp.uw.edu.pl/przydatne-dokumenty/ )
• 2. CV in English with a list of publications
• 3. Cover letter in English explaining how the essential and additional requirements are met (max. 2 A4 pages)
• 4. Copy (scan) of the PhD diploma
• 5. Contact details of reference provider(s) (maximum 2 – please provide full name, affiliation, and institutional email)
• 6. Electronic versions of two most important publications that the candidate considers representative of their academic achievements

We offer:

• full-time employment based on an employment contract for a period of 24 months
• competitive salary and social benefits (detailed description: Development opportunities and working conditions at UW – UW Human Resources Office)
• the opportunity to work in a young, dynamic, international research team
• the opportunity to participate in academic conferences
• the opportunity to participate in training

Salary: PLN 11,667 gross gross on a monthly basis

Eligibility criteria

• Quality and international standing of academic publications and other academic achievements
• Research experience and competencies relevant to the project, including quantitative research methodologies
• Knowledge relevant to the project, including translation studies, in particular translation technologies, machine translation, and generative artificial intelligence
• Working knowledge of language

Selection process

• Stage I - formal evaluation of documents,
• Stage II - substantive evaluation on the basis of submitted documents,
• Stage III - interview with selected candidates in English with selected candidates regarding their previous academic achievements and research experience in the field required for the project purposes,
• Stage IV - final evaluation of competence, experience and scientific achievements,
• Stage V - adjudication of the competition and announcement of results.

Please note that this call is the first stage of the recruitment procedure for the position of Assistant Professor (post-doc) specified in the University of Warsaw Statute. Its positive conclusion will be the basis for further proceedings. Only the short-listed candidates will be invited to an interview.

The University of Warsaw reserves the right to cancel the competition without providing reasons.

Notification of the results - by 07.12.2026 r.

Requests related to accessibility needs should be included in the Personal Questionnaire in the field: "Other important information from the applicant" (Inne ważne informacje od osoby kandydującej)

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute University of Warsaw, Faculty of Applied Linguistics Country Poland State/Province Mazowieckie City Warsaw Postal Code 00-312 Street Dobra 55 Geofield