The Department of History of the European University Institute invites applications for a Chair in Intellectual History in any period from 1500 to the present. Consideration will be given to candidates across a broad range of specialisations, including but not limited to: the history of political theory and political economy, knowledge systems and information technology, postcolonial and intersectional thought, and approaches to humanist, post-human, and planetary history.

Preferred candidates will have the ability to teach and supervise PhD researchers across a wide range of topics, chronologies and geographies, and enhance departmental strengths in transnational and global history and the study of Europe in the World.

Candidates with an orientation towards interdisciplinary and collaborative research are strongly invited to apply. The position is to be filled by 1 September 2027 , or earlier.

The EUI at a glance:

We are an international organisation set up in 1972; a research university focusing exclusively on post-graduate, doctoral, and post-doctoral studies, and advanced research, located in the hills overlooking the city of Florence, Italy. The Institute also hosts the Historical Archives of the European Union.

More on our Institution: https://www.eui.eu/About The EUI is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to descriptive, intellectual,

and institutional diversity. We find such diversity to be a source of enrichment and strongly encourage applications from the most diverse pool of candidates.

Successful candidates will be expected to provide major input in research, teaching,

supervision and administration, as follows:

Research:





- To develop and lead research in the fields mentioned in the profile;
- To promote the integration of their research with other research interests within the Department of History as well as interdisciplinary research with the other
- Departments and Centres of the EUI. Candidates are invited to take into consideration the research priorities and existing research projects of the
- Department of History;
- To maintain a high research international profile of publications in books and in internationally recognised journals, with an interest in contributing to the intellectual and public life of the Institute;
- To acquire research funding on an individual basis and in collaboration with others.

Teaching and supervision:

- To provide high-quality doctoral supervision, serving as a dedicated and inspiring mentor to PhD researchers throughout their studies;
- To attract and support outstanding research students, fostering an intellectually stimulating and inclusive research environment at the EUI;
- To teach postgraduate students effectively through both introductory and advanced research seminars, integrating supervision and teaching in support of the Institute’s academic mission;
- To mentor Max Weber Fellows and other postdoctoral researchers, contributing to their academic and professional development.

Administration:





- To make a significant contribution to the promotion of the EUI, and to contribute to the transition of EUI researchers into professional life, especially in academic careers;
- To make the best use of their research budget and try to supplement it with outside funding;
- To serve on appropriate institutional committees, and to contribute fully to the general life of the HEC Department and the EUI;
- To contribute to an inclusive and diverse institutional culture at the Department and the EUI.

What we offer :

- A role in an inspiring community of young scholars with an exclusive focus on master's, doctoral and post-doctoral studies.
- A truly multicultural community of 1100 academics at all career stages and support staff of approximately 85 different nationalities.
- The commitment to a genuine culture of equality, diversity and inclusion, and the commitment to attracting, encouraging and retaining a diverse and highly qualified workforce.
- A world-class research library, the Historical Archives of the European Union, and many other excellent research facilities.
- Language courses and soft skills training opportunities.
- Access to all EUI facilities: library, PC rooms, crèche, cafeteria, gym, participation in seminars and workshops.
- Competitive salary package.
- A healthy work-life balance in a family-friendly environment.

To know more about the positions and the application process, please read the:

- Vacancy Notice V/PR/HEC/1/2026 (pdf)
- Further particulars (pdf)

Applications must be submitted electronically via the online application form. The deadline: 10 September 2026 at 23:59 CEST

📌 Chair in Intellectual History (Firenze)
🏢 European University Institute
📍 Firenze