CFA: Postdoc in Social Anthropology of Post-Socialism, HSE St Petersburg

Deadline: February 9, 2020


The Centre for Historical Research, HSE St Petersburg, Russia, invites applications for postdoctoral research fellowship in social anthropology. Successful candidates will have a recent PhD from an internationally recognized university awarded before start date of the fellowship tenure or within the last 5 years, and a demonstrable research potential in the anthropology of global post-socialism.

Regional and topical specialization is open, including, but not limited to, the anthropology of the political, economy, religion, science, the digital and the Anthropocene. Knowledge of Russian is not required.

The position involves pursuing candidate’s own research in a vibrant and growing anthropological community of HSE St Petersburg, with some teaching encouraged, though not required.

Appointments are normally made for one year but renewable for additional two years.

The Higher School of Economics is a young, dynamic and fast-growing Russian research university which offers postdoctoral fellows a competitive salary and standard medical insurance. The Center of Historical Research is a stimulating international hub for history and anthropology which anthropological events include forthcoming “Sovereignty” Symposium of the Soyuz, the post-socialist cultural studies interest group of the American Anthropological Association.

Apply online to this postdoctoral fellowship by providing a CV, a statement of research interest and a recent research paper. At least two letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the International Faculty Recruitment Office at fellowship@hse.ru before the application deadline of 9 February 2020.

Further particulars here. For inquiries contact Nikolai Ssorin-Chaikov (nssorinchaikov@hse.ru).