Assistant Professor in Economics and Finance or Forestry or Agriculture

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Assistant Professor in Economics and Finance or Forestry or Agriculture

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Offer DescriptionThe Institute of Rural Development and Agriculture of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IRWiR PAN) is a category A scientific unit that has been conducting interdisciplinary social research related to rural areas for over 50 years. IRWiR PAN researchers conduct basic and developmental scientific research and implement national and international research and implementation projects (including those under the EU Horizon framework programs). IRWiR PAN employees, as experts and advisors to public sector institutions, participate in the formulation and evaluation of agricultural policy, rural development policy, regional development policy, and other public policies. The Institute conducts extensive international cooperation, offering opportunities to implement international projects, study visits and internships at foreign institutions. The Institute is the seventh scientific unit in the country to be awarded HR Excellence in Research. More information is available on the Institute’s website:IRWiR PAN is seeking an Assistant Professor in Economics, Finance, Forestry, or Agriculture.Number of job posts: 1Terms of employment: full-time employment contract, for 12 months with the possibility of extension into a permanent/ an indefinite-period contract.Planned start of employment: October 1, 2025 (with the possibility of postponing the starting date, but no later than 3 months).Place of work: IRWiR PAN, 72 Nowy Świat St., 00-330 Warsaw (Staszic Palace).The monthly salary is regulated by Article 91a of the Polish Academy of Sciences Act. Work in projects financed from external funding sources is additionally remunerated under the project funding.Tasks:

• Participation in basic and development research conducted at the Institute
• Conducting own research
• Applying for research projects
• Disseminating the results of scientific work through scientific publications and presentations of research results at conferences and seminars
• Systematically working towards scientific development, including activities aimed at obtaining a postdoctoral degree, with the active support of the Institute’s scientific community
• Involvement in the broadly understood organisational activities of the Institute (e.g., organisation of scientific, popular science, and educational events)
• Participation in the internal scientific life of the Institute (seminars, reviews, co-mentoring of doctoral students and junior researchers)
• Developing national and international scientific cooperation, including participation in research consortia, thematic networks, and exchange programmes

Where to apply E-mailkadry@irwirpan.waw.plRequirementsResearch Field Economics Education Level PhD or equivalentResearch Field Agricultural sciences Education Level PhD or equivalentResearch Field Agricultural sciences » Forest sciences Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/Qualifications

• PhD/ Doctoral degree in economics and finance or forestry or agriculture
• Knowledge of English at a level not lower than B2
• Very good command of Polish, both spoken and written
• Interest in socio-economic changes in agriculture and rural areas, confirmed by publications and/or project experience
• Publications in scientific journals and/or monographs and/or collective works
• Ability to work in a team and good work organisation
• Independence and responsibility for assigned tasks
• Communication skills, creativity, availability, and excellent manners

Specific Requirements

• Organisational experience in the implementation of research, implementation, and/or training projects, confirmed by a list of completed projects and a statement on the role played in the project
• Experience in cooperation with business, local government, public institutions and non-governmental organisations will be a significant advantage
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and inference methods
• Experience in evaluating public programmes and policies
• Experience in conducting surveys, polls and interviews

Languages POLISH Level ExcellentLanguages ENGLISH Level GoodResearch Field Economics » Agricultural economicsEconomics » Applied economicsEconomics » Business economicsEconomics » Commercial economicsEconomics » Consumer economicsEconomics » Cyclical economicsEconomics » EconometricsEconomics » Economic policyEconomics » Economic systemsEconomics » Economic theoryEconomics » Economics of developmentEconomics » Environmental economicsEconomics » Food economicsEconomics » Home economicsEconomics » International economicsEconomics » Knowledge economyEconomics » Labour economicsEconomics » Labour market economicsEconomics » Land economyEconomics » Local public economicsEconomics » MacroeconomicsEconomics » MicroeconomicsEconomics » Political economyEconomics » Social economicsEconomics » Tourism studiesEconomics » OtherAgricultural sciences » Agricultural productsAgricultural sciences » AgronomicsAgricultural sciences » Forest sciencesAgricultural sciences » Soil scienceAgricultural sciences » Other Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Additional InformationBenefits

• Collaboration in an interdisciplinary team,
• Publishing in national and international scientific journals,
• Bonuses for highly rated publications and participation in research projects,
• Participation in national and international projects and scientific conferences,
• Participation in study visits and internships at domestic and foreign institutions,
• Development and enrichment of research skills,
• Institutional support in preparing the habilitation thesis (mentoring, internal reviews, expert consultations),
• Access to the Institute’s extensive library resources, databases, and research infrastructure,
• The opportunity to conduct original research projects and initiate new research topics.

Eligibility criteriaWhen applying for the job position, the following documents should be submitted:

• A statement of education with a copy of your master’s degree and a copy of your doctoral degree,
• A cover letter containing the following information: name and surname, date of birth, contact details, research interests, and a proposal for a research topic that could be pursued at the Institute, indicating whether the candidate is interested in full-time employment or exclusively or alternatively part-time employment,
• A statement that, if successful in the competition, IRWiR PAN will be the candidate’s primary place of employment,
• A statement on the course of professional work, detailing scientific activity (projects, conferences, internships), teaching and organisational activity,
• Copies of the most important publications (up to 10 items),
• A statement of qualifications with copies of documents confirming the information contained in the statement (e.g., English language certificate, awards, distinctions).

Selection processThe competition will be conducted in two stages. In the first stage, the Competition Committee will formally evaluate the submitted applications and make a preliminary assessment of the candidates based on the correctly submitted documents. Selected candidates will be invited to an interview, which will constitute the second stage of the competition and will take place in person at the IRWiR PAN headquarters (ul. Nowy Świat 72, 00-330 Warsaw, Staszic Palace). Selected candidates will be informed of the date of the interview by telephone and via the email address provided in the documents.Documents should be submitted by August 31, 2025 (23:59:59 local/ Warsaw time), exclusively by email to: with the subject line “Competition for the position of assistant professor at ZME” . Documents received in the electronic inbox after the deadline will not be considered.The competition will be decided by September 20, 2025.Additional commentsAdditional information can be obtained from Monday to Wednesday between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. by calling +48 22 657 28 37 or by writing to the following e-mail address:Work Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institute of Rural and Agricultural Development, Polish Academy of Sciences (IRWiR PAN) Country Poland State/Province Mazovia City Warsaw Postal Code 00-330 Street Nowy Świat 72Contact State/ProvinceMazovia CityWarsaw WebsiteStreetNowy Świat 72 Postal Code00-330 E-Mailirwir@irwirpan.waw.plkadry@irwirpan.waw.pl Phone+48228269436STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Warszawa, mazowieckie

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Sat, 02 Aug 2025 07:03:00 GMT

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