Postdoctoral Research Associate | Diversity in Digital Publishing

Scholars who have received their degrees within the last five years and pursue work in the humanities and the humanistic social sciences are eligible to apply. The one-year position, with a preferred start date of January 2021, provides a $60,000 stipend plus benefits as well as $5,000 in research/professional development funding.

 Priority in the review process will be given to applicants who

• demonstrate evidence of superior academic achievement and whose scholarly interests and work are relevant to the projects under development

• demonstrate a commitment to diversity and understanding of the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the workplace

• demonstrate a strong understanding of how to expand opportunities and create diverse and inclusive classroom and research spaces 

• demonstrate interest in communicating humanities scholarship to non-specialist audiences

• demonstrate experience working on digital humanities projects and familiarity with digital humanities tools and methods 

• demonstrate excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Applicants should submit the following materials:

• A cover letter stating the applicant's academic field and describing their teaching experience and interests, including a statement about teaching in a diverse and inclusive classroom, and their research agenda/proposed project to be advanced during the fellowship period (not to exceed three pages, single spaced) 

• A curriculum vitae

• A dissertation abstract (not to exceed one page, single spaced)

• Three letters of recommendation. Referees should submit letters directly through Interfolio, which will supply a link when contact information is entered by the applicant.

For further information regarding the Diversity in Digital Publishing Postdoctoral Research Associate opportunity, please visit the Digital Publications Initiative website or contact Allison Levy, Digital Scholarship Editor, [email protected]

Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.