Applicants should propose a research project and one or more STIA faculty members who they would like to mentor their ongoing research and to collaborate with on a new project. Proposals emphasizing interdisciplinary research are particularly encouraged. Fellows may have the opportunity to mentor STIA undergraduate and graduate student research assistants. There may also be an opportunity to teach or assist in teaching STIA courses if the fellow wants to obtain teaching experience although this is not required.

Postdoctoral Fellowships are awarded for one year. In some cases an extension for an additional year may be possible contingent on alternative funding sources being identified. In accepting the appointment, the fellow is expected to be in residence at Georgetown University for the duration of the fellowship.

The STIA Postdoctoral Fellowship is $60,000 annually with up to $10,000 available towards research expenses and professional development.

About STIA. Drawing on Georgetown’s expertise across international affairs, public policy, global health, environmental studies and security studies, the School of Foreign Service (SFS) established the Science, Technology and International Affairs (STIA) program in 1982 to educate the next generation of leaders skilled in science and technology, create knowledge that will advance cross-cutting solutions for today’s most pressing issues, and drive innovation at the nexus of science and international affairs. For more information please visit our website: https://stia.georgetown.edu/

Qualifications Candidates must hold a PhD prior to their start date.

Application Procedure – All proposal materials must be submitted through Interfolio by March 31, 2022. The application should include the following:

Cover Letter (1-2 pages) detailing your interest and fit for the STIA program; Proposed Research (1500-2500 words): include a description of the research, including an explicit statement of the question that you plan to investigate, the methodology you will use, the importance of the work, and the name of the STIA faculty members(s) you wish to work with and how your proposal relates to their current research; DEI statement (one page; 500-750 words); Curriculum Vitae; References: three letters of recommendation.

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or other categories protected by law.