The Rector of the Jagiellonian University announces a competition for the position of assistant professor in the group of research staff in the implementation of the program "Competition or Cooperation? The influence of short- and long-term contact with language on the mechanisms of language regulation and cognitive processes of bilinguals", in the Institute of Psychology at the Faculty of Philosophy of the Jagiellonian University.

Requirements:

The selection procedure is open for all individuals, who meet the requirements set out in Articles 113 and 116.2.3) of the Act of 20 July 2018 – Law on Higher Education and Science, and who meet the following eligibility criteria according to § 165 of the Statute of the Jagiellonian University:

• holding at least a doctoral degree,

• having relevant scientific achievements,

• taking active part in scientific life,

 

Additional requirements and expectations:

• High, documented efficiency in writing scientific texts,

• Fluent knowledge of English, spoken and written,

• Data analysis skills,

• Knowledge of experimental research methodology in the field of cognitive psychology, cognitive science or related fields,

• knowledge of advanced statistical techniques - including the ability to use mixed models,

• Recommendation of previous employers or mentors,

• High motivation to work,

• Diligence and self-discipline,

• Documented strong organizational and teamwork skills,

• Interest in the project topic Preferred, but not essential,

• Knowledge of bilingualism, psycholinguistics or linguistics,

• Experience in conducting research in the field of psycholinguistics, including both behavioral research and research using an eye tracker,

• Documented experience of working in research grants,

• Knowledge of Polish will be an asset but it is not a must,

 

Project Title:

Competition or coordination? Impact of short-term and long-term language experience on language regulation and cognitive functions in bilinguals (2015/18/E/HS6/00428). SONATA BIS NCN Poland.

Project description:

Key research questions: Is it possible to forget your native language? Do we need to have contact with our mother tongue on an everyday basis to be able to use it forever? What aspects of language knowledge are most susceptible to language loss? What conditions facilitate the language loss? Are all people equally prone to the attrition process? These are some of the questions that underlie our research program. Abstract of the project can be found here https://projekty.ncn.gov.pl/en/index.php?projekt_id=301557

 

Scope of duties:

according to the Work Regulations of the Jagiellonian University Annex 1 to the Work Regulations of the Jagiellonian University – Model scopes of responsibilities and duties of academic teachers. The core duties of the postdoctoral researcher will include:

• statistical data analysis, interpretation of results and preparation of reports and manuscripts,

• literature reviews, preparing publications and presentations,

• archiving of project-related documentation,

• participation in research team meetings,

• training of team members, • conducting popularization activities,

• conducting and coordinating research.

 

We offer:

• stable employment based on an employment contract at the renowned university,

• cooperation with the interdisciplinary academic community represented by well-known scientists,

• scientific support as well as the possibility of qualifications improvement and professional development,

• access to research infrastructure,

• benefits in the form of i.a. Multisport card, sports activities, medical packages, group insurance,

• additional social benefits.

 

Details of the announcement and information about the processing of personal data can be found in the attachment below.