Associate Professorship in International Relations of Russia, Eastern Europe and Eurasia

The Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) is a leading centre for the interdisciplinary study of world regions, examining their political, cultural, economic, and social dynamics in comparative and global perspective. OSGA delivers world-class teaching and research across Africa, China, Latin America, the Middle East, Japan, Russia and Eastern Europe, and South Asia.

About the Role: 

The Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) seek to make a joint appointment to an Associate Professorship in International Relations of Russia, Eastern Europe and Eurasia, in association with St Antony’s College.

This is a full-time, permanent post, subject to successful review during the first five years, commencing in the 2026/27 academic year.

The successful candidate will be expected to undertake advanced, internationally excellent research with particular attention to International Relations and Area Studies, to teach and to supervise at undergraduate and graduate levels in lectures, classes, and small-group tutorials; to contribute to admissions, examining, and assessment, and to contribute fully to academic administration in both University units and the College.

About You:

Applicants must hold a doctorate in International Relations or a closely related field. Candidates must have completed their doctoral degree before 1 October 2025 and be able to demonstrate:

• A proven record of research achievement at an internationally excellent level in Russian, East European, and/or Eurasian Studies with a focus on International Relations as evidenced by world-class publications and innovative research projects, proportionate to the level of the candidate’s career; and a proven ability to contribute to the research culture and output of OSGA; fluency of at least one REES language including reading, writing, and ability to work with primary REES language source material.
• A clear ambitious research agenda with potential to attract major funding.
• Proven or potential excellence in teaching and supervision.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in research, teaching, and administration.

Location and Benefits:

The postholder will be teaching at the Russian and East European Studies (REES) Programme, which is an area unit of the Oxford School of Global Area Studies (OSGA), and will be affiliated with the Russian and Eurasian Studies Centre (RESC) at St Antony's College.

Key Dates:

• Closing Date: Wednesday 28^th January 2026
• Interviews: April – May 2026, In Person, Oxford, United Kingdom
• Start Date: 1st September 2026

How to Apply:

Applications should be submitted via the'Apply' button above.  (Vacancy ID: 183490) and include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact details for three referees. Please do not send publications at this stage.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Diego Sánchez-Ancochea (diego.sanchez-ancochea@qeh.ox.ac.uk)

The University of Oxford particularly welcomes applications from women and candidates from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds, who are under-represented in academic posts. Applications are encouraged from scholars at all career stages.

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