Democracy Institute

CEU De- and Re-Democratization Working Group Seeks Post-doctoral Researcher

The CEU Democracy Institute (DI) in Budapest invites applications for a 2-year position of post-doctoral researcher at the research group on De- and Re-Democratization (DRD). 

The successful candidate is expected to carry out independent empirical research within the broad thematic mission of the research group that covers five broad substantive fields: democratic failure, democratic subversion, democratic resistance, democratic polarization, and democratic foundations. 

Apart from pursuing their own research, the post-doctoral researcher will assist with constructing and consolidating an innovative, international research network. The candidate will work in Budapest, Hungary, but might occasionally be requested to teach courses at CEU Private University in Vienna, Austria. 

CEU especially seeks scholars from the Global South or scholars with a comparative research agenda on the Global South. In the spirit of theoretical and methodological pluralism, we are open to quantitative as well as qualitative approaches.

Responsibilities: 
Conduct independent research.
Explore possibilities of research collaboration within DRD, CEU, and DI
Contribute to organizing seminars and public events
Strengthen the international research network, presence, and academic visibility of DRD
Assist with institution building efforts
Collaborate with DI's Review of Democracy

CEU offers a competitive compensation package as well as a dynamic and international academic environment. The initial employment contract is for 24 months with the possibility of extension for another two years.

Deadline to apply is Monday, January 15

---

Cross Reference: Application, Fellowship,Opportunities,Democracy Institute