Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Ukrainian Studies

Overview

The Harriman Institute seeks a Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Ukrainian Studies for a two-year appointment, starting July 1, 2026. Postdoctoral research scholars are expected to concentrate on their own research and writing, which should be focused on some aspect of contemporary Ukrainian life, politics, and/or international affairs; to teach a course of their own design in the spring semester of each of the two years;

to give a public seminar/lecture on their research; and to be active participants in the Institute's scholarly community and events. The Scholar is required to be in residence in the New York City area. This position is made possible by generous support of the Petro Jacyk Ukrainian Studies Fund.

• Concentrate on own research and writing focused on some aspect of contemporary Ukrainian life, politics, and/or international affairs.
• Teach a course of their own design in the spring semester of each of the two years.
• Give a public seminar/lecture on their research.
• Be active participants in the Institute's scholarly community and events.
• Be in residence in the New York City area.

• Ph.D. received between January 1, 2024 and June 30, 2026.
• Do not hold a tenure-track position.
• Have successfully defended and deposited their dissertations prior to the commencement of the appointment.
• Commit to the full two-year sequence.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.