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Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań

Postdoctoral Researcher (Post-Doc 3), Centre for Ius Commune, PetrIUS ERC Starting Grant Project Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań in Poland

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Legal History

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

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Poland

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Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań

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Keywords

Legal History
History
Manuscript Studies
Digital Humanities
Law

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Postdoctoral Researcher (Post-Doc 3) in the ERC Starting Grant project PetrIUS: Petrification of ius commune through printed paratexts at the Centre for Ius Commune, Faculty of Law and Administration, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań.

This is a full-time, temporary postdoctoral position in Poland focused on the history of the book, legal history, and early modern print culture. The project investigates printed legal paratexts in corpora iuris, including their origins, variants, editorial uses, page layout, market effects, and relationships to manuscripts, printers, editors, and broader legal communication. The role includes research on printed legal paratexts, collecting and analyzing literature, contributing scholarly articles, presenting findings at conferences and seminars, organizing seminars, and working closely with the project team.

Postdoc 3 will contribute especially to WP2 and WP3 under the supervision of the principal investigator. WP2 concerns the origins and variants of paratexts, comparative reading of printed editions, manuscript verification, and database contributions. WP3 focuses on paratexts in printed corpora iuris, methods used by printers and editors, page layout, publishing strategies, and the development of legal book production in the early modern period.

The appointment is funded by Horizon Europe / ERC and begins on 1 December 2026. The first contract is for 6 months within a total project duration of 36 months. The advertised salary is 7,600 PLN gross per month, with additional project remuneration available depending on experience and eligibility. The deadline for applications is 30 September 2026 at 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw).

Applicants must hold a PhD in the humanities or social sciences, preferably in book history. Required qualifications include experience with historical sources and academic publications, excellent English, good command of one of Italian/German/French/Spanish, passive Latin, strong project and work-organization skills, ability to work in a team, and familiarity with research software. Experience in research and international collaboration is required; teaching experience is not required.

Applications should be sent by email to karolina.pelka-gawlik@amu.edu.pl, and the subject line must include Postdoc 3. The recruitment process includes formal evaluation, possible document requests, and an online interview.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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