Hellenic Studies Program: Postdoctoral Associate

The Yale University Hellenic Studies Program seeks applications for one Postdoctoral Associate for the  academic year, chosen for the promise of their research. Housed in the Mac Millan Center for International and Area Studies, the interdisciplinary Hellenic Studies Program supports and coordinates the teaching and study of topics related to modern Greece at Yale.

The postdoctoral associate will be required to continue research or writing on topics related to Hellenic Studies and contribute to the development of planning, events, and conferences for the Hellenic Studies Program. Ideal candidates should work on topics related to Modern Greece and Modern Greek studies, including various disciplines within the humanities, social sciences, sciences, engineering, and medicine.

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.

Applicants must have completed their PhD within 5 years of beginning tdoctoral Associates are expected to be in full-time residence in New Haven, Connecticut, for the full academic year so that they can take an active part in the intellectual exchange with members of the Yale community.

The salary for this position is commensurate with experience and complies with the Yale Office of Postdoctoral Affairs compensation policy and includes a benefits package.

While applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, those received by February 1, 2027 will receive priority review. Only submissions through Interfolio will be accepted.

Application Materials

Required:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement (no more than 1000 words)
• Writing sample - No more than 30 pages. The sample can be a dissertation chapter, journal article, or other such academic paper.
• Two reference letters:
  The reference letters should address the applicant’s research and the broader significance of this research for higher education and research in Hellenic Studies. These letters are to be submitted by the reference writers through the Interfolio site.

For details on Yale’s Hellenic Studies program, please consult its website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./hellenic

All inquiries should be addressed to: hellenic

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