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Research Fellow in International Politics of Soldier Exchange University of Aberdeen in United Kingdom
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Political Science
Funding
This is a full-time, fixed-term research fellow position for 18 months on an ESRC-funded project. No salary amount or additional funding details are stated.
Deadline
Nov 13, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Aberdeen
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The University of Aberdeen is recruiting a full-time Research Fellow for an 18-month ESRC-funded project, The International Politics of Soldier Exchange. The research examines the political dimensions of soldier exchange and is situated within international politics and social science research.
The successful researcher will work with Kateřina Krulišová, Jenny Mathers and Natasha Danilova. The role is based at the University of Aberdeen, with Natasha Danilova, while hybrid working is possible. The project offers a collaborative research environment spanning international politics, military and security-related questions, and research involving Russian-language sources or contexts.
The position is designed for an experienced postdoctoral researcher who can contribute to a substantive social science or humanities project and apply a range of research methods. Russian-language fluency is central to the role, supporting engagement with relevant evidence and research materials.
Funding details
This is a full-time, fixed-term research fellow position for 18 months on an ESRC-funded project. No salary amount or additional funding details are stated.
What's required
Applicants must have completed a PhD in a relevant social science or humanities subject, experience with a range of research methods, and a high degree of fluency in Russian. The post is full-time and suitable for a research fellow.
How to apply
Review the full Research Fellow, Social Science (SOC091R) vacancy details and apply through the University of Aberdeen careers or application page linked in the advert. Submit the application by 13 November.
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Associate Professor
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Russian Language
Security Studies
Political Science
International Relations
War Studies
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