Researcher in Baltic History at CNRS, France

About the Position

The Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), through the Centre d’Études Russes, Caucasiennes, Est-européennes et Centre-asiatique (CERCEC), invites applications for a Researcher (M/F) position in Contemporary Baltic History. This full-time, fixed-term role is part of the ANR Ex-Sov. Design project, “The Long Sorties of the Second World War in the Confines of the Soviet Union (1944–1991)”. Based in Paris, the researcher will develop and manage archival and oral history research in the Baltic countries (Lithuania and Latvia). The project seeks to understand post-war social, political, and cultural transformations across former Soviet territories. The position offers a stimulating environment within one of France’s most prestigious research institutions, fostering collaboration between historians, sociologists, and cultural scholars.

Position/Job Details

Position: Researcher in Contemporary Baltic History
Institution: CNRS – National Center for Scientific Research
Department: Centre d’Études Russes, Caucasiennes, Est-européennes et Centre-asiatique (CERCEC)
Research Field: History
Location: Paris 13, France
Number of Posts: 1
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary
Start Date (Anticipated): 1 January 2026
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary Range: According to CNRS pay scale
Required Degree/Diploma: PhD

Research Area

Contemporary Baltic and Eastern European history
Oral history and archival research
Memory studies and post-Soviet transitions
Mapping and digital documentation of historical data

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

PhD in History or related field
1–4 years of postdoctoral research experience
Strong knowledge of 20th-century European history
Basic command of French (A2/B1)

Preferred Qualifications:

Language proficiency: English (B2), Russian or German (B2), and Latvian or Lithuanian (C1)
Experience with cartography, data management, and archival research
Excellent analytical and writing skills
Experience in public dissemination and academic publishing

Key Responsibilities

Conduct fieldwork and collect oral and archival sources in the Baltic region
Develop and manage research protocols and documentation systems
Coordinate collaborations with archives, museums, universities, and associations
Analyse data, produce scholarly outputs, and disseminate findings
Participate in project events, conferences, and workshops
Contribute to scientific publications and digital archives