University Professor

Jan Kochanowski University; Polska; On-site; PLN 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jan Kochanowski University invites applications for a position as University Professor in Security Studies. The role involves conducting advanced research in internal security, publishing in journals, and securing funding.

The successful candidate will also deliver lectures and practical classes, including training sessions at a virtual shooting range, using computer simulations and modern teaching methods.

Qualifications

• Must hold a PhD or equivalent in Social Sciences with a postdoctoral record in Security Studies.
• Experience in research, teaching and organisational activity in higher education.
• Ability to develop or coordinate shooting training plans and ensure safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in Security Studies and publish in peer-reviewed outlets.
• Secure research funding and manage ongoing projects.
• Deliver lectures and practical classes, including virtual shooting range training.

Skills

Research record in Security Studies

Experience in research/teaching in HE

Expert bodies / panels involvement

Firearms safety training & compliance

Shooting training planning

Research methods course

Education

PhD or equivalent

Postdoctoral degree in Social Sciences (Security Studies)

Job description

Organisation/Company Jan Kochanowski University Research Field Other Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 2 Dec 2026 - 15:00 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 2 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

The successful candidate appointed to the position of University Professor will be required to conduct research in the discipline of Security Studies, including securing research funding and publishing research findings in journals dedicated to Security Studies, monographs, and other peer-reviewed publications. The candidate will also be responsible for delivering lectures and practical classes, including training sessions at a virtual shooting range, using computer simulations and modern training methods.

Requirements

Research Field Other Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• A postdoctoral degree in the field of Social Sciences, in the discipline of Security Studies.
• A current research record in Security Studies, particularly in the area of internal security, including the legal aspects of security, criminology, and applied forensic science. The assessment of the candidate's research record will be based on the list of journals and publishers in force on the date the competition is decided.
• Experience in conducting research, teaching, and organisational activities in higher education.
• Participation in expert bodies and panels.
• Substantive knowledge and expertise enabling the delivery of classes covering the fundamentals of shooting, safety rules, responsible firearms handling, and appropriate conduct in situations requiring compliance with safety procedures.
• The ability to develop or coordinate shooting training plans for entities providing training.
• Completion of a course in research methodology or the application of modern research methods would be an advantage.