Postdoctoral Researcher specializing in Economic History

The position is attached to the research project “The roots of prejudice in Europe: The role of World War II”, funded by the Dutch Research Council’s (NWO) Vidi Grant of David Schindler.

The Postdoctoral Researcher will be appointed for a fixed-term of three years, starting in September 2026 (or earlier/later, if mutually agreed). The position is intended for an economic historian with expertise in causal inference using quasi-experiments and an interest in studying political preferences and racial attitudes. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the research project while also having time for independent research. There will be a very light teaching load.

• Economic historian with expertise in causal inference using quasi-experiments
• Interest in studying political preferences and racial attitudes
• Ability to contribute to the project while pursuing independent research
• Willingness to take on a very light teaching load