Postdoctoral Fellow in International Affairs

HSE University

School of International Affairs

Moscow, Russia

School of International Affairs in Moscow, Russia, invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in the fields of international relations and foreign policy.

Requirements

The general requirements for the postdoctoral fellowship positions are the following:
●      Candidates must hold a recent PhD in the field of international relations and foreign policyor 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 analysis of the interdependent nature of the world economy and international relations;
●      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 School Head Alexander Lukin;
●      participants are encouraged to pursue their own research along with working on School of International Affairs research projects on topics such as:
o   International Energy Policy;
o   International Relations in East Asia: Values and Traditions Impact;
●      writing research papers for international peer-reviewed journals in co-authorship with the members of School of International Affairs;
●      participation in the events of the School of International Affairs and other contribution to the School’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.

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 school may not be reviewed.

Read more about the application process here.

The deadline for the applications is January 31, 2023

Apply now

For more information:

• about Postdoctoral Fellowship -Frequently Asked Questions;
• about HSE university –official web-site;
• about the School of International Affairs– official web-site of the School  or contact Ekaterina Mirskova directly at eatarasova@hse.ru;
• 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