Positions Vacant

Postdoctoral Fellowships 2010-2011

The United States Studies Centre (USSC) invites applications for its 2010-2011 class of Postdoctoral Fellows.

The fellowship program, directed by Professor Margaret Levi of the USSC and the University of Washington, is designed to bring to Sydney a cohort of the world's emerging scholarly leaders working on the United States in the humanities, social sciences and related professional disciplines.

The Centre will award up to six Fellowships for a 12-month period commencing on 1 September 2010. Fellowships are open to scholars within six years of receiving their PhDs as well as doctoral students who will be awarded their PhDs by the end of 2010.

Fellows are expected to be in residence and to complete a major research project as well as to engage with students and scholars in Sydney and around Australia during the fellowship period.

Salaries commence from AUD $82,112 and will be commensurate with experience and current employment.

Please ensure you read the eligibility and application document thoroughly before applying.

View the eligibility and application details here.

Download the Application Form here.

Download the Referee's Report here.

For further information please contact usscapp@usyd.edu.au.

Applications have now closed.  Applicants will be notified by 15 April 2010.