Postdoctoral Fellow in Area Studies

Centre for Comprehensive European and International Studies, Moscow, Russia, invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in the field of Area studies.

Requirements

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

• Candidates must hold a recent PhD in the field of Area (Regional) Studies, Oriental Studies, Development studies, International Relations, Security Studies, World Economy, International Business, 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 international relations, international business, including international business law, world economy, as well as be familiar with both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Knowledge of Chinese, Korean, Japanese or Arabic is an advantage.

• ·     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 V. Kashin, Director of Centre for Comprehensive European and International Studies;

·       participants are encouraged to pursue their own research along with working with members of the School on topics such as:

o  international relations;

o  regional integration;

o  classical geopolitics;

o  Greater Eurasia;

o  ethnicity and nationalism

o  security studies.

·       writing research papers for international peer-reviewed journals in co-authorship with the members of the School;

·       participation in the events of the School and other contribution to the School’s development;

·       public presentations of candidate’s own research to the HSE academic community;

·       some teaching is encouraged, though not required.

Conditions

Appointments are normally 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.

Application Process

The following documents must be submitted online special application form:

·       a full CV;

·       a statement of research interest (no more than 1500 words);

·       a recent research paper (no more than 8000 words with references and footnotes).

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 School 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 School of International Regional Studies– official web-site of the or contact Maria Budrevich 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