Postdoctoral Fellow in Education

Lifelong Learning Laboratory at Institute of Education HSE in Moscow, Russia, invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in the field of lifelong learning and adult vocational education.

About the Institute of Education

Institute of Education is a leading Russian think tank and center for research, training and professional networking in education with extended international partnership. Institute of Education is also a holder of unique high-quality databases on different levels of education in Russia that are gathered by its research centers and laboratories.

Requirements

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

• Candidates must hold a recent PhD in the field of human capital analysis, educational statistic, skills development at enterprises, HR 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 education and training, ability to work in team, conduct research, make a data analysis etc.
• Fluent English is an obligatory condition as research and other activities are conducted in English;
  
• Relevant experience will be an asset although not required.

The position involves:

• working under the direct supervision of Dr. Ilya Korshunov, Head of Lifelong Learning Laboratory;
• participants are encouraged to pursue their own research along with working on Lifelong Learning Laboratory research projects such as:

1. Adult learning and education in Universities in context of management for ALE-programs developing
2. Skills for productivity (personal effectiveness) on the big data;

• writing research papers for international peer-reviewed journals in co-authorship with the members of Lifelong Learning Laboratory;
• opportunity to participate in the consulting and educational development projects of the Lifelong Learning Laboratory;
• public presentations of candidate’s own research to the academic community and other contribution to the Lab’s development;
• 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.

Lifelong Learning Laboratory offers access to its databases and analytical software.

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 hiringLifelong Learning Laboratory may not be reviewed.

Read more about the application process here.

The deadline for the applications is January 31, 2026

Apply now

For more information:

• about Postdoctoral Fellowship -Frequently Asked Questions
  
• about HSE university –official web-site
  
• about the Lifelong Learning Laboratory – official web-site of the Laboratory or contact Dr. Ilya.Korshunov directly: ikorshunov@hse.ru
  
• about international specialists' life in Moscow -International Faculty Support page

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