I am a PhD economist with over a decade of experience in research, teaching, and interdisciplinary analysis across economics, sociology, and international relations. I authored 15+ publications and participated in NCN, NCBR, and NAWA-funded projects. My core strengths include qualitative and quantitative research, data analysis using MAXQDA, STAT, and MS Office; preparation of reports and research proposals; coordinating international projects; and effective teamwork in multicultural environments. I have over ten years of teaching experience, including courses delivered in English, and I have NGO experience supporting foreigner integration and legalization processes. I am fluent in Polish and English (C1), native in Russian and Belarusian, and have basic French (B1).

Aliaksandra Sidarava

I am a PhD economist with over a decade of experience in research, teaching, and interdisciplinary analysis across economics, sociology, and international relations. I authored 15+ publications and participated in NCN, NCBR, and NAWA-funded projects. My core strengths include qualitative and quantitative research, data analysis using MAXQDA, STAT, and MS Office; preparation of reports and research proposals; coordinating international projects; and effective teamwork in multicultural environments. I have over ten years of teaching experience, including courses delivered in English, and I have NGO experience supporting foreigner integration and legalization processes. I am fluent in Polish and English (C1), native in Russian and Belarusian, and have basic French (B1).

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I am a PhD economist with over a decade of experience in research, teaching, and interdisciplinary analysis across economics, sociology, and international relations. I authored 15+ publications and participated in NCN, NCBR, and NAWA-funded projects.

My core strengths include qualitative and quantitative research, data analysis using MAXQDA, STAT, and MS Office; preparation of reports and research proposals; coordinating international projects; and effective teamwork in multicultural environments. I have over ten years of teaching experience, including courses delivered in English, and I have NGO experience supporting foreigner integration and legalization processes. I am fluent in Polish and English (C1), native in Russian and Belarusian, and have basic French (B1).

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Language

Polish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Belarusian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
French
Advanced
Ukrainian
Advanced

Work Experience

Lecturer at University of Humanities and Economics in Łódź
February 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Courses: Economics of Decision-Making Processes (e-learning-supported); Fundamentals of the Labour Market.
Lecturer at Academy of Humanities and Economics, Łódź
February 1, 2025 - November 26, 2025
Teaching two academic courses (Economics of Decision-Making Processes and Labor Market Fundamentals) for students, including in an online format.
Postdoctoral Researcher (post-doc) at Institute of Geography and Spatial Organization, Polish Academy of Sciences
September 1, 2023 - Present
Collection and analysis of statistical data; organization and facilitation of discussion groups and focus groups; interview analysis using MAXQDA software; preparation of academic publications and participation in scientific conferences.
Postdoctoral Researcher at Institute of Geography and Spatial Organization, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw
September 1, 2023 - November 26, 2025
Conducting research in the WEAVE-NCN project: collecting and analyzing hundreds of statistical datasets, conducting 10+ focus groups and in-depth interviews, analyzing data using MAXQDA, co-authoring publications, and presenting at international conferences.
Intercultural Consultant at Ocalenie Foundation, Łódź
August 31, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Supporting dozens of foreigners with integration and residence legalization in Poland; translation and document preparation in 4 languages (PL, EN, RU, UA).
Assistant Professor at University of Łódź
August 31, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Participation in research projects and international conferences, academic publications, and project leadership for a 2-year NCBR-funded research project.
Intercultural Consultant at Ocalenie Foundation, Łódź
May 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023
Supporting the integration of foreigners into Polish society; conducting surveys and assisting with everyday issues; assisting in the legalization process of residence in Poland; translating documents and conversations between Ukrainian/Russian/English and Polish; supporting the preparation of legal forms and applications.
Assistant Professor (adiunkt) at University of Łódź
May 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023
Participation in research projects and international academic collaborations; writing and co-authoring publications; attending national and international conferences; project leader of an NCBR-funded research project.
Associate Professor / Lecturer at Belarusian State University, Minsk
January 31, 2022 - January 31, 2022
Over 10 years of teaching experience: delivering 8+ courses (including in English), supervising 30+ BA and MA theses, participating in research, publishing academic articles, and presenting at conferences.
Associate Professor / Lecturer at Belarusian State University, Minsk
September 1, 2013 - January 31, 2022
Involved in research programs; supervised MA theses (including in English for international students), bachelor's and term papers; organized research activities within the department; academic publishing and conference presentations; taught subjects including Management, Financial Analysis (in English), National Economy, Institutional Economics, International Economics, Statistics and Socio-Economic Statistics, Research Seminar, Economic Theory, Contemporary Economic Trends in Geopolitical and Historical Context.

Education

PhD in Economics at Belarusian State University, Faculty of Economics
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
Recognition of foreign degree at University of Łódź
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
MA in Economics at Belarusian State University
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
BA in Economics at Belarusian State University
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2013
PhD in Economics at Belarusian State University
November 1, 2014 - October 1, 2017
MA in Economics at Belarusian State University
September 1, 2013 - June 1, 2014
BA in Economics at Belarusian State University
September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2013

Qualifications

Research Methods
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
Data Analysis
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
Research Projects
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
International Collaboration
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
NGO and Migration
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
Teaching and IT Skills
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
K. Kalinowski Scholarship Program, University of Warsaw
October 1, 2024 - January 14, 2026
NAWA Grant “Solidarity with Scientists”
February 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022
Young Researchers’ Scholarship, University of Warsaw
August 1, 2016 - June 1, 2017

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Government