About Position/Job
Aarhus University (AU) invites applications for two 21-month postdoctoral positions in Intellectual History at the Department of History, School of Culture and Society, Faculty of Arts, Denmark. The positions are part of the research project “The Republic of Newsletters: International Republicanism in the Making of Democratic Political Cultures, 1815–1840”, and are funded from 1 October 2026 to 30 June 2028.
The research focuses on the intellectual history of republicanism in Latin America or Greece, examining how newspapers and periodicals shaped political thought during the Age of Revolutions. Researchers will explore the experiences of women, formerly enslaved people, and working-class communities, investigating international translation networks and cross-cultural exchanges. Applicants will collaborate with Associate Professor Nicolai von Eggers, conducting both digital and archival research, contributing to peer-reviewed publications, and participating in workshops and conferences. These positions offer a highly interdisciplinary and international environment that combines history, philosophy, political theory, and literary studies.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Postdoctoral Researcher
- Institution: Aarhus University
- Department: Department of History, School of Culture and Society, Faculty of Arts
- Research Field: Intellectual History / Republicanism Studies
- Location: Aarhus, Denmark
- Number of Posts: 2
- Job Type: Full-time, Postdoctoral (Fixed-term)
- Start Date (Anticipated): 1 October 2026
- Working Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
- Salary Range: As per the Danish collective agreement
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- Intellectual history of 19th-century republicanism
- Latin America (Gran Colombia) or Greece
- Newspapers, periodicals, and archival research
- Digital history methodologies
- Comparative and international history
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in history, philosophy, political science, literary studies, or a related field
- Fluency in research language (Spanish for Gran Colombia, Greek for Greece) and English
- Ability to conduct both archival and digital research
- Track record in academic publishing
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of French or Haitian Kreyol
- Experience in digital history or interdisciplinary research
- Willingness to assist in workshops, events, and grant applications
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct original empirical research on periodicals in the assigned region (Gran Colombia or Greece)
- Publish two first-author articles in peer-reviewed journals
- Co-edit a volume on the project theme
- Present research at international conferences
- Contribute to departmental academic life and grant applications
- Collaborate with the project PI and fellow postdoc
Application Process
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online in English via Aarhus University’s recruitment system.
Required Documents:
- Statement of motivation (max 2 pages)
- CV (max 1 page)
- List of publications
- Two sample publications
- PhD certificate or equivalent
- Language documentation (Greek or Spanish if applicable)
Important Dates
- Application Opens: Open now
- Deadline: 9 February 2026, 23:59 CET
- Interview Date: To be announced
Useful Links
- Institution Website: Aarhus University
- Official Notification Link: click here
- Apply now: click here
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