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The SWPS University is a non-public academic institution conducting scientific and educational activities in Warsaw, Wrocław, Sopot, Poznań, Katowice, and Kraków. We belong to the most active research centers in Poland, and the results of our research are applied in various areas of the economy and social life.

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Our commitment to the development of science and the pursuit of the highest quality research is the foundation on which we build our successes, as evidenced by the distinction of being awarded the A+ category as one of the best research centers in the country in the fields of psychology, politics, and administration.

SWPS University, as a non-public institution, exists to serve humanity, society, and the environment through education, science, art, and public activities. We fulfill this mission as a strong institution, based on a community of employees, students, and alumni.

Institute of Psychology in Warsaw

Employment group: research

Duties

• identification of linear and potentially nonlinear relationships between indicators of loneliness and social isolation and health, social, and economic factors, using selected statistical‑econometric tools, such as Generalized Additive Models and the Generalized Method of Moments
• analysis and interpretation of existing methods of estimating the costs of loneliness and social isolation
• estimation of the total costs of loneliness and social isolation in European Union states trough:
  • analysis of estimates available in the literature regarding the loss of quality‑adjusted life years (QALY) associated with the deterioration of the analyzed indicators and their economic costs
  • evaluation of the impact of loneliness and social isolation on economic outcomes, measured, among other ways, by workplace attendance and remuneration levels, which serve as indirect indicators of employee productivity
• participation in preparing a scientific article based on results obtained within the project, and in preparing the article for submission to a renowned journal indexed in the SSCI
• participation in preparing result reports for Members of the European Parliament, among other recipients
• participation in disseminating project results in the form of fact sheets, policy briefs, policy ultra‑briefs, and similar materials
• dissemination of project results through participation in conferences, symposia, and other meetings, including, for example, with Members of the European Parliament
• participation in online work meetings, with frequency depending on the current stage of work and phase of project development (depending on project needs, attendance at the Warsaw campus may be required)

Requirements

• a doctoral degree with habilitation or a professor title in social sciences
• experience in implementing at least three research projects, awarded through national or international selection procedures, in the discipline of economics and finance
• knowledge of advanced statistical‑econometric tools, including nonlinear models such as Generalized Additive Models (GAMs)
• experience working with the selected statistical package (Stata, R, etc.)
• ability to conduct systematic reviews and synthesize selected trends in the economic literature
• publications in renowned international journals in the field of economics
• English proficiency at the C1 level
• Polish proficiency at the C1 level

Preferred qualifications

• distinctions and awards earned through scientific research and scholarly contributions

We offer

• employment based on a part‑time employment contract (0.5 FTE) for a period of 24 months
• salary in the range of PLN 8500 - 10000 gross
• a discount on graduate and postgraduate studies for employees as well as their close relatives and partners. This discount increases with the employee’s seniority
• a discount on SWPS University’s remaining educational offer
• a 30% discount on language courses offered by SWPS University’s language school
• professional development opportunities through participation in the Erasmus+ program
• psychological support via SWPS Universitys Cognitive‑Behavioral Therapy Clinic
• subsidized private healthcare package in Medicover or Lux Med for employees and attractively priced packages for their close relatives and partners
• access to a cafeteria of one‑time benefits
• subsidized purchase of corrective glasses
• group life insurance policy option with the PZU insurance company

Required documents

• CV including details of publications in renowned international journals in the field of economics, participation in scientific conferences and research projects within the discipline of economics and finance; a description of skills and competencies relevant to the project’s needs, and a statement of interest in participating in the research project (maximum 1 page, double‑spaced, 12‑point font)
• a scanned copy of a document confirming the award of a doctoral degree with habilitation, or the title of full professor in social sciences
• a statement confirming knowledge of a foreign language at the required level
• the deadline for submission of documents is 2025‑12‑19
• successful candidates will be announced on 2026‑01‑16
• date of commencement of work 2026‑02‑01 Formal criteria:
• research achievements, including publications in academic press/journals: 40% of the ffinal grade
• research achievements, scholarships, awards and research experience gained in Poland or abroad, research workshops and training courses, participation in research projects: 10% of the final grade
• competences to carry out specific tasks in the research project: 50% of the final grade
• dr hab. Katarzyna Growiec, prof. Uniwersytetu SWPS – Chair of the Committee
• dr hab. Wojciech Białaszek, prof. Uniwersytetu SWPS – Member of the Committee
• Kinga Luboń – Member of the HR
• Zuzanna Świtalska – Committee Secretary

The Competition Committee reserves the right to contact only selected candidates.

Candidates rated highest by The Competition Committee will be invited to an interview.

For any additional information please contact zswitalska@swps.edu.pl referring to ref. no. 1130/IP/WWA/25.

The Social Isolation and Loneliness in Europe Network: Evidence-Based Policy Recommendations on its Causes, Consequences, and Monitoring

The LONELY‑EU project brings together six European universities and research labs. The consortium comprises researchers, practitioners, and policymakers dedicated to addressing and reducing loneliness and social isolation within the European Union. The work carried out within the project is supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Organisation for Economic Co‑operation and Development (OECD).

The primary objective of the project is to provide policymakers with a comprehensive assessment of the causes, consequences, and socio‑economic costs of loneliness and social isolation in each EU member state. Employing advanced statistical methods, the project will analyse existing datasets to develop a comprehensive, dynamic, accessible, and sustainable map of the socio‑economic determinants and impacts of loneliness and social isolation at both individual and societal levels. Furthermore, the project will develop the European Index of Social Isolation and Loneliness, a tool designed to monitor loneliness across all EU countries and within specific population groups.

By addressing a pressing social issue, LONELY‑EU aims to deliver evidence‑based recommendations for the prevention, mitigation, and monitoring of loneliness and social isolation in Europe. In the long term, the project seeks to establish a pan‑European network—under the patronage of European Parliament Vice‑President E. Regner and Prime Minister of North Rhine‑Westphalia H. Wüst—dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing loneliness.