3 Postdoctoral Positions to Work with the State-Church-Body Politics (FERBOPO) European Research Area (ERA) Chair
The University Lucian Blaga Sibiu (ULBS) invites applications for three (3) postdoctoral research positions to work in the FERBOPO project, funded by the European Research Area (ERA) Chair.
Position: Postdoctoral Researcher
Period: 24 months fixed contract starting on 1 November 2025, with the possibility of renewal for an additional 24 months based on positive evaluation
Number of Hours per Month: 168 (full time equivalent)
Salary: 3,800 Eurosper month, including taxes
Description of the Project:
The FERBOPO project aims at building a new research group focused on the complex relationship between State, Church and Body Politics in post-communism that would foster excellence in social sciences and better integrate ULBS in the ERA. Under the guidance of ERA Chair Prof. Lavinia STAN, the new research group will engage in research related to State, Church and Body Politics, attract competitive research funding, and assist ULBS to implement institutional reforms that align with ERA priorities.
How to Apply:
The dossier must include the following documents (all in English):
A cover letter describing how your profile meets the selection criteria, your research interests, and your anticipated contribution to the project
A five-page plan (excluding bibliography) of the research you will undertake within the framework of the ERA Chair group. The plan should explain how you expect to engage the available theories to make a significant contribution to knowledge, as well as the methodological and conceptual framework you will deploy
A complete CV, including a list of scholarly and non-scholarly publications, as well as conference presentations
Two relevant sample publications
Copies of your university diplomas, including your PhD degree
Two letters of reference from scholars who know your work. Letters should be sent directly by those scholars to grant.ferbopo@ulbsibiu.ro.
Please submit documents in one single PDF file by email to mailto:grant.ferbopo@ulbsibiu.ro
Calendar
Your application should be submitted by 1 May 2025. No applications will be accepted after the closing date.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person interview scheduled during 18 May – 1 June 2025. They may be asked for additional materials before and after the interview.
Results will be announced by 15 June 2025.
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