Two-Year Mellon Postdoc: Religion & South Asian Studies

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 60,840 - 74,360; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual stipend

Research allowance

Relocation stipend

Job summary

Dartmouth College invites applications for a two-year residential postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Religion. Ideal candidates will specialize in South Asian religions and engage with karmic traditions. The fellowship supports emerging scholars by providing a stipend of $67,600 annually, along with research and relocation allowances.

Fellows will teach one course during their second year and are expected to fully engage with the college's mission to enhance academic excellence with diverse perspectives. Application deadline: September 16, 2026.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or ABD in relevant humanities discipline required.
• Degree must be conferred between January 1, 2025, and June 30, 2027.
• Fellows should focus on humanistic research methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in South Asian religions and karmic traditions.
• Teach one course in the second year within the department.
• Engage with Dartmouth's commitment to academic excellence.

Skills

Research in the humanities

Teaching experience

Ability to engage with diverse perspectives

Education

Ph.D. or ABD in relevant humanities discipline

Job description

Dartmouth College invites applications for a two-year residential postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Religion. Ideal candidates will specialize in South Asian religions and engage with karmic traditions. The fellowship supports emerging scholars by providing a stipend of $67,600 annually, along with research and relocation allowances.

Fellows will teach one course during their second year and are expected to fully engage with the college's mission to enhance academic excellence with diverse perspectives. Application deadline: September 16, 2026.