Georgetown University invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Russian Politics and International Affairs. The position will be based at the Center for Eurasian, Russian, and East European Studies (CERES) of the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service and supported by a Carnegie Corporation grant, “For Enhancing Academic and Public Policy Understanding of Russia.” The successful applicant will conduct research and teach one course per semester in support of one of the top interdisciplinary MA programs in this field. Preference will be given to scholars whose work focuses on Russian foreign policy, including U.S-Russian relations, ties with neighboring and surrounding states (including in the EU and China), and conduct in the international arena. Applicants must have completed the PhD by the start of the position and have received the degree within the past 5 years. 

The position starts January 1, 2022 and will last for 12-18 months, with possibility of extension.

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants should submit a cover letter outlining scholarly and teaching qualifications, a c.v., three letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching preparation or teaching portfolio, and one writing sample such as a dissertation chapter or published work. SFS is committed to student and faculty diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applicants should also submit a one-page diversity statement that discusses how they would contribute to inclusive excellence in the areas of research, teaching, and service in the SFS and reflects on their teaching and mentorship of students from diverse backgrounds. Applications should be submitted at: https://apply.interfolio.com/95739.  The deadline for applications is November 1. Review of applications will begin immediately after the deadline and continue until the position is filled.