The Tilburg School of Catholic Theology at Tilburg University is currently seeking talented individuals for PhD and postdoctoral positions in the fields of contemporary Catholic church history, (post)colonial history, the (pre-)history of Vatican II, and the history of dialogue between churches and religions in the Late Modern Era. The faculty is also planning to open an associate professor position in contextual theology soon. Research at the school is focused on the study of Catholicism in its...

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Department of History is inviting applications for the Eugen and Jacqueline Weber Postdoctoral Scholar in European History. This prestigious two-year postdoctoral position, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year, is designed to support recent Ph.D. graduates in History or related fields. The successful candidate will join a vibrant academic community and contribute to both research and undergraduate teaching in European history. Th...

The University of Groningen invites applications for a postdoctoral position in Artificial Intelligence, focusing on machine learning, deep learning, and digital humanities within the HAICu research consortium. This role centers on developing advanced algorithms for the analysis of complex historical manuscripts, integrating continual learning and human-in-the-loop systems to address multimodal challenges such as layout analysis, logical reading order, and the detection of specialized textual an...

The Kinder Institute at the University of Missouri-Columbia is inviting applications for several postdoctoral teaching fellowships in history and political science for the upcoming academic year. These positions are ideal for scholars interested in the American founding moment, revolutions, constitutions, and their ongoing legacies both within the United States and internationally. The Kinder Institute is described as a vibrant center of intellectual activity, offering a collaborative environmen...

Umeå University in Sweden is offering two 2-year postdoctoral scholarships in the interdisciplinary project "The Power of the Forest – Energy, dependency, and preparedness in Northern Sweden's Forests, from the 1970s until today." The project is funded by the Kempe Foundations and focuses on the environmental history and political science of forest-based energy, examining how material conditions, institutional arrangements, and traditions have shaped the development of bioenergy in Sweden since ...

The Department of Architecture at KU Leuven invites applications for two postdoctoral researcher positions (36 months) within the ERC-funded project URBAN-DELTA: Metropolises in the Mud. This project, led by Professor Merlijn Hurx, aims to develop a multidisciplinary understanding of technological innovations in delta building technology in Europe and China before 1800. The research group PADP (Perspectives on Architecture of the Distant Past) provides a stimulating environment, focusing on arch...

The University of Graz invites applications for a PostDoc position in the field of sociology, located within the Department of Sociology. This temporary position, starting April 1, 2026 and lasting until December 31, 2030, offers an annual gross salary of at least €70,200.20 for full-time employment, with the possibility of overpayment based on qualifications and experience. The role is designed for candidates with a strong background in sociological theory, history of sociology, and cultural an...

Université Côte d’Azur in France is offering 24-month postdoctoral fellowships as part of its 2026 "Bourses d’excellence Jeunes Chercheurs" program. This opportunity is open to researchers from all academic disciplines who have obtained their PhD after March 6, 2022. The program aims to attract talented young researchers to join the university’s laboratories and research groups, fostering international collaboration and academic excellence. The fellowship provides a fixed-term contract with a gr...

The University of Lausanne is announcing a postdoctoral position (First assistant, 80%, fixed-term contract) in the history of psychology. This opportunity is ideal for candidates interested in developing a postdoctoral research project focused on the history of psychological science. The successful applicant will join a collaborative team that values teaching and collective work, providing an excellent environment for academic growth and interdisciplinary engagement. The position is based in La...