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Postdoctoral Fellow in Theory and History of the Humanities and Social Sciences

Poletayev Institute for Theoretical and Historical Studies in the Humanities

HSE University

Moscow, Russia

 

The Higher School of Economics Poletayev Institute for Theoretical and Historical Studies in the Humanities in Moscow, Russia, invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in the field of theory and history of the humanities and social sciences.

 

About HSE University

The Higher School of Economics (HSE University) is a young, dynamic and fast-growing Russian research university. Over the past 25 years, HSE University has become a leader in Russian education, while also being recognized globally.

For instance, we were the first state-run university in Russia to begin recruiting on the international academic market. We aim at being a university with a highly attuned approach to training new professionals. Therefore, we are eager to hire people with real experience, as well as basic and applied knowledge. Committed to high-quality research, HSE University now has more than 100 research institutes and centres and over 30 international research laboratories collaborating with international specialists from all over the world.

 

About Poletayev Institute

Poletayev Institute for Theoretical and Historical Studies in the Humanities (Russian acronym — IGITI) is a unique place in the Russian Academia as it carries out research in a wide range of humanities regarding their history and contemporary issues as interrelated elements, forming a coherent picture. The Institute carries out fundamental and applied research, provides expert analytics services and extensive teaching. The mission of the Institute is to provide a professional and creative intellectual environment for fruitful work of researchers in the fields of the history and sociology of knowledge, university studies, and studies in contemporary culture.

 

Requirements

The general requirements for the postdoctoral fellowship positions are the following:

  • Candidates must hold a recent PhD in the field of theory and history of the humanities and social sciences or related areas which was awarded over the last 5 years or received before starting work at HSE in a relevant field by an internationally recognized university and has been assessed by external reviewers as having the potential to pursue research that is publishable in leading peer-reviewed journals;
  • Candidates should have a strong background in history of the humanities or social sciences / philosophy of science / intellectual history / social and cultural theory
  • Fluent English is an obligatory condition as research and other activities are conducted in English. Knowledge of Russian is not required;
  • Relevant experience will be an asset although not required.

 

The position involves:

  • working under the direct supervision of Irina M. Savelieva;
  • participants are encouraged to pursue their own research along with working on Poletayev Institute for Theoretical and Historical Studies in the Humanities research projects such as:
    • Contemporary Historical Culture: Popular Practices and Critical Reflection
    • Norms, Values, and Virtues: University Ethics in Historical Dimension
    • The Future(s) of Theories: Past as a Resource for the Human and Social Theory
  • writing research papers for international peer-reviewed journals (possibly, in co-authorship with the members of Poletayev Institute);
  • participation in the events of Poletayev Institute for Theoretical and Historical Studies in the Humanities and other contribution to the Institute’s development;
  • public presentations of candidate’s own research to the academic community;
  • some teaching is encouraged, though not required.

 

Conditions

Appointments are normally made for one year. Postdoctoral fellows have an opportunity of renewal of the contract (no more than two times).

HSE University offers postdoctoral fellows a competitive salary, the standard medical insurance plan, a working space equipped with a computer and free Internet access at the University.

The Institute offers access to its databases and analytical software, research office and university library.

 

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online. Please provide a CV, a statement of research interest and a recent research paper submitted via an online application form. At least two letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the International Faculty Recruitment Office at fellowship@hse.ru before the application deadline. Please note that direct applications to the hiring Poletayev Institute for Theoretical and Historical Studies in the Humanities may not be reviewed.

Read more about the application process here.

 

The deadline for the applications is February 9, 2020.

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If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact the International Faculty Recruitment Office at fellowship@hse.ru


 

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