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Cheers, Michael Maniates Groundskeeper, gep-ed listserv ________________________________ From: Vit Simral <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 4:54 PM To: Michael Maniates <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [gep-ed] Research Positions at ERC Amsterdam Thank you, Michael, here it is: 12 Research Positions (9 Junior, 3 Senior) – Law, Political Science, International Relations & Political Economy — at ERC Amsterdam (ERUNI) ERC Amsterdam (European Research College, ERUNI) is hiring 9 full-time Junior Researchers and 3 part-time Senior Researchers in Law, Political Science, International Relations, and Political Economy. Research-only roles (no teaching), high autonomy, and strong support for publications and international grant development. ERC Amsterdam (European Research College Amsterdam) is a research-focused hub within the European Research University (ERUNI), located in the heart of Amsterdam. Our work concentrates on two interconnected thematic areas: * Law and legal theory, international and commercial law, * Political Economy, political science and international relations We welcome ambitious, globally minded researchers who want to contribute to policy-relevant debates at the intersection of law, politics, and global governance, within a collegial, international research environment. Positions available (Amsterdam) We are recruiting a cohort of 12 researchers in Amsterdam: A) Full-time Junior Researchers (9 positions) Fields: Law, Political Science, International Relations, Political Economy Role focus: building a publication trajectory and developing an independent research agenda in an active research network. ERC roles are research-only with no teaching duties, allowing strong focus on publications and project work. Indicative topic areas (non-exhaustive): * global governance, international law * political institutions, European integration * political economy of regulation, institutions, and policy B) Part-time Senior Researchers (3 positions) Fields: Law, Political Science, International Relations, Political Economy Role focus: mentoring, co-leading research lines, and developing international grant proposals (e.g., Horizon Europe / ERC-type schemes), alongside publication leadership. What you’ll do Depending on seniority, responsibilities may include: * Develop and execute a coherent, publishable research programme (high autonomy in research design and publication strategy). * Contribute to ERC Amsterdam seminars and cross-hub collaborations (ERC network incl. London and Rome). * For Senior Researchers: mentor junior colleagues and co-develop competitive international funding proposals. What we offer * Research-only appointments (no teaching obligations). * A focused yet flexible research setting supporting autonomy and excellence, plus an international scholarly community. * Support for growth and funding development, including institutional backing for competitive proposal preparation. * A professional academic home in Amsterdam (Warmoesstraat 149–151) and access to a decentralised European research network. Candidate profile (guidance) Junior Researchers: typically post-PhD or near completion (or equivalent research experience), with clear evidence of research potential and a credible publication plan. Senior Researchers: established track record, field leadership, mentoring capacity, and experience shaping research lines and/or grant proposals. We welcome international applicants who want meaningful engagement with European academic and policy debates. Application (required materials) Applications should include: 1. Short letter of motivation (research field + interest) 2. 1–3 representative publications (published / working papers / forthcoming) 3. Professional CV incl. publication list (APA style with DOIs where possible) 4. Proposed research plan (max 2–3 pages) Submit by email to: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Email subject line: “ERC Application 2026 – [Field / City]” Deadline: 30 April 2026. -- Vit Simral Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Mobile: +420 606 220 985 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "gep-ed" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/gep-ed/SI6PR01MB63186109D9C3D1C8F5668B7AA86DA%40SI6PR01MB6318.apcprd01.prod.exchangelabs.com.
