Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship

Brown University invites applications for its 2025-2027 Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, a two-year program designed to support the development of early career scholars from diverse backgrounds  who show promise as innovative scholars. The fellows’ research interests must align with an existing academic program or institute at Brown University.

Successful candidates will teach one course per year as part of the appointment and will participate in activities related to the Presidential Postdoctoral Fellows Program. This postdoctoral fellowship is not renewable beyond year two.

Brown encourages all interested applicants to apply, regardless of race, national origin or gender.

Qualifications

Scholars with a Ph.D. in the physical sciences, engineering, life sciences, humanities, or social sciences will be considered.  Candidates  will be considered if their dissertation is completed by July 1, 2025. We are interested in scholars who demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion.

Application Instructions

Please submit a cover letter, CV, and three confidential letters of recommendation. The cover letter should include a description of your research and teaching interests, your work and interest in diversity and inclusion. You should also identify the academic department(s) and/or institute(s) in which you would like to work.

Applications received by October 31st, 2024 are assured of full review.

Postdoctoral Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.