Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Byzantine Studies Postdoctoral Research Associate 2027-28

University of Notre Dame; Notre Dame (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

University of Notre Dame’s Medieval Institute invites applications for a nine-month postdoctoral fellowship in Byzantine Studies. The successful candidate will conduct research in residence, contribute to a seminar workshop, and pursue scholarly publication in a vibrant scholarly community. Applicants must hold a Ph.D.

by start date and may come from any field within Byzantine Studies. Stipend aligns with NIH postdoctoral rate; benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. from an internationally recognized institution; must be in hand by start date.
• Research focus on some aspect of the Byzantine world; willingness to pursue scholarly publication.
• Open to qualified applicants in all fields and sub-disciplines of Byzantine Studies.

Responsibilities

• Pursue research in residence at Notre Dame's Medieval Institute during the academic year.
• Organize and contribute to a workshop within the Byzantine Studies Seminar with senior scholars on manuscript work or related topics.
• Advance scholarly publication and development of new subject areas in Byzantine studies.

Education

Ph.D. in Byzantine studies or related field

Job description

University of Notre Dame: College of Arts & Letters: Medieval Institute

Deadline

Feb 01, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Following substantial investment in the area of Byzantine Studies at the University of Notre Dame, including the acquisition of the Milton V. Anastos Library of Byzantine Civilization and generous support from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, the Mellon Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Medieval Institute at the University of Notre Dame is delighted to invite applicants for a nine-month postdoctoral fellowship in Byzantine Studies. This fellowship is designed for junior scholars with a completed doctorate whose research deals with some aspect of the Byzantine world. The successful applicant will be appointed as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and will be expected to pursue promising research towards scholarly publication and/or the development of new subject areas. This fellowship is open to qualified applicants in all fields and sub-disciplines of Byzantine Studies, such as history (including its auxiliary disciplines), archaeology, art history, literature, theology, and liturgical studies, as well as the study of Byzantium’s interactions with neighboring cultures. The fellowship holder will pursue research in residence at the University of Notre Dame’s famed Medieval Institute during the academic year.

In addition, towards the conclusion of the fellowship period the Postdoctoral Research Associate's work will be at the center of a workshop organized within the framework of the Byzantine Studies Seminar. Senior scholars, chosen in cooperation with the Medieval Institute, will be invited for this event treating the Postdoctoral Research Associate's subject matter. The senior scholars will discuss draft versions of the Postdoctoral Research Associate's book manuscript or articles or discuss the further development of ongoing research projects.

Stipend: the corresponding NIH postdoctoral rate (following the policy established by the University of Notre Dame), plus benefits. At the time of posting, that stipend rate is $47,610 for the 9-month term of this fellowship.

Qualifications

Byzantine Studies Postdoctoral Research Associates must hold a Ph.D. from an internationally recognized institution. The Ph.D. must be in hand by the beginning of the fellowship term. The Ph.D. cannot have been awarded more than five years before the start date of the fellowship appointment (from the date of the conferral of the degree).

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597 .