Empire Humanities Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow

H Net; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,300 - 73,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Research fund of $3,000

Job summary

The H Net is offering a Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship for 2027–28 to scholars in the humanities. This fellowship includes a $67,000 minimum stipend, a $3,000 research fund, and access to health insurance.

Candidates must hold a PhD or DPhil earned between May 2022 and December 2026, and teach one course while participating in research seminars. This position encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Penn's intellectual life.

Qualifications

• PhD must be completed between May 2022 and December 2026.
• Candidate must have a terminal degree in the humanities.
• Fellows are required to be in residence for the entire term.

Responsibilities

• Teach one course in humanities departments at Penn.
• Participate in the Center's weekly Mellon Research Seminar.
• Collaborate on planning a public symposium on the annual topic.

Education

PhD or DPhil in the humanities or allied fields

Job description

The H Net is offering a Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship for 2027–28 to scholars in the humanities. This fellowship includes a $67,000 minimum stipend, a $3,000 research fund, and access to health insurance.

Candidates must hold a PhD or DPhil earned between May 2022 and December 2026, and teach one course while participating in research seminars. This position encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Penn's intellectual life.