Postdoctoral Fellow in Environmental and Technological History

St. Petersburg, Russia

The Higher School of Economics Laboratory for Environmental and Technological History of the Center for Historical Research in St. Petersburg, Russia, invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in the field of in the field of environmental and technological history. We are particularly interested in applications on either of these aspects: environmental history of the polar regions and marine environmental history, including history of scientific expertise and history of natural resource use; history of technological innovations and urban mobility; industrial and natural heritage. The application can focus on the crossroads of all three themes. We invite scholars with a strong record who employ interdisciplinary approaches and are capable of publishing in peer-reviewed academic journals.  

Requirements

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

• Candidates must hold a recent PhD in the field of History or Social Sciences and Humanities related to environmental studies (including environmental humanity)  or STS (Science, Technology and Society studies) 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 humanities or social sciences related to environmental studies or science, technology and society studies,  ability to work in team.
• 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 Professor Julia Lajus, head of the Laboratory;
• participants are encouraged to pursue their own research along with working on Laboratory`s research projects such as:

o  influence of spatial relations and environmental factors on socio-economic practices, functioning of infrastructure, and heritage in history of Russia
o  history of polar regions and its natural resources 
o  material world and technological projects under socialism
o  Cold War encounters in environment, science and technology

• writing research papers for international peer-reviewed journals individually or in co-authorship with the members of the Lab;
• participation in the events of the Lab and other contribution to the Lab’s development;
• public presentations of candidate’s own research to the academic community;
• some teaching is encouraged, though not required.

Conditions

Appointments are made for one year. Postdoctoral fellows have high opportunity of renewal of the contract (no more than two times) in case of outstanding performance.

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.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online. Please provide a CV, a statement of research interest and a recent research paper submitted via the 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 laboratory may not be reviewed.

Read more about the application process here.

The deadline for the applications is January 31, 2022.

Apply now

For more information:

• about Postdoctoral Fellowship -Frequently Asked Questions;
• about HSE university –official web-site;
• about the Laboratory for Environmental and Technological History – visit official web-site of the Laboratory or contact Julia Lajus directly;
• about international specialists' life in Moscow -International Faculty Support.

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