Digital Humanities Postdoctoral Fellowship: The Jackman Humanities Institute (JHI) at the University of Toronto, in collaboration with the Critical Digital Humanities Initiative (CDHI), is offering a twelve-month Postdoctoral Fellowship in Digital Humanities. The fellowship focuses on research related to the JHI’s annual theme, “Undergrounds/Underworlds.” We invite applications from eligible candidates who have a passion for digital humanities and are committed to fostering critical digital humanities scholarship. Join us in exploring the depths of human history and imagination!
Designation: JHI-CDHI DH Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Digital Humanities, with a focus on critical digital humanities, aligned with the theme “Undergrounds/Underworlds.”
Location: University of Toronto, Canada
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Applicants must have completed their doctorate within five years of the fellowship’s start date on July 1, 2024.
- Graduates who will defend their thesis before the end of May 2024 are eligible, pending a successful defense and with a letter from their supervisor or Chair.
- Those who received their Ph.D. prior to July 1, 2018, are ineligible.
- Applicants who graduated from doctoral programs at the University of Toronto are eligible.
- This position is not open to those holding tenure-track positions.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research, with an established track record in digital humanities and critical DH.
- Commitment to open-source development and open access scholarship.
- Strong interdisciplinary and collaborative orientation.
Job Description: The JHI-CDHI DH Postdoctoral Fellow will:
- Strengthen DH projects across the University of Toronto by drawing upon their disciplinary expertise and provided training.
- Spend 15 hours per week as a member of the CDHI Executive Team, organizing roundtables, workshops, and community support for Graduate Fellows.
- Facilitate introductions and connections between researchers within CDHI, participate in events, and join working groups.
- Be part of the JHI scholarly community, attending weekly fellows’ lunches and pursuing research relevant to the annual theme.
How to Apply: Complete the online application for this fellowship. You will be asked to upload the following documents in your application (please see our FAQ for further information about length and content):
- Letter of Application
- Research proposal relevant to the annual theme of Undergrounds/Underworlds
- Statement of Digital Humanities Research Interest, with specific reference to work in critical DH
- Curriculum vitae
- Research Sample
- 100-word research description
- 100-word biographical statement
All documents must be compiled into a single file in PDF format. You will also be asked to provide the names and email addresses of two referees, whom we will contact to request letters of reference. Your referees will receive an automated request for their letters, which will be due on December 7, 2023. Please submit your application before the deadline.
Last Date for Apply: 30 November 2023, at 4:00 p.m. (EST)
Disclaimer: This job post is based on information available up to my last knowledge update in January 2022. Please verify all details and check the official website for the most current and accurate information regarding the application process, eligibility, and other related information.
📅 2024 – 2025: Undergrounds/Underworlds
- Theme explores the significance of undergrounds throughout history.
- It encompasses fear, hope, exploration, extraction, and more.
- Encourages proposals on the study of underworlds in human history.
🔍 Critical Digital Humanities Initiative (CDHI)
- Focuses on digital humanities with a critical perspective.
- Aims to build a strong digital humanities community at the University of Toronto.
- Promotes interdisciplinary, collaborative research.
📚 JHI-CDHI DH Postdoctoral Fellowship
- 12-month fellowship from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.
- Supervised by Prof. Elspeth Brown and Alison Keith.
- Offers an annual stipend of $66,275 (CAD) plus benefits.
- Allows access to office, equipment, and collaborative digital space.
- Involves fostering CDHI initiatives and research.
- Requires participation in JHI scholarly community.
📜 Eligibility and Attributes
- Applicants must have completed a doctorate within five years by July 1, 2024.
- Candidates with upcoming thesis defenses may apply.
- Strong background in digital humanities and a focus on critical DH.
- Commitment to diversity and open-source development.
📄 Application Procedure
- Submit a single, compiled PDF file with various documents.
- Include a letter of application, research proposal, digital humanities statement, CV, research sample, and short bio.
- Provide names and email addresses of two referees for reference letters.
⏰ Deadline
- Applications due by November 30, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. (EST).
❓ Questions?
- For CDHI: Email Dr. Danielle Taschereau Mamers.
- For JHI and application: Email Dr. Kimberley Yates.
- For technical questions: Email Sonja Johnston.
