Doctoral Position in European Global Studies / Global History (60%)

The Europainstitut / Institute for European Global Studies at the University of Basel is searching for a doctoral candidate in the field of European Global Studies / Global History (under the supervision of Professor Corey Ross), starting on 1 November 2026 (or a start date by prior agreement).

The Europainstitut (https://www.europa.unibas.ch) is an interdisciplinary research institute of the University of Basel, which examines the historical and contemporary development of Europe from a global perspective and thereby engages with critical questions of our time.

• Providing support for research in the field of European Global Studies / global history (with an emphasis on environmental history) and the history of Europe in its global context (18th-20th centuries)
• Doctoral dissertation in the field of history or European Global Studies
• Helping with the planning and delivery of teaching activities in the field of European Global Studies / global history within the framework of the interdisciplinary Masters Program in European Global Studies.
• Helping with the planning and delivery of lectures, conferences, public events and excursions.
• Active engagement with the interdisciplinary activities of the Institute (e.g. presentation of your research at Institute events) as well as with activities related to the academic administration of the Institute.

• Candidates should have a Masters degree in history with excellent marks and either have begun or intend to begin a doctoral dissertation in the field of global history and/or the history of Europe in global perspective.
• Applicants with a degree in a related field but with extensive training in history may also be considered.
• Of particular interest are candidates with an interest in environmental history (broadly defined), the history of empire, the history of knowledge, and/or human-nature relations.
• You are collegial and open-minded, work well independently, have a talent for organization as well as strong proficiency in German and English (written and spoken).

• diverse and challenging responsibilities in an interdisciplinary, internationally-oriented and dynamic research and teaching environment
• a thorough induction process as well as ongoing support by peers and senior colleagues
• the terms of appointment and remuneration adhere to the regulations of the University of Basel.

Application / Contact
 
We look forward to receiving your complete online application by June 21, 2026. Please submit your letter of application, CV, brief research proposal for your dissertation project, and copies of your transcripts (or relevant evidence of your degrees) exclusively via the online-application portal of the University of Basel (see link below).
 
For further information or queries, please contact Professor Corey Ross ([email protected]).