The Department of Culture and Language at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for two postdoctoral positions (2 years, full-time), with the possibility of extension within the research project CRIMESCAN – The Crimean War and Scandinavia, funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark. The positions are available from 1 February 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

About the Project
CRIMESCAN explores the political, cultural, and international ramifications of the Crimean War (1853–1856) for Scandinavia. Bridging international history, nationalism studies, and international relations, the project investigates the interplay between war, nationalism, diplomacy, and the public sphere in mid-19th century Europe. The research team consists of senior and junior scholars in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The two postdoc positions will be part of Work Package 3 (WP3), which investigates the formation and manipulation of public opinion in relation to war policy and nationalist projects, both in Scandinavia and in the Western powers.

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