The candidate must hold at least a PhD in the Humanities in the discipline of Literary Studies, specifically in the field of Slavic Literature. They must be fluent in Polish and proficient in at least two other Slavic languages, as well as one conference language. Priority will be accorded to candidates whose scholarly achievements demonstrate humanities research covering religion, cultural anthropology, and literary studies.

The candidate is expected to have academic research experience at a higher education institution, enabling them to conduct in-depth research covering the region of Southeastern Europe and the Slavic world. The candidate should possess documented experience in:

• Conducting research activities.

• Participating in academic conferences (list required).

• Implementing research projects of a documentary, editorial or traslation nature (e.g., preparation of critical apparatus for source materials).

Additionally, candidates must provide a complete list of academic and popular science publications.

Scope of Duties:

• Conducting research within the discipline related to the scientific focus of the Ceraneum Centre;

• Publishing scholarly works in international journals and academic publishing houses included in the Ministry of Science and Higher Education (MNiSW) lists;

• Participating in the Ceraneum Centre’s research projects, as well as initiating and preparing new grant applications;

• Engaging in outreach initiatives and organizational tasks for the Ceraneum Centre, with a particular focus on activities related to the Centre’s library collection.

Legal Eligibility

The candidate must meet the non-criminal record requirement regarding offenses specified in Chapters XIX and XXV of the Polish Penal Code, in Art. 189a and Art. 207 of the Penal Code, and the Act of July 29, 2005, on Counteracting Drug Addiction, as well as equivalent prohibited acts defined under foreign law.

DOCUMENTS:

Applicants are required to submit an application for employment addressed to the Rector of the University of Łódź, along with the following attachments:

1. Curriculum Vitae, including a list of scientific achievements (publications, conference papers, internships, research projects, etc.).
2. A copy of the PhD diploma.
3. Information on the processing of personal data for candidates (available at: https://www.uni.lodz.pl/kariera).
4. A statement confirming that the University of Łódź will be the candidate's primary place of employment (as defined by the Law on Higher Education and Science): https://www.uni.lodz.pl/kariera.
5. Annex No. 1 to the Standards for the Protection of Minors at the University of Łódź: Statement for verification in the Register of Sexual Offenders: https://www.uni.lodz.pl/kariera.
6. Annex No. 2 to the Standards for the Protection of Minors at the University of Łódź: Statement of no criminal record and commitment to comply with the Standards for the Protection of Minors: https://www.uni.lodz.pl/kariera.
7. The selected candidate will be required to provide a current criminal record certificate from the National Criminal Register (KRS), issued no earlier than 6 months prior to the commencement of employment.

The University of Łódź does not provide reimbursement for travel or accommodation expenses.

We reserve the right to conduct interviews with selected candidates.

Winning the competition does not guarantee employment at the University of Łódź.

 

literary studies

Literary studies, Slavdom, Religious identity, Non-fiction literature