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November 23, 2020January 22, 2021

Acad Job: Lecturer in 19th Century Russian Literature and Culture

Deadline: December 17, 2020

The Slavonic Section in the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics at the University of Cambridge is seeking to appoint a University Lecturer in 19th-century Russian literature and Culture from 1 September 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter for a fixed-term of 5 years.

The successful candidate will normally hold a PhD in Slavonic Studies and will have a record of, or clear potential for, outstanding research commensurate with the international reputation of the Slavonic Studies Section in the University of Cambridge. Appointees will further be expected to:

engage in high-level research,
seek opportunities to win external funding for that research,
publish in their specialist field,
teach and examine undergraduates in particular in the area of nineteenth-century literature, thought, and culture,
supervise and examine MPhil and PhD postgraduate work in particular in the area of nineteenth-century literature, thought, and culture.

November 20, 2020September 1, 2021

Job: Program Assistant for Project GO Russian language summer program (University of Pittsburgh)

Deadline: Open Until Filled

The Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (REEES) at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Program Assistant to work at the University of Tartu’s Narva College in Narva, Estonia on Pitt’s Project Global Officer (Project GO) Russian Language Program from June 5 – August 8, 2021. Sponsored by the Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO) at the U.S. Department of Defense, Project GO is a collaborative initiative that promotes critical language education, study abroad, and intercultural dialogue opportunities for Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) students. The Pitt Project GO Narva Program offers full scholarships for students enrolled at any accredited college or university in the US for 8 weeks of intensive summer language study in Russian from 2nd through 4th-year level. Students acquire the equivalent of one academic year’s worth of language training, in addition to opportunities to build their inter-cultural competence and travel in the Baltics.

November 18, 2020January 22, 2021

Grad Program: MA in Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (Ohio State)

Deadline: December 15, 2020

The Center for Slavic and East European Studies (CSEES) at The Ohio State University is now accepting applications for its MA in Slavic and East European Studies for autumn 2021. The application deadline for international students is November 30, 2020 and for domestic students, December 15, 2020. The GRE is not required.

The MA in Slavic and East European Studies is an interdisciplinary, terminal degree that prepares students for careers in the government, non-profit, or public sector, or to pursue a PhD. For those interested in a career in the public, military, or private sector, the CSEES MA provides them with the language skills and regional knowledge to understand and analyze the events, culture, history, and politics of a region or country within Eastern Europe/Eurasia. Those wanting to go on to pursue a PhD receive a foundation in the humanities and social sciences while developing a focused approach to the study of the countries of Eastern Europe and Eurasia. All students choose a topical and/or regional specialization, allowing students to customize the degree to their interests. To complete the degree, students may choose to either complete an MA exam or defend a thesis.

November 18, 2020September 1, 2021

Job: Global Intelligence Analyst

Deadline: Open Until Filled

The Role:

AlertMedia is seeking a Global Intelligence Analyst to join our newly formed Global Intelligence team. This role will play a critical part in making sure our customers are provided with timely and accurate information when there is a critical event in their area. As a Global Intelligence Analyst, you will discern what information is important and relevant through the utilization of a variety of source tools then relay that information to our customers. This position requires laser-sharp focus, pristine attention-to-detail, clear and effective communication skills and the ability to reason. You must have the ability to make quick and thoughtful decisions with the understanding that the information you are sharing could be critical.

Who you are:

You have previous job experience in the news media, as a security or intelligence analyst, or another role which required you to be mission-focused, analytical, highly organized and work within time constraints. You’re inspired to make a difference and understand the importance and responsibility of supporting valued customers during critical events. You have sound judgement with the ability to make difficult decisions under pressure. You’re an independent problem solver but also capable of working collaboratively in support of a larger team.

November 18, 2020January 22, 2021

Grad Program: MA International & Regional Studies, REEE specialization (University of Michigan)

Deadline: December 15, 2020

The University of Michigan welcomes applications for our MIRS: REEE Studies Specialization.

The Masters in International and Regional Studies (MIRS) Russian, East European, and Eurasian studies specialization is designed for students with an interest in engaging in interdisciplinary research and training on Russia, Central and Eastern Europe, and Eurasia. Students choose to focus their studies on humanities, social sciences, and professional coursework related to Russia, Eastern Europe, and/or Eurasia.

Anchored in the Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (CREES), which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, the MIRS REEES specialization draws upon CREES’s depth of scholarship and research. CREES has over 50 affiliated faculty members from all across the University of Michigan, including from 17 departments in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and from 9 professional schools, including: Architecture and Urban Planning; Art and Design; Business; Environment and Sustainability; Law; Medicine; Music, Theatre & Dance; Public Health; and Public Policy. CREES affiliated faculty are area specialists and visiting scholars who offer more than 150 courses each year on the business, cultures, demography, economics, history, languages, law, literatures, politics, public policy, and social organization of the region.

November 17, 2020January 22, 2021

Call for Submissions: SLOVO Journal

Deadline: December 6, 2020

The UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies is requesting submissions from postgraduates of book reviews (700 words), film critiques (700 words), and research papers (7000 words) for its SLOVO Journal.

For submissions and inquiries, email: slovo@ssees.ucl.ac.uk

November 17, 2020September 1, 2021

Davis Center Postdoc Fellowship (Harvard University)

Deadline: January 11, 2021

Harvard University, Davis Center for Russian & Eurasian Studies

More information on our website: https://daviscenter.fas.harvard.edu/research/individual-research/postdoctoral-fellowships/how-apply

The Davis Center Postdoctoral Fellowship Program offers comprehensive research, training, and professional development opportunities for scholars advancing their careers in history and the humanities. Fellows pursue their research with support from an interdisciplinary community of experts, and with access to world-class resources. The program provides scholars with experiences and connections that endure well beyond their fellowship year.

The Davis Center will award one postdoctoral fellowship in history and one postdoctoral fellowship in literature and culture. We welcome research proposals on topics related to the study of Eurasia.

November 13, 2020September 1, 2021

Language Teaching and Learning Research Grants (University of Pittsburgh)

Deadline: February 10, 2021

The Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (REEES) at the University of Pittsburgh will award up to two Language Teaching and Learning Research (LTLR) grants for scholars to conduct research projects on-site or remotely at Pitt’s Slavic, East European, and Near Eastern Summer Language Institute (SLI) in June–July 2021. Funded projects must focus on the teaching and learning of one or more of the following priority languages: Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, Polish, Russian, Turkish, and Ukrainian. Other languages that are taught at the SLI may be included in a project proposal in addition to these priority languages; see sli.pitt.edu for the complete list of language courses offered.

Applicants may propose to be in residence in Pittsburgh for all or a portion of the two-month duration of the SLI, according to the needs of their projects. However, please note that applicants should be prepared to conduct their projects entirely remotely in the event that pandemic conditions prevent the 2021 SLI from offering in-person instruction, and/or if University of Pittsburgh restrictions on non-essential travel prohibit the use of grant funds to cover travel expenses in Summer 2021.

November 12, 2020January 22, 2021

Grad Program: PhD study in the humanities at SSEES, University College London

Deadline: December 11, 2020

PhD Research Funding for UK and International Students

The School of Slavonic and East European Studies at University College London <https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ssees/> is welcoming applications to UK Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and Wolfson Trust-funded PhD positions in the history, languages and cultures (including literature, film and other media) of Russia and East-Central Europe. UCL SSEES has unrivalled expertise in humanities studies of the region, with over 40 full-time academic staff dedicated to this endeavour. We invite outstanding applicants to join our research community in London, in a funded capacity.

In particular, we would like to invite prospective students to apply for a funded Humanities PhD with us via the following schemes:

November 12, 2020January 22, 2021

Virtual Open Research Laboratory Program (University of Illinois)

Deadline: December 9, 2020

The Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center and the Slavic Reference Service at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are pleased to announce a Call for Applications to its Spring 2021 Virtual Open Research Laboratory (VORL) Program. The program will take place January 25 – May 5, 2021. Funded in part by the U.S. Department of State’s Title VIII Program, the VORL Program provides research stipends and long-distance library support for specialists conducting research on all aspects of Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies.