Post-doc CUNY

THE GRADUATE CENTER of
The City University of New York
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS AT THE CUNY GRADUATE CENTER, 2010-2011

The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, the Ph.D.-granting institution of CUNY, announces postdoctoral fellowships for the academic year 2010-2011 in three new interdisciplinary Committees in the following areas of inquiry: Science Studies, The Study of Religion, The Study of Globalization and Social Change. Positions will begin on September 1, 2010 and will be renewable for a second year.
The Graduate Center is devoted to advancing original research and training graduate students in over 30 fields in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in one of the disciplines in the humanities or humanistic social sciences. Candidates who have received the Ph.D. in 2007 at the earliest, or who have completed the requirements for the Ph.D. by the application deadline of April 12, 2010 are eligible.

The successful candidates will be housed in one of the Graduate Center’s three new Committees and will be expected to pursue their own research related to one of the above fields; to teach one doctoral seminar in an area of their expertise in the fall; and to convene and lead one research seminar in the spring. Fellows will also be expected to participate more generally in the administration and programming of theCommittee of their appointment.

To apply, please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, one sample publication or dissertation chapter, and the names and contact information for at least three references to: Postdoctoral Search Committee, Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President, CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016. The positions will remain open until filled. Review of applications will begin on April 12, 2010. Salary: $55,000/a plus benefits and a small research/travel allowance.

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