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Research focusThe project is for 5 years of comparative historical research that aims to study various armed associations and forms of political violence in Italy, France, the UK, Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire from the 1890s to 1914. It is based at the Department of Historical and Geographic Sciences and the Ancient World of the University of Padua (Italy).EligibilityThe 4 research grants are devoted to the study and collection of sources in archives and libraries on armed movements (e.g. militias, para- and pre-military groups, shooting clubs, vigilante associations, etc.), acting respectively in Germany&#160; France&#160; the United Kingdom and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. A PhD is required as well as specific language skills.TermsThe duration of the position is 2 years. This is a non-teaching position. The selected candidate may expect a net monthly salary of 1850 euros. The Institute will provide additional travel, conference and research funds.ApplicationThe application may only be submitted by completing the online procedure available at :https://pica.cineca.it/unipd/The application must include&#160;1. pdf copy of a valid identity document2. pdf copy of the canddate's acedmic and professiona curriculum vitae3. a list of the qualification and publication the candidate is presenting4. 2 reference letters from lecturers, researchers or professors from Universities or research institutes in Italy or abroadJury&#160;Selection commitees will be chaired by the P. I Matteo MillanDeadline: 22 decembre 2017.