Brandeis University: Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Israel Studies 2012-2013

Deadline for applications: 1 September, 2012

The Schusterman Center for Israel Studies at Brandeis University invites applications for the position of post-doctoral fellow during the academic year of 2012-2013.

The successful candidate will teach one course per semester in Israel Studies, related to programmes in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies, Israeli arts and culture, politics, sociology, economics, or other relevant disciplines. PhD must be in hand by 1 September, 2012, with no exceptions, and may not have been received before 2007.

The fellow will be expected to be in residence at Brandeis, to participate actively in the intellectual life of the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies, and to present at least one public lecture. There may be also an opportunity for participation in the Brandeis University Summer Institute for Israel Studies. The annual stipend will be $50,000 and is benefits-eligible. The fellowship may be renewable for a second year.

How to apply

Apply online at http://www.brandeis.edu/israelcenter/support/postdoctoral.html

Candidates should upload a cover letter, CV, project proposal, abstract of their PhD and a list and description of proposed courses. Priority will be given to applications received by 15 January, 2012.

Separately, two letters of support should be sent via email to Anina Selve at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). These may be emailed as PDFs. If email is not available, have your recommenders use the following postal address:

Schusterman Center for Israel Studies,
re: Post-doc position,
Brandeis University
MS 060, 415 South St.,
Waltham,
MA 02454.

Contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with further questions.

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