HPE Project Postdoctoral Fellow: The History and Political Economy Project (HPE) invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship, starting July 1, 2024. The fellowship, funded by the Open Society Foundation Education & Ideas Collaborative and hosted at Johns Hopkins University, aims to support public engagement and scholarly programs related to global histories of neoliberalism. The HPE Project Postdoctoral Fellow will play a crucial role in disseminating historical research to wider audiences and advancing the public conversation on neoliberalism.
Designation: HPE Project Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Global Histories of Neoliberalism, Political Economy, Public Engagement
Location: Flexible (Possibility of remote work or based in Baltimore with access to Johns Hopkins University resources; alternatively, based at Boston University)
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. in history or a related field, conferred by June 30, 2024.
- Subject area knowledge relevant to the HPE Project’s focus on global histories of neoliberalism.
- Editorial experience, particularly at non-academic publications, with knowledge of and contacts in outlets bridging academic and public writing.
- Experience in public-facing writing for non-academic and/or policy audiences.
- Interest in career paths related to writing, editing, publishing, and/or related fields beyond academia.
- Strong organizational skills, self-starting ability to plan and implement projects, strict adherence to deadlines, and multitasking capability.
Job Description:
- Write and edit posts showcasing the scholarship of the HPE network on the project’s website.
- Manage social media profiles for the HPE Project to share research work.
- Contribute to ongoing translation and open-access publishing initiatives.
- Partner with print and web-based publications to solicit, write, and/or edit content for broader dissemination.
- Assist in organizing research conferences and public-facing conversations.
- Write, edit, and publish concise dossiers of conference and event proceedings for distribution.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A salary rate of $65,000/year plus benefits.
- No teaching requirement, but teaching opportunities may be available based on candidate interests.
How to Apply: Submit the following materials via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/137868):
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter addressing preferred qualifications
- Contact information for two references (letters of reference will be requested in early February for selected candidates)
- A single PDF listing five (5) links or clips of published work that bridges scholarship and broader public audiences
- Optional: A sample clip of your own public-facing writing (if available)
Last Date for Apply: 01 February 2024
Contact: For questions, contact HPE Co-Director Christy Thornton.
