PhD Position in Ukrainian Studies (m/w/d)
Universität St. Gallen
St.Gallen
Key information
- Publication date:13 October 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:St.Gallen
The Department of Eastern European Studies at the University of St. Gallen focuses on the analysis of contemporary developments in Russia, Eastern Europe, and the Black Sea region. Its research and teaching address the profound political, cultural, and social transformations currently taking place in these areas, including the effects of full-scale war.
How to Apply Please submit the following documents:
- PhD Proposal (up to 3 pages) outlining the research question(s), relevant literature, concepts, methodology, sources, and rationale for the proposed project with
- Cover letter
- CV, including academic background and relevant experience
- One writing sample (e.g. MA thesis chapter or article)
- Names and contact details of two academic referees
Deadline for applications: 15 November 2025 Inquiries should be sent to:
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Your tasks
- The PhD candidate will conduct independent research in Ukrainian studies, based on the academic disciplines cultural history, history, literary studies, or sociology.
- As a member of our international research team, the PhD candidate will actively participate in collaborative projects, workshops, and conferences, and will be expected to engage in scholarly exchange across disciplines and national boundaries.
- Additional tasks include presenting research findings to both academic and non-academic audiences, contributing to joint publications, and supporting the overall intellectual environment of the Department.
What We Offer:
- A 3–year funded PhD position
- Integration into a dynamic, interdisciplinary research team
- Opportunities for international research and conference participation
Your profile
We are looking for a PhD candidate with expertise in cultural history, history, literary studies, or sociology. Interdisciplinary approaches and comparative aspects in a European or global context are welcome. The PhD project should propose a research question that engages critically with debates in the candidate's discipline while contributing to the broader field of Eastern European Studies.
Required Qualifications
- Excellent academic record (M.A. in a relevant discipline with a minimum 5.0 Swiss Grading System)
- Excellent writing and communication skills in English
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Applicants must meet the formal admission requirements for the Ph.D. Programme in Organization Studies and Cultural Theory at the University of St.Gallen. Detailed information on these criteria is available on the official programme website: Admission to the Ph.D. programme in Organisation Studies and Cultural Theory (DOK)
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