About Position/Job
The University of Warsaw is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Archaeology and Paleoenvironmental Studies to join the ERC-funded INASIA project, led by Małgorzata Kot, PhD. This exciting 48-month position focuses on Pleistocene cave archaeology, zooarchaeology, and paleoenvironmental reconstruction in Central Asia, particularly Uzbekistan. The project investigates early human migration and the origins of advanced stone tool technologies, exploring whether modern humans, Neanderthals, or Denisovans developed these techniques. The role combines fieldwork in high-mountain cave sites, lab-based analysis of animal remains, and interdisciplinary collaboration with archaeologists, geologists, and other specialists. The position aligns with the Faculty of Archaeology’s commitment to international, high-impact research and offers the chance to contribute to groundbreaking discoveries in human prehistory and interdisciplinary archaeology.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Postdoctoral Researcher (R2)
- Institution: University of Warsaw
- Department: Faculty of Archaeology
- Research field: Archaeology, Biology, Earth & Environmental Sciences
- Location: Warsaw, Poland
- Number of posts: 1
- Job Type: Part-time, Permanent, Postdoctoral
- Start Date (Anticipated): March 2026
- Working Hours: Half-time
- Salary Range: Approx. 95,454 PLN gross per year (including annual bonus and seniority allowance)
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- Pleistocene Archaeology
- Zooarchaeology
- Paleoenvironmental Reconstruction
- Early Human Migration
- Stone Tool Technology Analysis
- Interdisciplinary Archaeological Research
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in Archaeology, Biology, Earth Sciences, or related fields
- Experience in taxonomic, morphometric, and taphonomic analyses of animal remains from Pleistocene or cave sites
- Knowledge of zooarchaeological methods and interpretation in human settlement context
- Experience with paleoenvironmental reconstruction based on animal remains
- Ability to collect, prepare, and coordinate specialised analyses (radiocarbon dating, isotopic, traceological studies)
- Advanced written and spoken English
- Willingness to participate in high-mountain field expeditions
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in Central Asian archaeological excavation
- Knowledge of R packages for data analysis
- Knowledge of Russian or Uzbek
- Ability to interpret results of specialised analyses
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in excavations and surface surveys at high-mountain cave sites
- Sort, catalogue, and conserve archaeological artefacts and bone material
- Conduct taxonomic, morphometric, and taphonomic analyses of animal remains
- Perform zooarchaeological and paleoenvironmental analyses
- Collect samples and coordinate specialised analyses including dating, isotopic studies, and traceological examinations
- Interpret results in interdisciplinary research contexts
- Prepare publications and present findings at conferences
- Collaborate with international research teams
Application Process
How to Apply
Submit your application via email to wa.konkursy@uw.edu.pl with the required documents.
Required Documents:
- Completed internal application form (ERC Postdoc PALEO.pdf)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter
- List of Publications
- Research Proposal or Statement of Research Interests
- References / Recommendation Letters
Important Dates
- Application Opens: Immediately
- Deadline: 30 November 2025 – 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)
- Interview Date: To be announced by recruitment committee
Useful Links
- Institution Website: University of Warsaw
- Official Notification Link: Click here
- Apply now: wa.konkursy@uw.edu.pl
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