Alomran Family Postdoctoral Research Associate in Middle East Studies
The Center for Middle East Studies situated at the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University aspires to promote a just and peaceful world through research, teaching, and public engagement.
The selected Postdoctoral Research Associate will receive two years of support, with the expectation that they will pursue research and participate fully in the intellectual life of the Center. They will also teach one course per year for the Center for Middle East Studies. The Center is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.
Qualifications
Applications are open to candidates from across the social sciences, who are conducting research related to the Middle East and its diasporas on issues that can be understood in a comparative global context. The selection process is open with regard to nationality and geographic area of research.
Scholars who have received their Ph.D.s within two years of the application deadline are eligible to apply. Applicants must have completed their degree by July 1, 2025.
Individuals who are currently – or have previously been – postdoctoral fellows or postdoctoral research associates in other programs are not eligible to apply.
The postdoctoral research associate is required to be in residence during the academic year, and will receive an annual stipend of $65,000 plus benefits. Additional funding can be made available for research expenses and research-related programming on campus.
Application Instructions
The position opens for applications on October 31, 2024. Review of applications in Interfolio will begin on December 5, 2024. To receive full consideration, applications should be received by that date.
The award will be announced towards the end of February 2025.
The following materials should be submitted to the application portal in Interfolio by December 5, 2024.
- A cover letter stating the applicant's academic field, status of their dissertation, and proposed research to be conducted during their appointment period. The cover letter should not exceed 2,000 words. Please also include a statement about teaching in a diverse and inclusive classroom
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae
- A copy of each graduate transcript
- A writing sample
- Three confidential letters of recommendation from scholars familiar with the applicant’s research.
For further information, please contact Center Director, Professor Elias Muhanna, at CMES_Director@brown.edu.
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