Postdoctoral Fellow in Futures Studies

Research Laboratory for Science and Technology Studies, the UNESCO Chair on Futures Studies, Moscow, Russia

Research Laboratory for Science and Technology Studies and the UNESCO Chair on Futures Studies in Moscow, Russia, invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in the field of Futures Studies.

Requirements

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

●      Candidates must hold a recent PhD in the field of in Policy Studies, Economics, State and Municipal Governance, Management, International Relations 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 science and technology or futures studies, ability to work in a team, master a variety of research methods, draft research papers, communicate clearly the outcomes of your study to a wider audience, willing to learn and acquire new skills and competences.

●       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 Dr Liliana Proskuryakova, Head of Research Laboratory for Science and Technology Studies, and Dr Alexander Sokolov, UNESCO Chair on Future Studies;

●      participants are encouraged to pursue their own research along with working on Research Laboratory for Science and Technology Studies’ research tasks such as:

o  trend monitoring;

o  science and technology policy analysis;

o  analysis of international science and technology cooperation;

o  modelling of science and technology developments;

o  advancement of big data instruments for futures studies;

o  monitoring changes in methods and processes in various research disciplines;

o  analysis of research data and research infrastructure management;

o  tracking institutional shifts in research systems;

o  analysis of future technologies in different sectors of economy.

●      writing research papers for international peer-reviewed journals in co-authorship with the members of the Research Laboratory for Science and Technology Studies;

●      participation in the events of the Laboratory for Science and Technology Studies and  UNESCO Chair on Future Studies and other contribution to their 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.

The Research Laboratory for Science and Technology Studies offers access to its databases of global trends and analytical software for big data analysis iFORA, as well as HSE University’s access to research and news periodicals and books.

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 theResearch Laboratory for Science and Technology Studies may not be reviewed.

Read more about the application process here.

The deadline for the applications is February 9, 2025

Apply now

For more information:

-         about Postdoctoral Fellowship -Frequently Asked Questions

-         about HSE university –official web-site

-         about the Research Laboratory for Science and Technology Studies –official web-site, about UNESCO Chair on Futures Studies –official web-site, or contact Dr Liliana Proskuryakova, Head the Research Laboratory for Science and Technology Studies directly at lproskuryakova@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