Organisation/Company University of Warsaw Department Faculty of Economic Sciences Research Field Economics » Financial science Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 1 Mar 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Mar 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The selected candidate will teach courses at the Faculty of Economic Sciences of the University of Warsaw as an assistant professor with a total teaching load of 360 hours a year, including classes for 1st and 2nd degree students, BA seminars, MA seminars and/or specialist classes. The selected candidate is expected to teach courses on topics in the field of quantitative finance, machine learning and data science. Courses should be offered in Polish and/or English.

Academic organizational activities, including: involvement in the work of selected university and departmental committees; guidance and involvement in the research of junior university staff; and contribution to international scholarly endeavours (editorial and review work, conferences, etc.).

Where to apply

E-mail praca.wne@uw.edu.pl

Requirements

Research Field Economics » Financial science Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• at least a PhD (M/F) degree in the discipline of economics and finance;
• experience in independently conducting classes for a period of not less than five years;
• high teaching skills, confirmed in particular by the results of student surveys or distinctions and awards for teaching activities.

Specific Requirements

• ability to conduct classes in economics and finance, particularly in the area of quantitative finance and machine learning;
• teaching experience in conducting classes with students (preferably experience in conducting classes on quantitative finance and machine learning);
• knowledge of English at a level sufficient to conduct classes for first- and second-cycle students;
• very good knowledge of R and Python programming languages in the areas of algorithmic trading and modelling of market risk;
  
  experience in creating or co-creating and implementing national and international teaching projects;
• experience in organizing and participating in teaching conferences;
• activity in national and international accreditation institutions, organizations, and institutions working for the development of academic teaching;
• other specific achievements (e.g., awards, scholarships).

Benefits & Opportunities

• Extensive opportunities for research and teaching development
• Prestigious partnerships, high- performance standards and awards
• Inclusive working environment
• Numerous opportunities for competence development
• Job stability and compresive social benefits package
• Convinient access, adapted facilities, beautiful surroundings

Eligibility Criteria

1. Teaching experience
   • variety of subjects taught ( including in English);
   • awards and honors for teaching activities;
   • experience in supervising students preparing theses;
   • participation in teaching trainings.
2. Experience in organizational activities related to teaching.

Selection process

Candidates may be invited for an interview (in person or remotely) with the Faculty Selection Committee. Candidates will be contacted individually to schedule such an interview.

Work Location(s)

University of Warsaw, Faculty of Economics, Warsaw, 00-241, Dluga street, Geofield