Postdoctoral Research Fellowships: The Clayman Institute is offering two-year postdoctoral fellowships in the humanities or social sciences, focusing on gender with an intersectional perspective. The fellowship aims to support recent Ph.D. graduates with a strong interest in interdisciplinary methods. Fellows will actively contribute to the Clayman Institute’s community, engaging in research, professional development, and public outreach through Gender News.
Designation: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Research Area: Gender Studies with an Intersectional Perspective
Location: The Clayman Institute
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Recent Ph.D. in humanities or social sciences
- Research focus on gender with an intersectional perspective
- Strong interest in interdisciplinary methods
- Doctoral degree awarded in 2021 or later
- Ability to start the fellowship by September 2024
Job Description:
- Conduct independent research in gender studies with an intersectional perspective
- Participate in Clayman Institute activities and contribute to the Institute’s goals of reinvigorating gender equality
- Contribute to Gender News through writing articles, summarizing latest gender research, conducting interviews, and reviewing academic conferences
- Collaborate with Graduate Dissertation Fellows
- Attend professional development workshops and faculty research seminars
- Play a critical role in the public outreach component of the Clayman Institute
How to Apply:
- Statement of Interest:
- In 500 words or less, explain your general interest in becoming a postdoctoral fellow at the Clayman Institute.
- Short Questions:
- In 150 words or less per question, answer:
- If selected, what are your plans in your first year as a Clayman Institute postdoctoral fellow?
- What are your longer-term career plans after finishing your Clayman Institute postdoctoral fellowship?
- In 150 words or less per question, answer:
- Opinion Piece:
- In 300 words or less, select a gender-focused current event, formulate an opinion piece based on research, and argue for the public’s perspective.
- Dissertation Research Summary:
- In 1000 words or less, provide a summary of your dissertation, including all notes and bibliography.
- CV:
- Provide a curriculum vitae of no more than 5 pages.
- Letters of Recommendation:
- Two letters of recommendation will be requested for semi-finalists.
Last Date for Apply:
- Application opens: December 1, 2023
- Deadline for Submissions: 05 January 2024
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