Are you an experienced researcher with a passion for the intellectual and cultural life of late czarist and early Soviet Russia? In this post-doctoral position, you will work in an interdisciplinary team studying changes in the sound of political disagreement over two centuries.

About the Company

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is dedicated to innovative teaching and research across various humanities disciplines, fostering a vibrant academic community.

The Role

As a postdoctoral researcher, you will investigate emerging practices of political speech and representation in late czarist and early Soviet Russia, focusing on minoritized groups. You will contribute to the project "The Sound of Disagreement: Embodied Histories of Political Speech 1800-present," which aims to historicize current political polarization and explore the dynamics of disagreement.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct research under the guidance of the project leader, aiming for at least three peer-reviewed academic publications and one edited volume.
• Organize expert meetings and a symposium.
• Co-organize public events to disseminate the project’s findings.

Requirements

• PhD in a relevant field.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Excellent knowledge of Russian and ability to work with archival material.
• A strong cooperative attitude and willingness to engage in collaborative research.
• Good command of a language spoken by a minoritized ethnic community within the Russian Federation is an asset, but not a requirement.

What We Offer

• Employment for one year, with a possibility of extension for two years based on performance evaluation.
• Preferred starting date is January 2027.
• Opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers in East-European Studies, political history, and political culture.
• Become part of an enthusiastic academic team within an interdisciplinary scholarly community.

Your application should include a letter of motivation, a full academic CV, a writing sample (5,000-10,000 words), and the names and contact details of two referees. Applications are accepted until 30 August 2026. For inquiries, please contact Josephine Hoegaerts at j.a.i.hoegaerts@uva.nl.