Current open positions (2025).
ERC London
Full-time Junior Researcher – Psychological and Learning Sciences
- Focus areas may include cognitive and behavioural aspects of decision-making, wellbeing, or education
- The post is suitable for early-career scholars seeking to build a publication record and join collaborative European projects
Full-time Junior Researcher – Economics and Business
- Research may address economic transformation, institutional dynamics, or the comparative analysis of policy systems
- Applicants should be eager to collaborate across disciplines, linking economic research with law, politics, and other sciences within ERUNI’s international network
Part-time Senior Researchers – Economics and Business, Psychological and Learning Sciences
- Designed for established academics wishing to supervise doctoral work, lead smaller research initiatives, and shape the College’s academic profile
ERC Amsterdam
Full-time Junior Researchers – Law, Political Science, and International Relations
- Topics may include global governance, international law, political institutions, and European integration
- The positions allow for significant autonomy in research design and publication strategy
Part-time Senior Researchers – Law, Political Science, and International Relations
- Intended for experienced scholars who wish to mentor, co-lead research lines, and develop new international grant proposals
Why join European Research College
Academic freedom and European context
ERC combine intellectual independence with close ties to European universities, research networks, and public institutions.
Transatlantic collaboration
We actively welcome researchers from the United States and beyond who seek meaningful engagement with European academic and policy debates.
Support for funding and growth
ERC particularly welcomes candidates ready to explore additional research funding opportunities, including Horizon Europe, European Research Council, and other international grant schemes.
Successful applicants will receive institutional support in developing competitive project proposals.
Scholarly community
Each College maintains a collegial research culture with shared seminars, visiting fellowships, and collaboration across disciplines and locations.
“European Research College offers a setting where scholarly excellence meets policy relevance — bringing together researchers committed to advancing knowledge and shaping Europe’s future.”
Application information.
Applications should include:
- A short letter of motivation indicating your research field and interest
- 1–3 representative publications (published papers, working papers, or forthcoming articles)
- A professional CV including a list of publications (APA style with DOIs where possible)
- A proposed research plan outlining your intended programme of work (max. 2–3 pages)
Please send materials to vit.simral@eruni.org with the subject line: “ERC Application 2025 – [Field / City]”.
Deadline: 28 February 2026
