Research assistant

Organisation/Company SWPS University Research Field Psychological sciences » Psychology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 9 Dec 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time 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

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Offer Description

preparing scholarly articles, presentations, and reports based on research findings, under the supervision and in accordance with the guidance of the Project Principal Investigator

analyzing and interpreting collected quantitative data

participating in other activities aimed at disseminating research findings, as directed by the Project Principal Investigator

current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student, including in a long-cycle Master's degree program, at a higher education institution in Poland; or doctoral student status (as defined by the Act of July 27, 2005, Law on Higher Education) or enrollment in a doctoral school (as defined by the Act of July 20, 2018, Law on Higher Education and Science)

preferred academic discipline: psychology (applicants from other disciplines must provide documented evidence of statistical proficiency)

documented research experience

demonstrated experience in conducting independent, advanced-level data analyses

ability to search for, select, and critically evaluate scholarly literature

ability and willingness to learn new data analysis methods

excellent command of English (minimum CEFR level B2)

working knowledge of Polish is an asset

high standards of professionalism and excellent verbal and written communication skills

excellent organizational skills, reliability in meeting deadlines, accuracy, and strong attention to detail

Additional Information

engagement under a civil-law contract (umowa zlecenie)

remuneration of up to

PLN 50 gross gross per hour

, with a maximum of PLN 5,000 gross gross per month, in accordance with the regulations of the NCN

Eligibility criteria Required documents:

CV with a list of academic, teaching, and administrative achievements (with reference to the criteria specified above), as well as a description of other professional experience and research interests

a scanned copy of the document confirming the award of a higher education degree (for doctoral students)

a scanned copy of a current document confirming student or doctoral student status

a certificate confirming knowledge of a foreign language at the required proficiency level

the deadline for submission of documents is:

2026-12-09

successful candidates will be announced on:

2027-01-08

date of commencement of work:

2027-01-15

Selection process Formal criteria:

academic achievements, including publications in reputable journals/publishers and active participation in national and international conferences:

30% of the final grade

competencies relevant to the tasks in the research project:

50% of the final grade

distinctions resulting from scientific work (scholarships, awards), experience gained outside the home institution (domestically or abroad), workshops, training, and participation in research projects:

20% of the final grade

Professor Ewa Gruszczyńska - Chair of the Committee

Professor Paweł Ostaszewski - Member of the Committee

Aleksandra Prusinowska - Member of the HR

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

The candidates who receive the highest scores from the Committee will be invited for an interview.

Dyadic support exchange, affective well-being and HIV/AIDS stigma: A daily diary study of intimate couples of people living with HIV

The project examines how the daily provision and receipt of support are associated with the affective well-being of people living with HIV and their romantic partners. Particular attention is paid to experiences of stigma, which may increase stress and impair functioning within intimate relationships.

The study involved romantic couples in which one or both partners had a medically confirmed HIV/AIDS diagnosis. Over three consecutive weeks, each participant independently completed a brief online questionnaire every evening, reporting on support, emotions, and experiences of stigma. The daily diary method allows researchers to observe day-to-day fluctuations and the interdependence of both partners' experiences.

A key aspect of the project is its focus not only on the role of receiving support but also on providing support, which may enhance self-efficacy and self-esteem. The findings will contribute to a better understanding of the mechanisms underlying affective well-being in couples affected by chronic physical illness and may also have practical implications for psychological counseling.

The project is conducted by a consortium of SWPS University and the University of Warsaw and funded by the National Science Centre, Poland. Data collection has been completed, and work is currently underway on scientific publications and other forms of disseminating the findings.