Offre d’emploi – John W. Baldwin Post-Doctoral Fellow

Position title: Post-Doctoral Fellow

Salary range: $64,480 – $77,327

Review timeline: January 15, 2024 until filled

Application Window

Open date: December 1, 2023

Next review date: Monday, Jan 15, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Feb 1, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The UCLA CMRS Center for Early Global Studies is pleased to announce a John W. Baldwin Post-Doctoral Fellowship for a recent Ph.D. whose work focuses on European medieval studies within the global comparative context. The position is for a maximum of 2 years, beginning July 1, 2024. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must have received their Ph.D. between September 1, 2018, and June 30, 2024.

The Post-Doctoral Fellow will be a scholar whose research aligns with the goals of the study of “Europe in the world” and who has demonstrated evidence of innovative methodologies. A successful applicant may be working in a discipline or between disciplines in the European Middle Ages, but should engage Europe in the world at micro and macro levels. We understand the European Middle Ages to include the period from the 3rd to the start of the 17th century, and where the 16th century is studied in continuity with the late medieval period. Mirroring the work of John W. Baldwin, for whom the postdoctoral fellowship is named, a successful applicant will conceive of Europe within a broader global context and be conversant across disciplines.

The Fellow will join the vibrant research and academic communities within the CMRS Center for Early Global Studies, with scholars working on all facets of early Global studies. He/she/they will have the following responsibilities and opportunities: develop their research agenda while participating regularly in CMRS-CEGS academic events; work collaboratively with a diverse group of scholars, graduate students, and other postdoctoral fellows; help to conceive Center’s programming (including public-facing programming). He/she/they will have the opportunity to prepare one scholarly event (workshop or small symposium) hosted by CMRS-CEGS in the second year.

Named to honor the legacy of the esteemed historian JOHN W. BALDWIN, this postdoctoral fellowship is made possible by a gift from Arcadia, a charitable fund that works to protect nature, preserve cultural heritage and promote open access to knowledge.

We are seeking to interview candidates with a demonstrable commitment to underrepresented and underserved populations and epistemologies, and with an enthusiasm for building ties across fields within the university. The appointment (which includes benefits) will be for a 24-month period. Salary will follow university standards for post-doctoral scholars and will reflect the applicant’s experience. Fellows are expected to be in residence for the duration of the fellowship period, and to maintain active research and publication programs.

Department: https://cmrs.ucla.edu/awards-fellowships/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications(required at time of application)

• Ph.D.; must have been awarded doctoral degree between September 1, 2018, and June 30, 2024.
• Research specialization in relevant field
• Commitment to cross-disciplinary and collaborative research
• Proven track record in designing and completing research assignments
• Ability to translate research findings into publishable research and public-facing formats

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae – Updated CV detailing both academic and professional achievements, including doctoral degree completion and any prior postdoctoral experience.
Cover Letter
Research Statement – Briefly describe research and training objectives for proposed Postdoctoral Scholar appointment, including an outline of how this research connects to the cross-disciplinary aims of the Baldwin fellowship.
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document.
Reference check authorization release form – Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
Evidence of Completion of Doctoral Degree – Copy of diploma, official transcript, or official statement from the awarding institution Registrar’s or equivalent student records office. Document must certify completion of all doctoral degree requirements.
Dissertation Thesis Abstract
Writing Sample – Sample publication or unpublished paper. Please limit to 35 pages, not including references and citations.
(Optional)

Reference requirements

3-5 required (contact information only)

Applicants are asked to provide contact information, including email address, for 3 to 5 references.

Apply link:https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09053

Help contact: kburgess@ucla.edu

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