Massachusetts Institute of Technology, History Section
Position ID:
MIT-History Section-POSTDOCTORALASSOCIATE [#30660]
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Associate in Middle Eastern History
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2025/10/22 11:59PM
* (posted 2025/09/24, listed until 2026/03/18)
* (posted 2025/09/24, listed until 2026/03/18)Position Description:
Position Description
The MIT History Section invites applications for two 2-year Postdoctoral Fellowships in Middle Eastern History offered as part of a new History of Now Initiative. These inaugural fellowships will run from July 2026 to July 2028. We seek outstanding junior scholars whose research engages Arab and/or Jewish History in the Middle East and North Africa, in any time period. We have particular interest in scholars working on Palestinian and/or Israeli history or the history of Jewish-Muslim relations. Position Details: -Full-time, two-year appointment; -Applicants must have received a Ph.D. in History (or a related field) within the past five years and no later than July 2026; -Fellows are expected to be in full-time residence at MIT during the academic year; -Each fellow will be assigned a committee of faculty mentors; -Fellows will have the opportunity to share work-in-progress with History faculty and convene a first-book manuscript workshop. Responsibilities: -Actively participate in the intellectual life of MIT’s History Section; -Present at least one public lecture at MIT during the fellowship term; -Teach one course per academic year, determined in consultation with the History faculty and aligned with both the fellow’s expertise and the Section’s curricular needs. Applicants should submit the following through AJO: -Cover letter; -Curriculum vitae; -Research statement (~1,500 words); -Writing sample (dissertation chapter or scholarly article); -Names of two recommenders (letters will be requested if the applicant advances). Compensation and Benefits: -Annual salary is aligned with the standard postdoctoral associate salary at MIT; -Eligible for all MIT employee benefits as described by MIT's Benefits Office. Deadline: Applications must be received by October 22, 2025. We foresee holding Zoom interviews with semi-finalists in November and campus interviews with finalists in December. Questions may be directed to Kathleen Lopes, kalopes@mit.edu.MIT is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. View MIT Policy on Non Discrimination and EEOC’s Know Your Rights. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including possible verification of any findings of misconduct (or pending investigations) from prior employers.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Writing Sample (dissertation chapter or scholarly article)
- Two references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )
And anything else requested in the position description.
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