Call for Applications: for the postion of Research Associate at the Max Weber Network Eastern Europe, Applicaton Deadline- February 20th, 2026
Place of Employment: Tbilisi (Georgia)
The Max Weber Foundation (MWS), based in Bonn, along with its research institutes abroad, is one of the leading organizations for German research in the humanities and social sciences. It employs over 350 staff members worldwide and supports numerous scholarship holders.
The Max Weber Network Eastern Europe (MWNO), a decentralized network founded in 2023, currently operates three locations in Tbilisi (Georgia), Vilnius (Lithuania), and Helsinki (Finland) with the goal of further expansion. Through its own research, funding formats, events, and publishing activities, the network offers sustainable research and networking opportunities for historical Eastern European studies and related disciplines at its respective locations. It promotes academic cooperation between Germany and the respective host countries and regions within an international research environment.
Profile
You hold a PhD (or are close to completing one) in History or a related discipline, with a focus on the history of the Southern Caucasus and/or neighboring regions. You have a proven research focus (demonstrated by publications) in Early Modern History and/or Modern and Contemporary History. You have experience in archival work, conceptualizing and organizing academic events, science communication, and editorial activities. Your English is business fluent (text and negotiation). Proficiency in at least one additional language from the Max Weber Network’s research area is required. This refers specifically to Georgian, Azerbaijani, and/or Armenian. Knowledge of other relevant source languages (Russian, Ottoman, Persian, Turkish, etc.) is an advantage. You are willing to learn German quickly up to level A2; we will provide funding for pertinent language lessons.
What We Offer
The terms of the employment contract are governed by Georgian law. Remuneration is based on the salary scheme applied by the German Embassy in Tbilisi for locally employed staff. The starting salary is 7109 GEL gross per month.
Please submit your application to the Director of the Max Weber Network Eastern Europe, Dr. Sandra Dahlke, by February 20th, 2026 – including a CV, list of publications, project description (up to 3 pages), a letter of motivation outlining what you intend to bring to the position, and the names of at least two colleagues who might provide letters of recommendation (which will be solicited directly by the MWNO if your application makes it to the interview round) – as a single PDF file via our application portal. Interviews are expected to take place in calendar week 9 or 10 of 2026. We reserve the right to conduct interviews via video conference.
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