Sciences Po opens one position in political science, in

Foreign and/or security policy of Russia

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Status: Assistant Professor, Tenure Track – Private law contract with Sciences Po

• Profile: Foreign and/or security policy of Russia

• Discipline: Political science
• Application deadline: 15 March 2025

• Job starting date: September 2025

This position, focusing on Russian foreign and/or security policy, requires a dual academic expertise in International Relations and Russia. While the research theme remains open, Sciences Po seeks a candidate with specialized proficiency in International Relations (IR), capable of contributing to IR theoretical, empirical, and methodological debates, coupled with a robust regional expertise. The candidates should demonstrate their ability to contextualize one's work within the broader field of social sciences and a solid knowledge of Russia, both in terms of its history and language. The position will be based at Sciences Po’s Center for International Studies (CERI), which has a large pool of researchers working on international relations and areas studies.
Through their publications, candidates must demonstrate their ability to conduct innovative and internationally recognized (or potentially recognized) research. They should also showcase their engagement in international academic networks and willingness to contribute to CERI's ongoing research programs. CERI prioritizes candidates with publications in international academic journals and/or with recognized university presse.
The capacity to secure external funding for research programs will be considered an additional asset.

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