Postdoctoral Research Associate - Hellenic Studies at Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey

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Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate - Hellenic Studies

Description: The Seeger Center for Hellenic Studies at Princeton University invites applications for two postdoctoral fellowships: (1) The Hannah Seeger Davis Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Hellenic Studies and (2) The Mary Seeger O'Boyle Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Hellenic Studies. Scholars in all humanities and social sciences disciplines are eligible to apply. The 12-month appointment is from September 2025 through August 2026. There is the possibility for renewal for a second full year, contingent upon funding and satisfactory performance. Salary and full employee benefits are offered in accordance with University guidelines. Candidates must have completed all requirements for the doctoral degree by February 1, 2025 . Candidates must have up to two years post-Ph.D. work experience. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University. The monthly salary will be $5,416.67 (gross) for the first year. Fellows may apply for reimbursement (up to $3,000 per academic year) for research-related expenses. Fellows are responsible for their own travel, moving arrangements, and expenses, as well as finding and paying for their housing at Princeton. Fellows may spend time at the Princeton Athens Center, conducting research during Princeton's winter session (January) and/or the summer (June/July). Travel grants will be available via application. If awarded, the grant may be used to cover economy air travel and lodging expenses during the time at the Princeton Athens Center. Selected candidates will be required to conduct research full-time and demonstrate to the Seeger Center's satisfaction the ability to be on campus daily and fulfill responsibilities relating to in-person participation. These fellowships are intended for scholars in Hellenic Studies, with a special emphasis on Modern Greek Studies, Byzantine Studies, or Late Antique Studies, including their relation to the Classical tradition. This postdoctoral research fellowship program aims to advance the scholarship of outstanding Hellenists at an early stage of their career and thus to strengthen the field of post-Classical Greek Studies in the United States and abroad. Candidates must apply online at https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/position/37321 and submit (1) a cover letter with a title and summary (200 words) of the proposed research project; (2) a research proposal (five pages; 2,000 words), including a detailed description of the project, and timetable, explicit goals, selected bibliography, and the reason it is proposed to be pursued at Princeton; (3) curriculum vitae with list of publications; (4) sample chapter (in English) of dissertation or other recent work; (5) names and contact information of three referees from individuals who are not current members of the Princeton University faculty; (6) a scanned copy of their doctoral degree or a letter from a dean or registrar-level officer on department letterhead confirming the date of completion of all the requirements for the doctoral degree; DEADLINE: All materials submitted by applicants must be received by 11:59 pm EST on January 13, 2025. Awards will be announced in March 2025. This position is subject to the University's background check policy. For the full posting with all relevant details, please visit: https://hellenic.princeton.edu/opportunities/postdoctoral-fellowships-hellenic-studies-2024-2025 We at Hellenic Studies value diversity and are committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community with varying viewpoints. We believe that it is vital to cultivate an environment that embraces excellence, with a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring that will enhance the work of the department and that will attract and retain a diverse student body.

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