Program in Agrarian Studies Postdoctoral Associates

Overview

The Agrarian Studies Program will appoint two postdoctoral associates for the  academic year, chosen for the promise of their research. Housed in the Mac Millan Center for International and Area Studies, the Program in Agrarian Studies at Yale fosters the interdisciplinary study of agrarian societies, historically and across the world. We aim to be the crossroads for the best work in the humanities, the social sciences, environmental studies, and related professional fields that breathes new life into the study of farmers, agriculture, and rural society and captures the texture of lived experience as well contributing to theoretical and conceptual advances.

The postdoctoral associates will be required to be in residence for the  academic year, present a paper, and attend the weekly colloquium. Emerging scholars are encouraged to apply and established scholars may also apply. Applicants from knowledgeable activists and public intellectuals whose work on rural life transcends the academy may also be considered. Graduate students who are working on their doctoral degrees may apply, but fellowship recipients must have completed their PhD dissertations and present proof that they have received their doctoral degree.

Postdoctoral Associates are expected to be in residence in New Haven, Connecticut, for the full academic year to participate in intellectual exchange with other members of the Program. The salary for this position is commensurate with experience and includes a benefits package.

• Be in residence for the  academic year
• Present a paper and attend the weekly colloquium
• Engage with the Agrarian Studies community and contribute to program activities

• Emerging scholars or established scholars with relevant research in agrarian studies or related fields
• Graduate students nearing completion may apply; fellowship recipients must have completed their PhD and provide proof
• Ability to participate actively in intellectual exchange within the program

First-stage Final date to receive applications for the 2026–2027 Associates is Monday, January 5, 2026 at Midnight EST. This is a firm deadline. First-stage applications require a two-page proposal and a two-page CV. If more is submitted, the Selection Committee will read only the first two pages of each document. Short-listed applicants will be asked to provide no more than 25 pages of a writing sample and two letters from referees.

For details on Agrarian Studies, please consult the website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

To Apply,

Program in Agrarian Studies
Mac Millan Center, Yale University
Box 208206, New Haven, CT , USA
Campus address: 230 Prospect Street, New Haven, CT 06511

Email: agrarian.studies

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