The Horizon Europe project BLOCKADE and the Department of History at Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg are looking for Doctoral Researcher in Modern History.
The 4-year (65%) doctoral position will be located at the Juniorprofessur for Transatlantic and North American History (Jun.-Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Piller) and will be part of the European Research Council project, “The Hidden Weapon. Blockade in the Era of the Two World Wars (BLOCKADE)”.
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Summary
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Benefits
- Experience in an exciting, multi-location international research project
- Generous travel and conference funds and opportunity to invite guest scholars
- Opportunity for intellectual growth and career advancement, including a wide variety of training, mentoring and professional development offerings available at the university
- Open, inclusive and supportive work environment with committed colleagues
- Working in an attractive German university town, and in close proximity to the culinary and cultural delights of Switzerland, France and the Black Forest
- Salary according to the levels set by the public sector agreements TV-L E13 at 65%.
Requirements
- You must have completed Master’s degree in history (or a closely related displine) or be able to show that the degree will be conferred shortly
- Excellent oral and written presentation skills in English (equivalent to at least level B2)
- Excellent reading skills in the languages of the countries to be examined in the doctoral project (equivalent to level B2)
- Experience in dealing with archival sources
- Enthusiasm about the project and about working in a team
- Prior knowledge of the historiography and primary sources related to the period of the World Wars is desirable
Application Documents
- A letter of motivation detailing your prior experience and your fit for the project (1-2 pages)
- A research plan (2-4 pages; Calibri, 11 font size, 1.5 line space), including a provisional four-year work plan
- A CV
- Grade transcripts and diplomas for Bachelor's and Master's degrees
- A writing sample (such as a term paper or Master’s thesis)
- Name and contact information of two referees to be contacted for references (upon or after reaching the interview stage)
Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship
Application Deadline
June 1, 2026How To Apply
- Please send your complete application documents – in one PDF file – to [email protected] by 1 June 2026. Interviews with selected applicants will take place in the second half of June.
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