Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Asian American Studies

Northeastern University

Due January 31

The Global Asian Studies Program Northeastern University announces two 2-year Postdoctoral Fellowships in, respectively, Asian Studies and Asian American Studies to begin July 1, 2025. Specialization may be in any area of Asian Studies and Asian American Studies in disciplines of social sciences or humanities. We welcome projects in any field or period that connect critical questions in Asian Studies or Asian American Studies to global, diasporic, postcolonial, and/or transpacific dynamics.  We are especially interested in applicants with specialties in the following subfields that engage with the University’s research foci: science and technology; environmental studies; health/medical humanities; race and social justice; and/or digital humanities. The Postdoctoral Fellows will have access to a mentor and have one writing workshop presentation and session with faculty from across the university.

The fellowship offers the successful candidate a unique platform for professional advancement: financial and material support for independent research; the ability to develop substantive interdisciplinary teaching expertise; and the opportunity to play an instrumental role in nurturing the growing digital humanities community at Northeastern University.

This is a full-time benefits eligible position with an annual salary of $65,000. You will receive mentoring and clerical support, in addition to $5,000 annually for research and travel expenses.

Learn more about this opportunity here.