Postdoctoral Fellow in Education

Laboratory for University Development Moscow, Russia

Laboratory for University Development in Moscow, Russia, invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in the field of Contribution of Higher Education to Individuals and Society: a Comprehensive Accounting; Efficiency, Performance and Impact of Higher Education Institutions; University research capacity in Post-Soviet Countries; Regional Studies of Higher Education; Inequality in Higher Education: Equity, Differentiation, Policy.

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 degree in Education, Economics, Statistics, Sociology or Political science, or related areas, which was awarded over the last 5 years or received before starting work at HSE University 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;

●  The candidate must have a strong track record of successfully doing research within the areas the Laboratory is focusing on.

●    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. Niyaz Gabdrakhmanov, Laboratory Head;

●     participants are encouraged to pursue their own research along with working on the Laboratory for University Development research projects such as:

●     Contribution of Higher Education to Individuals and Society: a Comprehensive Accounting;

●     Efficiency, Performance and Impact of Higher Education Institutions;

●     University research capacity in Post-Soviet Countries;

●     Regional Studies of Higher Education;

●     Inequality in Higher Education: Equity, Differentiation, Policy.

●     writing research papers for international peer-reviewed journals in co-authorship with the members of the Laboratory for University Development;

●     participation in the events of the Laboratory for University Development 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.

The Laboratory for University Development 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 hiring Laboratory may not be reviewed.

Read more about the application process here.

The deadline for the applications is January 31, 2024

Apply now

For more information:

-       about Postdoctoral Fellowship - Frequently Asked Questions

-       about HSE University – official web-site

-       about the Laboratory for University Development or contact Niyaz Gabdrakhmanov, e-mail: ngabdrahmanov@hse.ru directly

-       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