About Position/Job
The University of Warsaw invites applications for a Postdoctoral Positionin in Migration Studies. This position is a part of the DemEx project: “Democracy in Exile: A Comparative Study of Russian Migrant Communities following the Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine”. Hosted by the Centre of Migration Research and supervised by Dr Zuzanna Brunarska, this full-time role offers 14.5 months of funded research starting December 2025. The position focuses on qualitative research with Russian émigré communities across multiple countries, including Georgia, Armenia, and Turkey. The project bridges sociology, anthropology, and political sciences, examining the political impact of migrant communities on host countries and back home in Russia. Responsibilities include conducting in-depth interviews, analyzing qualitative data, co-authoring publications, and participating in international research collaborations. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact transnational research within a globally connected academic network.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Postdoctoral Researcher (Assistant Professor)
- Institution: University of Warsaw
- Department: Centre of Migration Research
- Research field: Sociology, Anthropology, Political Sciences
- Location: Warsaw, Poland
- Number of posts: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Temporary
- Start Date (Anticipated): December 2025
- Working Hours: Full-time
- Salary Range: Up to 10,200 PLN gross/month + 13th remuneration
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research area
- Sociology
- Cultural Anthropology
- Political Sciences
- Migration Studies
- Democratization Studies
- Transnationalism and Media Studies
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in social sciences or equivalent with training in qualitative social science research methods
- Experience in qualitative research, including in-depth interviews
- Proficiency in English and Russian
- Academic excellence with peer-reviewed publications
- Awareness of ethical aspects in ethnographic research
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in transnational migration research
- Project management and international collaboration experience
- Publication record in high-profile journals
- Experience with interdisciplinary methods
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct qualitative interviews with Russian émigrés in multiple countries
- Prepare, transcribe, pseudonymize, and analyze interview data
- Co-author publications, reports, and conference presentations
- Support project management and administrative tasks
- Disseminate research findings, including on social media
Application Process
How to Apply:
E-mail a single PDF (all documents combined in order) to konkursy.obm@uw.edu.pl with the subject line DemEx postdoc II. File name format: Applicant’s Last Name_DemEx postdoc.
Required Documents:
- Cover letter in English
- Academic CV with publication list
- Article-length scientific writing sample
- PhD diploma
- Completed employment application form
- Signed data consent declaration
- Names and contacts of at least two referees
Optional Documents:
- Links to Google Scholar or ORCID
- Sample qualitative interview transcript in Russian
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 30 September 2025
- Deadline: 1 November 2025, 09:00 CET
- Interview Date: To be announced
- Notification of Results: 11 November 2025
Useful Links
- Institution Website: University of Warsaw
- Official Notification Link: click here
- Apply now: konkursy.obm@uw.edu.pl
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