Job Opportunities
Note: Below are the 30 most recent opportunities. Please check the Archive at the bottom of the page for older announcements that may still be open for applications.
PhD General Call (Winter 2026 Intake) — Aarhus BSS Graduate School, Aarhus University 14 January 2026 - Aarhus BSS (Aarhus University, Denmark) is inviting applications to its PhD programme through the Winter 2026 general call, with PhD positions available across the School’s business and social science areas (including Management, Economics and Business Economics, Law, Political Science, Psychology, and Business Development & Technology). The call is part of the 3-year PhD scheme, and … Continue reading "PhD General Call (Winter 2026 Intake) — Aarhus BSS Graduate School, Aarhus University"
AHRC & BBC New Generation Thinkers 2026 — Opportunity for Early-Career Researchers (Deadline 28 January 2026) 14 January 2026 - UKRI (AHRC), in partnership with the BBC, invites applications to New Generation Thinkers 2026, a flagship scheme offering five early-career researchers the chance to work with BBC Radio 4 programme makers, gain hands-on experience of how research ideas reach broadcast, and take part in dedicated learning and development on public engagement and working with the … Continue reading "AHRC & BBC New Generation Thinkers 2026 — Opportunity for Early-Career Researchers (Deadline 28 January 2026)"
APS Library & Museum Long-Term Fellowships (2026–27) — Deadline 16 January 2026 14 January 2026 - The American Philosophical Society’s Library & Museum invites applications for several 2026–27 long-term fellowship opportunities supporting research in the APS collections. The deadline is 16 January 2026, so this is a time-sensitive opportunity—particularly relevant to advanced PhD candidates working in the history of science, technology, and medicine, as well as scholars in related fields. Friends … Continue reading "APS Library & Museum Long-Term Fellowships (2026–27) — Deadline 16 January 2026"
Summer School: “Linguistic Landscapes – Using Signs and Symbols to Translate Cities” (Venice, 29 June–3 July 2026) 14 January 2026 - Venice International University (Isola di San Servolo, Venice) is now accepting applications for the summer school “Linguistic Landscapes: Using Signs and Symbols to Translate Cities” (29 June–3 July 2026), an interdisciplinary course on how public signs and urban semiotics—from street names and billboards to images, graffiti, and other multimodal cues—shape the way we read and … Continue reading "Summer School: “Linguistic Landscapes – Using Signs and Symbols to Translate Cities” (Venice, 29 June–3 July 2026)"Urban Ethnographers — Hiring (Remote/Hybrid, India/Bengaluru) | Rolling Applications 14 January 2026 - Urban Ethnographers is expanding its research and advisory team and is currently recruiting for multiple roles at the intersection of field research, public policy, sustainability, and social impact. Open positions include Research Associate – Sustainability (1–3 years experience), Research Associate – Grant Proposal Development (1–3 years), and a Design Intern (3–6 months) focused on visual … Continue reading "Urban Ethnographers — Hiring (Remote/Hybrid, India/Bengaluru) | Rolling Applications"
Research Curator Position — “Toxic Heritage” Project (German Mining Museum Bochum) | Deadline 15 February 2026 14 January 2026 - The German Mining Museum Bochum (Leibniz Research Museum for Georesources) is hiring a Research Curator for the DFG/AHRC-funded project “Toxic Heritage: Socio-natural Landscapes of Extraction and Pollution in the Harz and Cornwall.” Starting 1 June 2026 (or as soon as possible), this 24-month position (salary equivalent to 75% TV-L E13) combines independent research with the … Continue reading "Research Curator Position — “Toxic Heritage” Project (German Mining Museum Bochum) | Deadline 15 February 2026"
Thijssen-Schoute Fellowship 2027 (Huygens Institute, Amsterdam) — Deadline 15 May 2026 14 January 2026 - The Dr. C. Louise Thijssen-Schoute Foundation is inviting applications for the Thijssen-Schoute Fellowship 2027, supporting research in the history of ideas with a particular focus on the seventeenth century and the Dutch Republic. Offered in collaboration with the Knowledge and Art Practices research group at the Huygens Institute (Amsterdam), the fellowship is aimed at advanced … Continue reading "Thijssen-Schoute Fellowship 2027 (Huygens Institute, Amsterdam) — Deadline 15 May 2026"
Descartes Centre Fellowships (Utrecht University) — Junior & Senior Visiting Fellowships (Deadline: 1 March 2026) 14 January 2026 - Utrecht University’s Descartes Centre invites applications for its Junior and Senior Fellowships, designed to foster collaboration and intellectual exchange in the history and/or philosophy of the sciences and the humanities. Fellowships last up to three months (with July–August excluded) and require a clear link to ongoing work at the Centre, supported by a recommendation letter … Continue reading "Descartes Centre Fellowships (Utrecht University) — Junior & Senior Visiting Fellowships (Deadline: 1 March 2026)"
Historian of Life Sciences (Center for Humanities & the History of Modern Biology, CSHL) — Deadline 25 January 2026 14 January 2026 - Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (New York) is recruiting a Historian of the Life Sciences to join the Center for Humanities and the History of Modern Biology within CSHL’s Archives, in a highly interdisciplinary setting at a leading biomedical research institution. The (three-year) position combines original historical research on modern biology (including areas such as molecular … Continue reading "Historian of Life Sciences (Center for Humanities & the History of Modern Biology, CSHL) — Deadline 25 January 2026" Director of Development (American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia, USA) — Apply by 19 February 2026 14 January 2026 - The American Philosophical Society (APS)—a major learned society with significant Library & Museum programs—invites applications for a full-time Director of Development based in person in Philadelphia. The successful candidate will lead APS’s national capital campaign (its first in nearly two decades) and expand fundraising capacity across major gifts, annual giving, and broader donor engagement. The … Continue reading "Director of Development (American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia, USA) — Apply by 19 February 2026"
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in History of Science, Technology, or Engineering (US Naval Academy, Annapolis) — Start Summer 2026 11 January 2026 - The History Department at the United States Naval Academy invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the history of science, technology, or engineering (explicitly excluding the history of medicine), with an anticipated start in summer 2026. The successful candidate will combine a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching with high-quality, peer-reviewed research, and can … Continue reading "Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in History of Science, Technology, or Engineering (US Naval Academy, Annapolis) — Start Summer 2026"
ICDE Fellowship Program 2026–2027 (The New School / Platform Cooperativism Consortium) — Applications Open 11 January 2026 - The Institute for the Cooperative Digital Economy (ICDE) at The New School invites applications for its 2026–2027 Fellowship Program, a global initiative for scholars researching how cooperatives, unions, and solidarity-economy organizations engage with digital systems, including AI, platforms, data regimes, and algorithmic management. The fellowship is non-residential (remote throughout the year), but fellows must attend … Continue reading "ICDE Fellowship Program 2026–2027 (The New School / Platform Cooperativism Consortium) — Applications Open"
Tenure-Track Professor in Cultural and Societal Storytelling (KU Leuven Kulak, Kortrijk) — Apply by 19 February 2026 11 January 2026 - KU Leuven’s Faculty of Arts is recruiting a full-time tenure-track professor in Cultural and Societal Storytelling, based at KU Leuven Kulak (Kortrijk) within the Literary Studies and Cultural Studies Research Unit. The position targets internationally oriented researchers working on narratives in word and/or image and their societal impact, especially in relation to inclusion and/or sustainability, … Continue reading "Tenure-Track Professor in Cultural and Societal Storytelling (KU Leuven Kulak, Kortrijk) — Apply by 19 February 2026"
The ArQuives Research Fellowships (Toronto) — 2026 Call for Applications 11 January 2026 - The ArQuives (Toronto) is launching two Research Fellowships for 2026, open to Canadian and international scholars, graduate students, artists, and cultural producers working with the archive’s 2SLGBTQIA+ collections. The Brian King Research Fellowship supports applicants based outside Toronto with a travel/lodging stipend up to $2,000, while the new Alan Miller Research Fellowship (open worldwide, including … Continue reading "The ArQuives Research Fellowships (Toronto) — 2026 Call for Applications"
Gosling-Lim Postdoctoral Fellowship in Southeast Asian Studies (AAS) — 2026–27Gosling-Lim Postdoctoral Fellowship in Southeast Asian Studies (AAS) — 2026–27 11 January 2026 - The Association for Asian Studies is inviting applications for the 2026–27 Gosling-Lim Postdoctoral Fellowship in Southeast Asian Studies, designed to strengthen research capacity among Southeast Asian nationals based at Southeast Asian institutions. The fellowship provides US $55,000 to support 10–12 months of postdoctoral research and writing, hosted at an academic institution in Southeast Asia or … Continue reading "Gosling-Lim Postdoctoral Fellowship in Southeast Asian Studies (AAS) — 2026–27Gosling-Lim Postdoctoral Fellowship in Southeast Asian Studies (AAS) — 2026–27"
Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure Track) in Digital Cultural Heritage — University of Turku (Pori, Finland) 11 January 2026 - The University of Turku (Faculty of Humanities) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Digital Cultural Heritage, starting by agreement during 2026. The position is part of the Cultural Heritage in the Digital Age (DigiHeri) profiling area and is based in Pori, within the School of History, Culture and Arts Studies. The … Continue reading "Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure Track) in Digital Cultural Heritage — University of Turku (Pori, Finland)"
PhD Scholarship: Mobility and the Future of Cycling in Brussels (VUB) — Deadline 8 February 2026 11 January 2026 - The Brussels Centre for Urban Studies is recruiting a PhD researcher for the project “UNravelling dIfferent CYCLING futures (UNICYCLING)”, funded by Innoviris and developed jointly by UCLouvain, Cosmopolis (VUB) and the Mobilise Research Group (VUB). The position is a full-time PhD scholarship for 36 months (three one-year contracts), with an intended start date of 1 … Continue reading "PhD Scholarship: Mobility and the Future of Cycling in Brussels (VUB) — Deadline 8 February 2026"
Two Tenure-Track Group Leader Positions — Climate Solutions Hub (Empa & Eawag, ETH Domain) 11 January 2026 - Empa and Eawag (ETH Domain, Switzerland) are recruiting two Tenure-Track Group Leaders (80–100%) to help build the new Climate Solutions Hub, a platform focused on scaling proven but underutilized climate adaptation and mitigation solutions (e.g., NetZero construction, resilient urban water systems, renewable energy). One position centers on modelling implementation potentials and scaling trajectories, while the … Continue reading "Two Tenure-Track Group Leader Positions — Climate Solutions Hub (Empa & Eawag, ETH Domain)"
TU Delft Summer School “Planning and Design for the Just City” (Delft, 6–17 July 2026) — Applications Open 11 January 2026 - TU Delft’s Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment invites applications for the Summer School Planning and Design for the Just City, taking place in Delft (The Netherlands) from 6 to 17 July 2026. The programme is open to students with at least one year of higher education in fields related to the built environment … Continue reading "TU Delft Summer School “Planning and Design for the Just City” (Delft, 6–17 July 2026) — Applications Open"
Postdoc in Migration Studies (Aalborg University) — Integration and Local Solidarity Networks 11 January 2026 - Aalborg University (Department of Culture and Communication) invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term postdoctoral position (31 months) starting 1 April 2026, linked to the Velux-funded project Networks of Migrant Solidarity: Local and Translocal Dynamics in Civil Society and Municipalities. The postdoc will conduct ethnographic fieldwork and interviews on migrant solidarity and local integration dynamics, including … Continue reading "Postdoc in Migration Studies (Aalborg University) — Integration and Local Solidarity Networks"
New Jersey Institute of Technology – Research Associate 7 January 2026 - The Center for the Humanities in Extended Reality (CHXR) at the Albert Dorman Honors College at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) seeks candidates to fill a Research Associate position. Candidates are expected to support all aspects of a research project, including developing an online digital platform, coordinating undergraduate research assistants, and providing organizational, writing, … Continue reading "New Jersey Institute of Technology – Research Associate"
Maritime and Naval Studies Program Postdoctoral Associate, Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs – Yale University 7 January 2026 - The Maritime and Naval Studies Program (MNSP), directed by Paul Kennedy, the J. Richardson Dilworth Professor of History and Global Affairs, will award one postdoctoral associate position starting in either fall semester 2026 or spring semester 2027. The MNSP postdoctoral associate must have a completed Ph.D. degree in a relevant before beginning the fellowship. Faculty … Continue reading "Maritime and Naval Studies Program Postdoctoral Associate, Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs – Yale University"
3 full-time 4-year doctoral contracts (Phynest / iHC-UAB) 7 January 2026 - The Institute for the History of Science (iHC) at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) is about to open a call for 3 full-time 4-year doctoral contracts in the history of science and technology, or related fields, starting in October-December 2026. These contracts are part of PHYNEST (https://webs.uab.cat/phynest/), a Horizon Europe MSCA-COFUND doctoral programme coordinated … Continue reading "3 full-time 4-year doctoral contracts (Phynest / iHC-UAB)"
Centre College – Two-year Visiting Assistant Professor of History 7 January 2026 - Centre College invites applications for a two-year position as Visiting Assistant Professor of History, beginning in August 2026. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in History or related field by the time of appointment. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who are committed to undergraduate education, will contribute to the depth of our faculty, support our … Continue reading "Centre College – Two-year Visiting Assistant Professor of History"
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University – Dean of Faculty of Humanities 7 January 2026 - The University is now inviting applications and nominations for the post of Dean of Faculty of Humanities. The successful candidate should be qualified for appointment as Chair Professor, normally on regular terms in one of the constituent academic units of the Faculty, and will hold the Deanship on a concurrent basis. The Deanship appointment is … Continue reading "The Hong Kong Polytechnic University – Dean of Faculty of Humanities"
Trevor Levere Best Paper Prize 7 January 2026 - Competition for the 2026 Trevor Levere Prize (Annals of Science) is now open. This prize is awarded annually to the author of an original, unpublished essay in the history of science, technology, or medicine, which is not under consideration for publication elsewhere. The prize, which is supported by Taylor & Francis, is intended for those … Continue reading "Trevor Levere Best Paper Prize"
Call for applications: Friedrich Schiedel Fellowship: 3rd cohort of Friedrich Schiedel Fellowships for Technology in Society 7 January 2026 - Technological innovations shape our society. But how can we ensure that they are designed to serve the common good? The Friedrich Schiedel Fellowship for Technology in Society is aimed at PhD students and postdocs at TUM (see criteria here) who are actively pursuing this question through innovative projects at the interface of technology, society, and … Continue reading "Call for applications: Friedrich Schiedel Fellowship: 3rd cohort of Friedrich Schiedel Fellowships for Technology in Society"
Brown University – Mellon Postdoctoral Research Associate in the History of Computational Technology 7 January 2026 - The Department of History and the Cogut Institute for the Humanities at Brown University invite applications for a two-year appointment as Mellon Postdoctoral Research Associate in the History of Computational Technology. The position is to be held jointly at the Cogut Institute for the Humanities and the Department of History, with additional affiliation with the … Continue reading "Brown University – Mellon Postdoctoral Research Associate in the History of Computational Technology"
McGill University Osler Library Research Travel Awards (2026–2027) 6 January 2026 - The Osler Library of the History of Medicine (McGill University, Montréal) is inviting applications for its 2026–2027 Research Travel Awards, supporting historians, physicians, graduate and postdoctoral researchers, and other scholars whose work engages with the history of medicine and requires on-site consultation of Osler Library collections (rare books, archives, artifacts). Funding is offered through several … Continue reading "McGill University Osler Library Research Travel Awards (2026–2027)"
Apply for a Clements Library Fellowship 6 January 2026 - The William L. Clements Library offers fellowships to help scholars access the Library’s rich primary source collections for research. A Fellowship Review Committee will assign successful applicants to a named fellowship as described below. The four broad categories are Long-term, Short-term, Week-long, and Digital fellowships. The application requires a selection of which type of fellowship … Continue reading "Apply for a Clements Library Fellowship"View all previous announcements (Archive)
Aga Khan University – Faculty Position 6 January 2026 - The Aga Khan University (AKU) is an international, research-intensive university, Chartered in 1983 as Pakistan’s first private university. It is dedicated to improving quality of life in Asia and Africa. Guided by the principles of IQRA – Impact, Quality, Relevance and Access – AKU’s vision is of inclusive, pluralistic societies where knowledge, compassion and ethical … Continue reading "Aga Khan University – Faculty Position"
ERC Plus Grant 6 January 2026 - This webpage on the ERC Plus Grant call is provided for informational purposes only, pending the adoption of the updated Work Programme 2026 by the European Commission. The updated work programme, which will confirm the content of this webpage, is expected to be adopted in January 2026. The new funding scheme, ERC Plus Grants, is … Continue reading "ERC Plus Grant"
Science History Institute Fellowships & Travel Grants (Philadelphia) — 2026–27/28 Cycle 6 January 2026 - The Science History Institute (Philadelphia) hosts one of the largest fellowship programs in the United States for research in the historical study of science, medicine, and technology, welcoming around 20 scholars in residence each year. Through its Beckman Center, the Institute offers short- and long-term residential fellowships for projects that benefit from using its collections, … Continue reading "Science History Institute Fellowships & Travel Grants (Philadelphia) — 2026–27/28 Cycle"
Call for Applications: “Planetary Transitions 2026” Artist Residency (Potsdam, Germany) 6 January 2026 - The DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Program, the City of Potsdam, and the Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS at GFZ) invite international artists to apply for the “Planetary Transitions 2026” residency in Potsdam. The fellowship supports projects at the intersection of art and sustainability, fostering dialogue between arts, academia, politics, and civil society, and encouraging critical perspectives. The … Continue reading "Call for Applications: “Planetary Transitions 2026” Artist Residency (Potsdam, Germany)"