ISAW Research Scholar 2027-28

IMDiversity Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute for the Study of the Ancient World (ISAW) at New York University in New York, NY seeks up to three funded Research Scholars for the 2027-28 academic year.

Scholars will conduct independent research, participate in ISAW seminars, give a public lecture, and mentor graduate students, with residence required during the appointment.

Job description

ISAW Research Scholar 2027-28
New York University in New York, NY

Type: Full-Time
Salary: $81,999 - $101,999 per year
Category: Humanities; History; Ethnic and Multicultural Studies
New York University: NYU - NY: Institute for the Study of the Ancient World

Description:

The Institute for the Study of the Ancient World (ISAW) is a center for advanced scholarly research and graduate education, which aims to encourage particularly the study of the economic, religious, political and cultural connections between ancient civilizations. In an effort to embrace a truly inclusive geographical scope while maintaining continuity and coherence, the Institute focuses on the shared and overlapping periods in the development of cultures and civilizations around the Mediterranean basin, and across central Asia to the Pacific Ocean. The approaches of anthropology, archaeology, geography, geology, history, economics, sociology, art history, digital humanities, and the history of science and technology are as integral to the enterprise as the study of texts, philosophy, and the analysis of artifacts.

ISAW anticipates appointing up to three funded one-year Research Scholars for the 2027-28 academic year (September 1, 2027-August 31, 2028). Holders of these positions are appointed as professional research staff and will undertake research projects connected with ISAW's core academic mission. They are expected to be in residence at the Institute during the period for which they are appointed and to take part in the intellectual life of the community. In addition, Research Scholars are expected to participate in ISAW seminars, give a public lecture on their research at ISAW, and play an active role in mentoring graduate students.

Applicants should be individuals of scholarly distinction or promise in any relevant field of ancient studies who will benefit from the stimulation of working in an environment with colleagues in other disciplines. Scholars with a history of interdisciplinary exchange and scholars whose academic interests include Africa, Central Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia are especially welcome and encouraged to apply.

Research Scholars at ISAW have access to the Institute's own library, as well as to a wide range of other libraries at NYU, The Metropolitan Museum of Art (located a block away), and other institutions in New York City, including Columbia University and the New York Public Library. They are provided with their own carrel workspace.

A research account is provided to defray the cost of travel to conferences and other research expenses.

Research Scholar positions are available to scholars of all post-PhD career stages, from recently minted PhDs to retired academics. Current doctoral students in their final year of dissertation work are also welcome to apply, but please note that official conferral of the PhD must take place prior to the start-date of the position (September 1, 2027).

The application deadline is November 20th, 2026.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $81,999-$101,999. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

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