The Zentrum für Zeithistorische Forschung Potsdam (Center of Contemporary History Potsdam) invites applications for the position of a Research fellow (m/f) (TV-L E 13/E 14). Candidates for this position should hold a Ph.D. in the Humanities and Social Sciences with a focus on East European and East Central European contemporary history. Further, candidates should have an international record of research experience and relevant experiences in project coordination and research fund raising. Excellent knowledge of English and one East Central European language and basic knowledge of German are required for this position. Deadline for applications: November 19, 2010.

Jewish Studies at Arizona State University in conjunction with the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies seeks to fill a tenure-tracked Assistant/Associate Professor position in Jewish history and culture of Eastern Europe of the Modern period (1800 to the present). Rank and salary are commensurable with qualifications. The selected candidate will hold an appointment in the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies, will teach courses in the Jewish Studies Program and will be an affiliate of the Center for Jewish Studies. The candidate is expected to interact with other units at ASU such as the School of International Letters and Cultures and the School of Politics and Global Studies. Deadline for application: January 15, 2010.

The Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies and the Faculty of Oriental Studies in the University of Oxford seek a scholar to fill a new fixed-term position in Eastern European Jewish civilization. The Idel and Isaac Haase Fellowship has been established through a generous gift in order to promote study of the history, religion, literature or culture of the Jews of Eastern Europe up to the early 20th century.