Position Description

The Elie Wiesel Center for Jewish Studies at Boston University invites applications for a one-year Postdoctoral Associate in Jewish Studies.

There is a possibility of renewal subject to review and available funding.

This fellowship is open to scholars in all fields of Jewish Studies.  

The Fellowship provides a stipend of $67,500.00 per year. The Fellow will be expected to be in residence at the Center, conduct research, participate actively in the intellectual life of the University, and give a BU Jewish Studies Research Forum presentation on the subject of their research. The Fellow will also teach one course per year, during the fall semester.  The Fellow may not undertake any other sustained teaching or employment during his/her tenure at Boston University. 

Expected start date for this position is September 1, 2026.

Application deadline: January 9, 2026.

Applicants must have earned the PhD within the past 3 years. Advanced doctoral students applying must include a statement from their dissertation supervisor indicating that they will have the Ph.D. in hand by July 1, 2026. Applicants should submit the following materials via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31335:

• A letter of intent stating how applicant would use the year to further his/her research and scholarly publication (not to exceed 5 pages);
• A current CV;
• A writing sample, not to exceed 20 pages;
• Three letters of recommendation
• An official transcript from the applicant's doctoral-granting institution.

Since its founding in 1839, Boston University has embraced a mission of openness and access, becoming one of the first universities in the nation to welcome all students of ability regardless of race, gender, or creed. That tradition shapes our enduring commitment to academic freedom, free inquiry, and the robust exchange of ideas.

We seek scholars who will contribute to our community of teachers and researchers through excellence in innovative scholarship, engaged teaching, and participation in the intellectual life of the University. Boston University provides an environment where faculty and students work together across disciplines, perspectives, and experiences to advance knowledge and address society’s most pressing challenges.

 Boston University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Retaliation is also prohibited. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.  Under Massachusetts law, we may not require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

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