Maritime and Naval Studies Program Postdoctoral Associate

The Maritime and Naval Studies Program (MNSP), directed by Paul Kennedy, the J. Richardson Dilworth Professor of History and Global Affairs, will award one postdoctoral associate position starting in either fall semester 2026 or spring semester 2027. The MNSP postdoctoral associate must have a completed Ph.D. degree in a relevant before beginning the fellowship. Faculty members at other institutions are eligible to apply if they have sabbatical leave funding and/or partial salary support that could be held concurrently with the fellowship.

Ph.D. in History or other relevant field and demonstrable experience (either as a doctoral candidate, faculty member, and/or naval officer) in researching maritime and naval history in a way relevant to today’s military and political challenges.

Please submit the following.

• C.V.
• 1000-word statement, including a statement of proposed research and summary of relevant experience
• Names and contact details of three references who have confirmed that they will provide references (for avoidance of misunderstanding: the applicant does not need to forward letters from these recommenders, just confirm with the recommenders that they will provide letters in a timely fashion if the applicant is a finalist and program staff members request recommendations).
• Two writing samples, ideally published book chapters and/or peer-reviewed journal articles, but other kinds of articles and/or dissertation chapters are also acceptable.

Applications are due through Interfolio by midnight ET on Monday, March 2, 2026. Apply through this link:  .

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