location: London, hybrid

The LEO BAECK Institute in London seeks to employ a post -doctorate colleague to conduct research on intersections and intertwining between German and British history, including the British Empire, with a specific topic of their choice. This is the 0.5 FTE position, one year lasts.

Role description:

The post -PhD researcher will contribute to understanding the cultural, social and intellectual exchanges between German Jewish immigrants and British society, especially in the context of immigration, exile, and the effects of the Holocaust. This role aims to enhance the profile and scope of the institute’s activities and encourage new cooperation, publications and awareness initiatives. The researcher will also be associated with BBCBIC, University of London, as an honorary researcher.

About the institute:

The Liu Pike London Institute is the Institute of Research devoted to the study of German -Jewish history, with a special focus on the period from the nineteenth century to the present day. As the leading institution in its field, the institute carries a set of initial sources, providing researchers resources to explore the history of German -speaking Jews in Europe. In addition to its archives, the institute hosts lectures, seminars and exhibitions, and encouraging dialogue between academics, students and the broader audience. LBI London is committed to expanding the scope of access to its groups and strengthening the scientific investigation in German history and culture.

details:

Watch: Part -time, 0.5 FTE

Contract: a fixed period for 12 months

Close date: November 2, 2025 (11.59 pm)

Expected interview date: W/C 17 November 2025

Expected start date: February 1, 2026

Submission:

Please contact Dr. Joseph Chronin in J.cronin@lbilondon.ac.uk For informal inquiries.

To apply, please send the following documents by email as one PDF document via ‘ProgressThe above button (E: info@lbilondon.ac.uk) With the topic “LOBI London Postdoctoral Besearch Fellow – Application” by 11.59 pm on November 2, 2025:

1. Biography (including the list of publications)
2. A personal statement of no more than 1000 words, explaining how it meets the basic and desirable criteria set for this role (see the “Person’s Specifications” document).
3. A research proposal of no more than 1500 words, which also provides a 12 -month schedule as a research colleague.

You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this post. This will be requested, along with academic references, at the interview point.

The merit will be appointed alone.

For more information about the Liu Pike Institute in London, please visit www.lbilondon.ac.uk