Princeton University Seeking Postdoctoral Research Associate
The Center for Digital Humanities is seeking a two-year postdoctoral research associate. The successful candidate will collaborate with current Center staff, Princeton faculty, library staff, and graduate students while working on their own project, to be completed within the term of the fellowship. They seek innovative scholars who will bring theoretical, methodological, and technical expertise and research questions to the Center.
Scholars in all disciplines of the Humanities and Social Sciences are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be required to teach one introduction to digital humanities course each year, subject to approval by the Dean of the Faculty, and will carry the title of lecturer when teaching.
To ensure full consideration, candidates must submit complete applications (including letters of recommendation) by February 16, 2015.
Essential Qualifications: These fellowships are residential and, as such, successful candidates are required to be at Princeton during the term of their appointment, devoting their time to research and writing. They are expected to participate in Center for Digital Humanities activities and the intellectual life of the University. They present their workinprogress at Center for Digital Humanities workshops and are encouraged to meet colleagues in their respective academic disciplines.
Candidates must have completed all the requirements for the doctoral degree by September 1, 2015 (including the defense, viva voce, or final public oral examination), and preferably not earlier than June 1, 2012. Postdoctoral Research Associates may not pursue another degree while on this fellowship, nor may they hold any other fellowships or visiting positions concurrently with their appointment at Princeton University. This position is subject to the University’s background check policy.
Applicants will be reviewed by both the Executive Committee of the Center for Digital Humanities (an interdisciplinary group of scholars) and specialists in the candidate’s academic discipline. All Committee deliberations and decisions are confidential.
Applications are only accepted online at https://jobs.princeton.edu and should include:
(1) cover letter with title and summary (200 words) of proposed research project;
(2) research proposal (five pages; 2,000 words), including a detailed description of project, timetable, explicit goals, and selected bibliography and supporting materials;
(3) curriculum vitae with list of publications;
(4) sample chapter (in English) of dissertation or other recent work;
(5) a sample syllabus for an introduction to digital humanities course; and
(6) names and contact information of three referees who are not current members of the Princeton University faculty.
