POSTDOCS: Research Associate in Egyptology/Assyriology (Brown)

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Egyptology and Assyriology
Department of Egyptology and Assyriology
Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island

Open Date: Jan 19, 2024
Review Begins: Feb 26, 2024

DESCRIPTION
The Department of Egyptology and Assyriology at Brown University seeks to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate and invites applications from early career scholars who are historians working in any of the areas covered by the department: Egyptology, Assyriology, and History of the Exact Sciences in Antiquity. The appointment will be for one year beginning on July 1, 2024, with the possibility of renewal for one additional year (July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026). Postdoctoral Research Associates are expected to pursue their own research and publications and are required to teach one course each semester, typically one at the undergraduate level and one graduate seminar. The department 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. Postdoctoral Research Associates are also expected to participate in the academic life of the department, for example, by coordinating its colloquium series, engaging intellectually with the department’s students and faculty, and actively participating in departmental events.

QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates should have received their doctorate from an institution other than Brown University within the last five years and must have the PhD (or equivalent) in hand by June 30, 2024.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
All candidates should submit a (1) curriculum vitae (including a list of publications), (2) the names and contact information for three references, (3) a document containing short descriptions of 3 proposed courses (300 word maximum for each), and (4) a letter of application that details their research and teaching interests, explains how their work complements the research agendas and teaching of the department’s faculty, and articulates the place of diversity and inclusion in their teaching and/or research. For full consideration candidates must submit all materials via Interfolio <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapply.interfolio.com%2F139142&data=05%7C02%7Cagade%40list.vanderbilt.edu%7C7a00b38da8814d1509f708dc192abb4e%7Cba5a7f39e3be4ab3b45067fa80faecad%7C0%7C0%7C638412918512298734%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=FDvmGEFGAeAKnsXsokuXNwz1bqtbRiZeEt%2BHIKNClZQ%3D&reserved=0> by February 26, 2024, after which time applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

For further information:
Chair, Search Committee
Department of Egyptology and Assyriology
Brown University
Box 1899 / 2 Prospect Street
Providence, RI  02912-1899
USA
EA@brown.edu

Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio’s Faculty Search to conduct this search: <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapply.interfolio.com%2F139142&data=05%7C02%7Cagade%40list.vanderbilt.edu%7C7a00b38da8814d1509f708dc192abb4e%7Cba5a7f39e3be4ab3b45067fa80faecad%7C0%7C0%7C638412918512298734%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=FDvmGEFGAeAKnsXsokuXNwz1bqtbRiZeEt%2BHIKNClZQ%3D&reserved=0>. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

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