Postdoctoral Researcher - Qualitative Social Sciences

Erecruiter; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 122,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Publication bonuses

Multisport Plus gym

Private healthcare

Education discounts

Language course discounts

Erasmus+ opportunities

Job summary

SWPS University, a non-public academic institution, invites applications for a post-doctoral position in the Institute of Social Sciences in Warsaw. Responsibilities cover qualitative research across the project, instrument design, interviews, data analysis, and dissemination of findings.

A PhD in social sciences and publications are required, with fluent English and Polish at C1 level. Starting November 2026, contract through 2029, with multiple research development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Holding a doctoral degree in the social sciences (preferred discipline: sociology).
• Research experience including demonstrated ability to conduct qualitative research.
• Publications in reputable international journals in the field of social sciences.
• Fluent English proficiency (minimum C1).
• Fluent Polish proficiency (minimum C1).
• Willingness to learn new analytical methods and techniques, with interest in youth studies / qualitative longitudinal research.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive implementation of qualitative research activities within the project, including development of research instruments, recruitment of study participants, conducting interviews, data organization and coding, data analysis and archiving.
• Conduct literature reviews and analyze existing/secondary data.
• Coordinate fieldwork and ensure transparency of the research process, as well as completeness and quality of the research database.
• Contribute to preparation of publications and dissemination of research findings.
• Manage own research and administrative activities, with support from the Project Manager as needed.
• Provide substantive research support to the project’s scholarship recipient.
• Provide organizational and administrative support for the project.

Skills

Qualitative research

English proficiency

Polish proficiency

Adaptability

Education

Doctoral degree in social sciences (preferred sociology)

Tools

MAXQDA

Job description

SWPS University, a non-public academic institution, invites applications for a post-doctoral position in the Institute of Social Sciences in Warsaw. Responsibilities cover qualitative research across the project, instrument design, interviews, data analysis, and dissemination of findings.

A PhD in social sciences and publications are required, with fluent English and Polish at C1 level. Starting November 2026, contract through 2029, with multiple research development opportunities.