Overview

SWPS is a leading higher education institution in Poland, excelling in psychology, social sciences, law, language studies, literature and cultural studies. 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. Its a community that combines diverse experiences and beliefs. We create an open, multicultural environment that allows all employees to achieve their goals and fully develop their potential. 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.

Job details

Title

Research and Technical Assistant (Social Sciences)

Duties

• acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data
• participating in the preparation of publications
• assisting in the dissemination of project outcomes by identifying and contacting the relevant recipients

Requirements

• doctoral student status (doctoral studies or doctoral school) in the field of social communication and media sciences
• interests in the field of disinformation research
• scientific publications and presentations at scientific conferences devoted to issues related to disinformation
• research experience, including the ability to conduct research in the area of thesis analysis and study design using the quantitative and qualitative method
• analytical experience in professionally analyzing misleading messages and preparing reports
• advanced knowledge of fact-checking tools
• experience collaborating with an entity performing fact-checking work in Poland
• experience in editorial work related to preparing journalistic texts
• fluent English (at least B2 level)
• capacity and readiness to learn new data analysis methods

Preferred qualifications

• documented organisational involvement
• teaching or training experience

We offer

• employment based on a fixed-term contract until 31 January 2026, full-time
• salary of PLN 7,500 gross (PLN 5,900 gross basic salary and PLN 1,600 gross supplementary salary)
• working remotely
• 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 with a list of scientific, teaching and organisational achievements (with direct reference to the above-mentioned selection criteria), as well as a description of other professional experience and interests
• a document confirming active status as a doctoral student (doctoral studies or doctoral school) in the field of social communication and media sciences
• a declaration confirming knowledge of English at a minimum level of B2
• a declaration confirming knowledge of Polish at a minimum level of C2
• a statement on the preparation of a doctoral dissertation, including its subject area and information on the progress of the work
• the deadline for submission of documents is: 27.11.2025
• successful candidates will be announced on: 05.12.2025
• date of commencement of work: 15.12.2025
• Formal criteria: research achievements, including publications in academic press/journals

30% of the final grade

• competences to carry out specific tasks in the research project: 30% of the final grade
• experience in fact-checking and journalism: 40% of the final grade
• Competition Committee: Associate Professor Karina Stasiuk-Krajewska - Chair of the Committee
• Associate Professor Michał Wenzel - Member of the Committee
• Aleksandra Mysłek - Member of the HR
• Zuzanna Świtalska - Committee Secretary

Additional comments

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

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

ADAC.IO

Project No.: 101132444, HORIZON-CL2-2023-DEMOCRACY-01 program

The aim of the program is to safeguard European Union democracy by strengthening social resilience to the FIMI phenomenon (foreign information manipulation and interference—a concept coined by the European External Action Service). This objective will be achieved through targeted research into the technological and social aspects of the phenomenon, thereby deepening knowledge of the methods used to detect, categorize, analyze, and counteract FIMI. The activities will draw on already-established tools for countering disinformation, including: the DISARM Framework, the NATO-Hybrid COE Attribution Framework, STIX 2.1, OpenCTI, ABCDE.

It is particularly important to recognize the impact of TTP and shared data handling standards on the identification of FIMI actors and the positioning of TTP within broader analytical processes that are essential for developing countermeasures in this context.

Job details

Title

Research and Technical Assistant (Social Sciences)