12 Research Positions at ERC Amsterdam
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12 Research Positions (9 Junior, 3 Senior) – Law, Political Science, International Relations & Political Economy —
ERC Amsterdam (European Research College, ERUNI) is hiring 9 full-time Junior Researchers and 3 part-time Senior Researchers in Law, Political Science, International Relations, and Political Economy. Research-only roles (no teaching), high autonomy, and strong support for publications and international grant development.
ERC Amsterdam (European Research College Amsterdam) is a research-focused hub within the European Research University (ERUNI), located in the heart of Amsterdam. Our work concentrates on two interconnected thematic areas:
- Law and legal theory, international and commercial law,
- Political Economy, political science and international relations
We welcome ambitious, globally minded researchers who want to contribute to policy-relevant debates at the intersection of law, politics, and global governance, within a collegial, international research environment.
Positions available (Amsterdam)
We are recruiting a cohort of 12 researchers in Amsterdam:
A) Full-time Junior Researchers (9 positions)
Fields: Law, Political Science, International Relations, Political Economy
Role focus: building a publication trajectory and developing an independent research agenda in an active research network. ERC roles are
research-only with no teaching duties, allowing strong focus on publications and project work.
Indicative topic areas (non-exhaustive):
- global governance, international law
- political institutions, European integration
- political economy of regulation, institutions, and policy
B) Part-time Senior Researchers (3 positions)
Fields: Law, Political Science, International Relations, Political Economy
Role focus: mentoring, co-leading research lines, and developing
international grant proposals (e.g., Horizon Europe / ERC-type schemes), alongside publication leadership.
What you’ll do
Depending on seniority, responsibilities may include:
- Develop and execute a coherent, publishable research programme (high autonomy in research design and publication strategy).
- Contribute to ERC Amsterdam seminars and cross-hub collaborations (ERC network incl. London and Rome).
- For Senior Researchers: mentor junior colleagues and co-develop competitive international funding proposals.
What we offer
- Research-only appointments (no teaching obligations).
- A focused yet flexible research setting supporting autonomy and excellence, plus an international scholarly community.
- Support for growth and funding development, including institutional backing for competitive proposal preparation.
- A professional academic home in Amsterdam (Warmoesstraat 149–151) and access to a decentralised European research network.
Candidate profile (guidance)
Junior Researchers: typically post-PhD or near completion (or equivalent research experience), with clear evidence of research potential and a credible publication plan.
Senior Researchers: established track record, field leadership, mentoring capacity, and experience shaping research lines and/or grant proposals.
We welcome international applicants who want meaningful engagement with European academic and policy debates.
Application (required materials)
Applications should include:
- Short letter of motivation (research field + interest)
- 1–3 representative publications (published / working papers / forthcoming)
- Professional CV incl. publication list (APA style with DOIs where possible)
- Proposed research plan (max 2–3 pages)
Submit by email to: vit.s...@eruni.org
Email subject line: “ERC Application 2026 – [Field / City]”
Deadline: 30 April 2026.