Utrecht University is one of Europe’s leading research universities, recognized internationally for its high quality and innovative approach to both research and teaching. Founded in 1636, the University has always focused strongly on research. Owing to its solid grounding in discipline-based scholarship, Utrecht University is at the forefront of developments in interdisciplinary knowledge.

Function

You will work within the project 'Securing Europe, fighting its enemies. The making of a security culture in Europe and beyond, 1815-1914'. You will be based at Utrecht University and will be part of the department History and Art History. The project aims to trace the formation of a European security culture as the sum of mutually shared visions on 'enemies of the states', 'vital interests' and associated practices between 1815 and 1914. The research team will be comparing a series of different security regimes in which Europe engaged globally.

Profile

A successful candidate should preferably have:

• For a PhD position: a (research) master degree in history, international relations or a relevant social science with clear interest in nineteenth-century history and an outstanding record of undergraduate and Master's degree work;
• For a postdoc position: a PhD in a relevant historical discipline or a manuscript submitted to the PhD committee and experience in publishing at high academic standards;
• Excellent knowledge of English and passive knowledge of two other European languages. Knowledge of French, Russian, Arabic, Ottoman Turkish or Chinese would be an asset
• Experience in archival research;
• Capacity to work as a creative and independent researcher in an international team;

Offer

Three PhD positions (1 FTE) beginning November 1st 2014 for an initial period of eighteen months. After a satisfactory first year this will be extended with thirty months (four years in total). A gross monthly salary starting at

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