Postdoc Positions in 19th Century Political History: Public Opinion and the Crimean War

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Postdoc Positions in 19th Century Political History: Public Opinion and the Crimean War

Company:

Syddansk Universitet

Job description

The Department of Culture and Language at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for two postdoctoral positions (2 years, full-time), with the possibility of extension within the research project CRIMESCAN – The Crimean War and Scandinavia, funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark. The positions are available from 1 February 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.About the Project
CRIMESCAN explores the political, cultural, and international ramifications of the Crimean War (1853-1856) for Scandinavia. Bridging international history, nationalism studies, and international relations, the project investigates the interplay between war, nationalism, diplomacy, and the public sphere in mid-19th century Europe. The research team consists of senior and junior scholars in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The two postdoc positions will be part of Work Package 3 (WP3), which investigates the formation and manipulation of public opinion in relation to war policy and nationalist projects, both in Scandinavia and in the Western powers.read more about the position

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Location

Odense, Syddanmark

Job date

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 22:01:50 GMT

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