Marie Curie ITN Researcher (Central & East European Studies)University

*Final salary will be determined according to the Marie Curie– Doctoral Networks rates.

*Researchers will receive a mobility allowance and if applicable a family allowance.

The School of Social & Political Sciences at the University of Glasgow seeks to appoint a Marie Curie ITN Researcher (Digital Footprint) as part of the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network INFLUENCE.

The successful candidate will undertake doctoral research leading to the award of a PhD while participating in an international programme of advanced research training, professional development, and intersectoral collaboration. The postholder will contribute to one of the doctoral research projects within the INFLUENCE network examining Russia’s influence strategies in Europe’s Eastern periphery.

The researcher will be expected to conduct independent and collaborative research, engage in international mobility and secondment activities, contribute to academic and policy-oriented outputs, present findings at workshops and conferences, and complete a doctoral thesis within the funding period.

Research Project

Exploiting Digital Platforms: Russia's Influence Strategies in Europe's Eastern Periphery

Project Focus:

This project investigates how Russia exploits global and regional digital platforms to spread strategic narratives and disinformation across the Eastern periphery.

Project Description:

This project investigates how Russia exploits digital platforms to disseminate strategic narratives, disinformation, and influence operations across Europe's Eastern periphery. The research focuses on both global platforms and regionally significant alternatives, examining the mechanisms through which digital technologies are used to shape public opinion, influence political processes, and advance Russian foreign policy objectives.

The researcher will be expected to conduct high-quality independent research, contribute to project outputs and publications, participate in network training activities, undertake secondments where required, present findings at national and international events, and submit a doctoral thesis.

For informal enquiries please contact Professor Luca Anceschi at [email protected]

Mobility Eligibility Criteria

The researcher must not have carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc) in the country of their host organisation (in this case, the United Kingdom) for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to recruitment

All applicants are advised to visit the following website to obtain further details of the eligibility requirements for Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions, see particularly from pages 81 to assess your eligibility before making an application: -

https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2021-2022/wp-2-msca-actions_horizon-2021-2022_en.pdf

For more information and to apply please click the 'Apply' button above.

Closing date: 15th December 2026 at 23:45

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

£45,000 to £50,000 per annum (Final salary will be determined according to the Marie Curie– Doctoral Networks rates)