Fellow in the Phenomenology and Computational Psychiatry Group
A project funded by ...
Requirements:
- Student status in an engineering, master’s, or doctoral program in the fields of cognitive science, psychology, artificial intelligence, philosophy, or a related field of study
- experience in quantitative or qualitative data analysis
- the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
- fluency in spoken and written English
- Additional strengths (preferred): practical knowledge of open language models. Knowledge of issues related to the ethics and safety of artificial intelligence (AI). Knowledge of phenomenological philosophy and psychometric tools, including their adaptation and application. Experience conducting research using mixed-methods. Interest in therapeutic applications of artificial intelligence.
Job Description:
- As a member of the team, you will have the opportunity to work in a group led by Prof. Marcin Moskalewicz, Ph.D., M.D., in which research focuses on the application of artificial intelligence in the field of mental health. Your responsibilities will include supporting the project’s tasks related to computational phenomenology and interactions with large language models, including data preparation and analysis in collaboration with the team.
Terms of Employment:
- Employment starting November 1, 2026 (or as individually agreed).
- 12-month term of employment (with the possibility of extension).
- a monthly scholarship of 2,500 PLN
- in accordance with the terms and conditions of the NCN regulations (NCN Council Resolutions No. 25/2024 and 72/2025)
- Flexible work hours under a hybrid work model.
- Conducting research as part of an experienced research team.
- participation in academic conferences.
Additional information:
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The IDEAS Research Institute (IB IDEAS) is a state-run research and scientific institution
operating under the Act on Research Institutes and the Regulation of the Council
Ministers. The goal of IB IDEAS is the development and practical application of advanced
technologies—in particular, artificial intelligence—in key areas
of security, defense, the economy, and public administration. The Institute’s mission is to
strengthen Poland’s technological sovereignty, increase the country’s resilience to
digital threats, and support the transformation of the economy toward innovation,
automation, and digitization.
Description of the Phenomenology and Computational Psychiatry Group: https://www.ideas.edu.pl/zespoly-badawcze/
Brief description of the project: https://www.ncn.gov.pl/sites/default/files/listy-rankingowe/2026- 06-11-kioT82zx/streszczenia/665791-pl.pdf
The competition for research scholarships will be conducted in accordance with the Regulations for the Awarding of Research Scholarships in Research Projects Funded by the National Science Center (Appendix to NCN Council Resolution No. 25/2024 of March 4, 2024)
Type of project funded by the NCN: OPUS
Documents required for the application:
- Resume, including a list and description of achievements: - the candidate’s academic record, including publications in reputable academic journals, - achievements resulting from conducting research, fellowships, awards, and research experience gained domestically or abroad, workshops and research training, and participation in research projects, - competence to carry out specific tasks within the research project.
- A scan of your student ID or doctoral student ID.
- Signed statement: „I consent to the processing of my personal data contained in the application documents for the purposes of the current recruitment process conducted by the IDEAS Research Institute.”
- We would also appreciate receiving the contact information for your academic advisor (who must hold at least a Ph.D.) who can provide you with a reference.
- Competition Results: Submitted applications will be reviewed for compliance with formal requirements and substantive criteria. Selected candidates will be invited to participate in the recruitment process (conducted online), which will include, among other things, an interview. Based on the ranking list, the candidate with the highest number of points will be recommended for the scholarship position. If that candidate withdraws, the Committee will recommend the next person on the ranking list. Candidates will be notified of the competition results by email immediately after the competition is concluded. A prerequisite for receiving the scholarship is that the candidate must have the status of a student or doctoral candidate.
How to submit documents:
- Please submit the complete set of required documents electronically to: marcin.moskalewicz@ideas.edu.pl. Please include “NCN Scholarship” in the subject line of your email.
Apply now:
Send an email to the address below. Attach your resume along with your GDPR consent form.
With the email subject line:
„NCN Scholarship"”
Deadline for submitting bids: October 20, 2026.
Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
We reserve the right to contact selected candidates.
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