Postdoctoral Fellow in History, Philosophy, Sociology or Cultural Studies

Poletayev Institute for Theoretical and Historical Studies in the Humanities

Moscow, Russia

Poletayev Institute for Theoretical and Historical Studies in the Humanities (Russian acronym — IGITI) in Moscow, Russia, invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in the field of History, History of Knowledge, History of Human and Social Sciences, History of Universities, and Contemporary Culture Studies.

Requirements

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

• Candidates must hold a recent PhD in the field of History, Philosophy, Sociology, or Cultural 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 History; Ethics; History, Philosophy or Sociology of Knowledge; History, Philosophy or Sociology of Human and Social Sciences, History of Universities; Contemporary Culture Studies, ability to conduct research, apply for research projects, organize conferences and research seminars.
•  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 Prof. Irina Savelieva and Prof. Elena Vishlenkova;
• participants are encouraged to pursue their own research along with working on Poletayev Institute research projects such as:

o  “Genealogies of «algorithmic rationality» in the late USSR: from cybernetic utopia to information society”;
o  “Moral Emotions and Ethical Challenges in University History.”

• writing research papers for international peer-reviewed journals in co-authorship with the members of Poletayev Institute;
•  participation in the events of the Poletayev Institute 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 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.

Poletayev Institute for Theoretical and Historical Studies in the Humanities offers access to its databases and sources.

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 hiringPoletayev 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 January 31, 2022.

Apply now

For more information:

• about Postdoctoral Fellowship -Frequently Asked Questions;
•  about HSE university –official web-site;
•  Poletayev Institute for Theoretical and Historical Studies in the Humanities– official web-site or contact IGITI Senior Research Fellow Alexandra Kolesnik via akolesnik@hse.ru 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