Uppsala University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with a strong international standing. Our ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a long-term difference in society. Our most important assets are all the individuals whose curiosity and dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Uppsala University has over 45,000 students, more than 7,000 employees and a turnover of around SEK 7 billion.

Are you an academic with proven abilities to carry out research-led teaching in American History, with a particular focus on histories of race and gender in the twentieth century? Do you have the ability to motivate and inspire students? Are you keen to contribute to research-led teaching in our department?

This appointment offers an exciting opportunity to join the Department of History in the School of History and Cultures at Birmingham. The Department is one of the largest and most diverse in Britain and has an international reputation for excellence in research and teaching. In REF 2014 History was ranked first nationally, with exceptionally high-calibre research publications as well as strong impact beyond the academy.

The University of Maine invites applications from students who wish to pursue a PhD in History while working as a graduate Research Assistant (RA) with the Holocaust Ghettos Project. The successful candidate will be fully funded for the first 2 years as a graduate RA (which provides an annual stipend of approximately $20,000, tuition coverage for up to 18 credits per year, and half the cost of student health insurance). Funding to extend support beyond the first two years is anticipated. Continued support is contingent upon satisfactory performance in the PhD program and project duties. The two-year Research Assistantship will start September 1, 2021. Expectations include completion of necessary course work for the PhD within two years (typically five courses per year). The RA will devote approximately 20 hours per week to project responsibilities.