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Jobs, Fellowships, and Opportunities in European Studies

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Open Calls

Please see below for more details about these opportunities:

Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia, 2-year postdoctoral scholarship: due October 15, 2025

The Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia seeks to hire a scholar of contemporary Russia for a two-year WCEE Postdoctoral Fellowship, from August 2026 to July 2028. We encourage applications from specialists on Russia proper as well as those who focus on Russia’s interactions with its neighbors (the Baltic states, Moldova, Belarus, Ukraine, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Mongolia, China, Japan). Candidates should have a PhD completed, or nearly completed, in the social sciences and/or cultural studies, broadly construed. We are especially interested in scholars who will complement and add to the coverage offered by our existing faculty.

WCEE Postdoctoral Fellows are expected to focus on their own research, participate in the center’s events, present at least one public lecture during their two-year fellowship, and teach one course per year at the University of Michigan while in full-time residency. 

Eligibility:

Eligibility is restricted to applicants who have obtained their PhD no earlier than January 1, 2024. Current doctoral candidates are eligible to apply but must have defended and filed their dissertations by July 31, 2026.

Benefits:

Fellowships carry an annual salary of $60,000 and up to $10,000 in research funds during the postdoctoral appointment. Fellowship recipients will be eligible for U-M health, dental, and life insurance options (beginning August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2028). Fellows have full access to U-M library resources. 

Application materials:

Candidates should submit the following via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/169185):

  • A research proposal (2000 words maximum) that describes your intellectual objectives and concrete plan for the fellowship duration
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • A scholarly writing sample, such as a dissertation chapter or peer-reviewed journal article (50 pages maximum)
  • Teaching statement with potential course topics
  • Two letters of recommendation

To be assured full consideration, fellowship applications should be received by October 15, 2025, 11:59 PM EST. Successful applicants will be notified by December 2025. 

See more information here: https://ii.umich.edu/wcee/initiatives/wcee-postdoctoral-fellowship.html

European University Institute: Postdoctoral Fellowships

55-65 Max Weber Post-doctoral Fellowships

Applications are now open for the 2026/27 entry to the Max Weber Post-doctoral Programme at the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence, Italy.

Amongst the largest, most prestigious, innovative and successful post-doctoral programmes in the historical, humanities, and social sciences, the Max Weber Programme is located in an exceptionally beautiful setting with truly outstanding faculty, and research and training facilities. As a multidisciplinary programme, we offer between 55-65 fully funded post-doctoral fellowships to applicants from anywhere in the world in the fields of economics, history, law and social and political sciences (broadly defined). All areas and types of research within these fields are considered. Applicants can apply to be affiliated with one of the EUIs four departments (Economics, History, Law and Political and Social Sciences), the Robert Schuman Centre or the Florence School of Transnational Governance.

Applicants must be within 5 years of the award of their PhD. Preference is given to those who have recently completed a doctorate, not had a postdoctoral position before and/or are on the job market for academic or research-oriented jobs. Over the last years, more than 90% of Fellows found an academic position upon completing the Fellowship.

In addition to the scholarships funded by the Max Weber Programme itself, there are additional grants available for applicants from Finland, Greece, Japan, and Poland. Please consult the Programme’s website for the conditions of these grants. Suitable applicants of any nationality may also apply for a second year at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva (IHEID). Candidates who apply to be affiliated with the Department of History can indicate interest in an affiliation with the Alcide de Gasperi Research Centre at the EUI.

 To find out more about the programme, the training it offers and its multidisciplinary character, as well as how to apply, go to:

 Max Weber Fellowships • European University Institute (eui.eu)

 Deadline for applications: 15 October 2025 – 14.00 CEST

Up to 20 Jean Monnet Fellowships at the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies

The Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies offers Jean Monnet Fellowships for the academic year 2026/27 for scholars who have obtained their doctorate more than 5 years prior to the start of the fellowship, i.e. 1 September 2026. The Fellowship programme is open to post-docs, tenure-track academics and those wishing to spend their sabbatical at the Robert Schuman Centre, a lively and creative academic community at the European University Institute in Florence, Italy.

Jean Monnet Fellows are selected on the basis of a research proposal and their CV. The research proposal should fit well with one of the Centre’s main research themes, programmes and projects.

More information about the Centre’s research programmes and projects and about the Jean Monnet Fellowships can be found at:

Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies (eui.eu)

Jean Monnet Fellowships • European University Institute (eui.eu)

 Deadline for applications: 22 October 2025 – 14.00 CEST

Louisiana State University, Assistant Professor, Modern European History: due October 15, 2025

The Department of History in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Louisiana State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in 20th Century Europe, excluding Britain.  We welcome especially candidates with expertise in Eastern or Central Europe.  Candidates must be able to assist in the supervision of graduate students in German history.

Required Qualifications:  Ph.D. in History or equivalent or related field and evidence of excellence in teaching and scholarship. 

Teaching load of two courses per semester; salary competitive and commensurate with qualifications.  The appointment begins August 2026.  An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.  Application deadline is October 15, 2025. 

Applicants should submit a cover letter explaining their qualifications, a CV, and a list of three references.

Please attach all documents under the “Resume/CV” section of your application.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Alecia Long, Department Chair, at aplong@lsu.edu.

See here for more information: https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/0224-Robert-Lee-Himes-Hall/Assistant-Professor—Modern-European-History_R00108845

University of Konstanz, Post-doctoral Researcher/Lecturer (fulltime, E 13 TV-L), Cluster of Excellence, “The Politics of Inequality.”
Reference number 2025/199.

The preferred starting date is April 1st 2026. The position is initially available for one year with the possibility of extension
for up to four more years (until March 31, 2031). In principle, this position can be divided into two part-time positions.
Since January 2019, the Cluster of Excellence “The Politics of Inequality” brings together researchers from political
science, economics, sociology and related disciplines to study the political causes and consequences of inequality. The
advertised postdoctoral position is affiliated with the Chair of Comparative Political Economy (Prof. Dr. Marius R.
Busemeyer) in the Department of Politics and Public Administration as well as the Cluster of Excellence.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to teach courses at both the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels in the fields
of comparative public policy, political economy and social policy research. The teaching load is 4 hours per week (SWS)
during the semester terms plus supervision of BA and MA theses and occasional provision of administrative support to the Comparative Political Economy (CPE) working group. Furthermore, the post-doc will have the freedom to pursue independent research projects, ideally in line with the research focus of the CPE group and “The Politics of Inequality” Cluster.


Questions can be directed to Prof. Dr. Marius R. Busemeyer via e-mail: marius.busemeyer@uni-konstanz.de or by phone: (+ 49 (0)7531/88–2860). We look forward to receiving your application with the usual documents until October 15, 2025 via our Online application portal.

Learn more here: https://stellen.uni-konstanz.de/jobposting/9c7716c7a0f5b64b6a037f012dcfab714f9e744f

Director at the Leibniz Institute of European History (IEG) is to be filled in conjunction with a University Professorship in the field of Modern and Contemporary European History (19th-21st centuries): due October 23, 2025

The Leibniz Institute of European History (IEG), as member of the Leibniz Association, is a non-profit organisation devoted to academic research. It is an independent, non-university research institute, jointly funded by the German federal government and the federal states. Its mission is to conduct academic research on European history. The Institute fulfills this task through individual and joint projects carried out by its staff, the awarding of international research fellowships and cooperation with other institutions in Germany and abroad.

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) is one of the largest universities in Germany. Thanks to its location in the Rhine-Main science region, the university can exploit its full potential and showcase its dynamic innovative power. Its status as a comprehensive university allows for multidisciplinary learning and teaching, in turn paving the way for internationally renowned, interdisciplinary research. Almost all of its faculties and departments are located on a single campus close to the Mainz city centre, creating a lively academic culture for researchers, teaching staff, and students from all over the world.

As part of a joint appointment with the Faculty of History and Cultural Studies at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU), the position of

Director at the Leibniz Institute of European History (IEG)

is to be filled in conjunction with a

University Professorship in the field of Modern and Contemporary European History (19th-21st centuries)

beginning on 01.04.2027.

Salary grade W3 LBesG Civil servant ( tenured)

The IEG research agenda is currently articulated in three working groups on Society, Religion, and Digitality in Historical Studies. Two directors jointly manage the institute’s ongoing academic affairs. The Executive Board’s key responsibilities include the strategic development of the IEG’s research profile, oversight of the programme budget, the development and coordination of interdisciplinary research projects with national and international partners, and cooperation with other institutions within the Leibniz Association.

Learn more and apply here: https://berufungsportal.uni-mainz.de/ausschreibungen/43%3Flang%3Dde?lang=en

Assistant Professor of Modern Ireland, Keough Naughton Institute for Irish Studies, University of Notre Dame: Due October 17, 2025

The Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for a tenure-track position, the Keough Naughton Family Professor in Modern Ireland, to be filled during the 2025-26 academic year.

We seek a scholar with strong disciplinary training in the social sciences-particularly political science, history, anthropology, economics, sociology, international relations, or public policy-whose research centers on modern Ireland. The ideal candidate will bring theoretical sophistication and empirical depth to the analysis of contemporary Irish issues with relevance to fields such as security studies, diplomacy, international political economy, comparative politics, electoral behavior, social and economic development, or peace and conflict studies.

Candidates should demonstrate a track record (or clear potential) of producing rigorous, peer-reviewed research that advances disciplinary debates and addresses real-world policy challenges. We are especially interested in scholars whose work combines methodological rigor with relevance for public discourse and policy communities, and who engage actively with global institutions, civil society, governments, or the private sector.

The successful candidate will contribute to the Keough School’s mission by:

  • conducting high-impact research on modern Ireland from a disciplinary and policy-relevant perspective;
  • teaching and advising undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students;
  • providing intellectual leadership in the development of research collaborations, policy partnerships, and interdisciplinary initiatives;
  • participating in public scholarship and engagement with think tanks, international organizations, media, and government bodies.

The professorship will be based in the Keough School, which promotes interdisciplinary and policy-relevant research on critical issues in global affairs, transformative educational programs, and partnerships for global engagement. The Keough School approaches global affairs and development through a focus on integrated human development, which is also central to the University of Notre Dame’s mission. The Keough School offers degrees at the undergraduate, Master’s and PhD level. Position duties include research, teaching, and service. The position is expected to begin in August 2026.

The successful candidate will also hold an affiliated faculty appointment in the Keough School’s Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies The Institute supports interdisciplinary research on Ireland and the Irish diaspora.

Qualifications:
Candidates at the entry level must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. degree or have completed all but dissertation in political science, history, anthropology, economics, public policy, international relations, sociology, or a closely related field. Candidates at the advanced assistant professor level must have a Ph.D. in political science, history, anthropology, economics, public policy, international relations, sociology, or a closely related field.

The successful candidate is expected to show potential for distinguished scholarship and teaching, demonstrate expertise in topics relevant to modern Ireland, commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and public engagement, have experience or strong interest in policy engagement, public communication, and applied global research, and be committed to mentoring students and contributing to a collaborative, interdisciplinary academic environment.

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/173088

Assistant Professor, Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: Due October 31, 2025

The Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures at the University of Illinois invites applications for a full-time tenure track position in transcultural German studies. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an expected start date of August 16, 2026. Successful candidates are expected to teach effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, establish and maintain an active and independent research program, and provide service to the department, the university, and the profession.

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in German Studies or a related area and show evidence of research and teaching effectiveness. Fluency in spoken and written German at the highest level of proficiency is essential. Knowledge of other languages is desirable as we seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and strengthen our emphasis on transcultural and transnational studies. The successful candidate will be an active interdisciplinary scholar whose research and teaching combine expertise that exceeds the traditional field of German Studies.

Preferred areas of research specialization include but are not limited to: minoritized groups in German society; migration and the history of migration to and from German-speaking countries; multilingualism and the German language; racial (in)justice in German history and society; Black German Studies; the postcolonial condition and its consequences for German-speaking societies today; the history of antisemitism in German-speaking countries; the impact of globalization on Germany, Austria, and Switzerland and their position in Europe; intercultural communication in Europe; the issue of (multidirectional) memory and cultural difference in German-language communities. Candidates with emerging expertise in public-facing, collaborative, and interdisciplinary research and teaching are also strongly encouraged to apply.

We welcome applications from scholars whose work expands beyond the canonical study of German-speaking culture and brings a variety of transversal, interdisciplinary and ethically informed perspectives to the field. Demonstrated familiarity with both online and in-person pedagogical practices is desirable. Successful candidates should be prepared to engage with diverse students across the liberal arts and actively attract them to the study of humanities. We value applicants who have a demonstrated commitment to working with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and identities through their research, teaching or service.

Illinois College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. Faculty in LAS create knowledge, address critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge, and prepare students for lives of impact in the state, nation, and globally.

The budgeted salary range for the position is $77,000 to $80,000 at the Assistant Professor level, for a 9-month service basis.  The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate, including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.  It is not typical for a beginning Assistant Professor to be offered a salary at or near the top of the full range for the position. Candidates whose PhD may be delayed but will complete all the Ph.D. requirements within the first appointment may be appointed at the rank of Instructor. After the Ph.D. requirement is met, the appointment will be changed to Assistant Professor.

To apply, create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu and submit application materials by October 31, 2025.   Interested candidates should upload a letter of application addressing how they meet the required and preferred qualifications for the position, as well as a curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching interests.

We ask that all documents be uploaded in a single .pdf file as an upload in the “Resume/CV” section.  Letters of recommendation may be requested electronically from referees at a later date.  Only applications submitted through the University of Illinois Job Board will be considered.

Questions about the position may be directed to anneo@illinois.edu. 

For inquiries about application materials, email: lascollegehiring@illinois.edu.

For assistance with the application portal, contact the Illinois Human Resources office at 217-333-2137 or jobs@illinois.edu.

President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Notre Dame: due October 31, 2025

In the spring of 2025, the University of Notre Dame announced the creation of the Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, a university-wide initiative to support outstanding early-career scholars in science, engineering, and the liberal arts who seek to make a difference in the world.

The College of Arts and Letters will appoint and host a cohort of six postdoctoral fellows for the 2026-2028 academic years. Each of the following units will host one fellow each: Department of Anthropology, Department of Music, Department of Philosophy, Department of Political Science, Department of Theology, and the Institute for Latino Studies. For more information about each unit and potential areas of study within them, see the Program’s webpage. 

These prestigious fellowships target exceptional early-career scholars interested in advancing their careers in an academic environment that is both committed to disciplinary expertise and vibrant in interdisciplinary exchange. The College will appoint the fellows for a two-year term. They will receive an annual salary of $75,000 and an additional $15,000 to cover expenses related to research endeavors and further training. Hosting units will provide fellows with office space and work together with the director of postdoctoral studies in the College to identify primary faculty mentors for the fellows’ proposed research projects. Co-mentors with appointments at the University can be named at the discretion of the director and hosting units. Every six months, the director and hosting units will review the fellows’ progress in their research and discuss future plans.

Monetary support and faculty mentoring will be coupled with professional development and networking opportunities in and outside of the hosting unit. The Provost’s fellows will be a part of a university-wide cohort of distinguished researchers who participate regularly in lectures, colloquia, and panel discussions designed to advance their research and career aspirations. 

Notre Dame has recently launched eight strategic initiatives intended to identify research areas where the University can make a significant impact. These initiatives will support dramatically expanded research efforts in the arts; data, AI, and computing; democracy; ethics; health and well-being; sustainability; poverty; and, global Catholicism. The University also sustains premier research programs in traditional disciplines as well as having more than 30 university-wide interdisciplinary centers and institutes. Candidates for the Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowship are encouraged to explore these opportunities, as well as the areas of excellence and growth identified by hosting units, and to select a field of study in which they can excel.

Qualifications

Applicants must have successfully completed (or plan to complete) a doctoral degree between June 2023 and June 2026. Earlier dates may be accepted if maternity or paternity leave, or Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave occurred within the past two years. Scholars of all nationalities may apply. We welcome candidates with or without permanent full-time research or teaching positions. Doctoral candidates and graduates of the University of Notre Dame, as well as current postdoctoral scholars at the University, are not eligible.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit the following via the Interfolio website:

1. A cover letter including: the motivation for your application, how this fellowship will further your career goals, and your research interests at Notre Dame. Your cover letter should not exceed 4 pages in length, double-spaced, with font size 12 and 1-inch margins. Please also clearly specify your preferred primary host department or institute in your cover letter:

2. Your curriculum vitae.

3. A statement describing your previous research accomplishments and your proposed research project(s) for the fellowship period. Your research statement should not exceed 5 pages in length, double-spaced, with font size 12 and 1-inch margins. This statement may include the names of faculty from whom you would like to receive mentorship if you should be selected as a fellow, and why you think you would benefit from their expertise and experience. Please do not, however, reach out to faculty in the hosting department or institute to arrange a primary mentor or co-mentor prior to submitting your application.

4. Candidates must submit a writing sample representative of their own work (no more than 10,000 words in length).

5. Candidates must also arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be submitted via Interfolio. (Do not ask your letter writers to email their letters directly.)

Timeline

The application deadline is October 31, 2025, at 11:59 pm EST. Decision by March 2, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions can be found on the Program’s webpage. 

For further questions or concerns about the application process, please email alprovostpostdocs@nd.ed.

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Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Annual Fellowships, Academic Year 2026-2027 — Due November 15, 2025

The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies is pleased to offer fellowships to support significant research and writing about the Holocaust and related topics for projects that will benefit from a period of residence at the Museum and access to its resources. We welcome proposals from all relevant academic disciplines, including — but not limited to—anthropology, archaeology, art history, comparative genocide studies, film studies, geography, history, Jewish studies, law, material culture, religious studies, philosophy, political science, and psychology. Fellowships are designed for scholars at all levels of career, starting with PhD candidates (ABD). A principal focus of the fellowship program is to ensure the development of a new generation of scholars and those early in their careers are especially encouraged to apply. Faculty between appointments and scholars currently not affiliated with a university will also be considered. 

A fellowship at the Mandel Center provides scholars time to conduct research in the Museum’s world-renowned archives, to write, and to participate in programs, all while working in an intimate scholarly environment designed for the most fruitful research experience possible. Fellows enjoy tailored onboarding meetings and consultations with Mandel Center staff, personal guidance through the Emerging Scholars Publications Program, and regular scholarly presentations and lectures by Mandel Center staff and fellows. 

Fellows receive a monthly stipend of $5,000, which may be subject to taxes, as well as a one-time travel stipend to support roundtrip, economy transportation to Washington, DC from their home institution. Individual awards are for two, four, or eight consecutive months of residency. A minimum of two consecutive months is required; no exceptions are allowed. Fellows may not hold a Mandel Center fellowship concurrently with other funded fellowships. The Mandel Center provides visa assistance to fellows and their dependents, if necessary, but there is no further financial allowance for accompanying family members. Fellows are responsible for securing their own housing accommodations and health insurance. 

Awards are granted on a competitive basis. Project proposals should specify the resources available at the Museum to which a scholar needs access for their research. Given limited resources at this time, the Rubenstein Institute is limiting access to the permanent Collection material to only those items that may be serviced in the Shapell Center Reading Room, which includes original (paper) archival collections, microform archival collections, digital materials, and published materials. The Rubenstein Institute will not be able to accommodate requests for material culture access (objects, textiles, paintings, etc.). Applicants may attach an addendum listing needed resources (in addition to the 1,000-word project proposal) or otherwise reference important resources in the body of their project proposal. Visit Collections Search to explore the Museum’s holdings.

Learn more here: https://www.ushmm.org/research/opportunities-for-academics/fellowships/annual

Director of Jewish Studies (and Associate Professor or Professor), the College of Charleston: Due Novemnber 1, 2025

The College of Charleston seeks a dynamic scholar, instructor, and leader at the associate or full professor rank to become Director of the Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program, a premier program of its kind in the southeast. The new director is expected to bring strategic vision, clear communication skills, and evidence of a commitment to fostering a supportive environment to the program and advance its national reputation. With exceptional faculty, a dedicated staff, and a substantial endowment, the director will guide and sustain the Program’s distinctive threefold model of academic excellence, community outreach, and student life.

The new director will serve as a full-time faculty member in the Jewish Studies Program, which is in the School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs. The director is expected to have research and teaching interests in Jewish Studies or a related field, an established record of publication, and be qualified for tenure at the associate or full professor rank. Salary is competitive, and the position’s overall workload includes a teaching load commensurate with administrative duties.

Please submit a cover letter, a CV, and contact information for three references by November 1, 2025. The successful candidate will demonstrate collegiality, professionalism, and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students. For more information, contact Dr. Beth Meyer-Bernstein, Interim Director, Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program, College of Charleston, 96 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29424. meyerbernsteine@cofc.edu. Applicants are encouraged to visit our program website https://charleston.edu/jewish/academics.php. To learn more about the College of Charleston, please visit www.charleston.edu.

See more here: https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/17123