Postdoctoral Associate in the Study of Myanmar, 2022-2023

Application Deadline: February 25, 2022

Description:

The Council on Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS) at Yale University seeks applications for the position of Postdoctoral Associate in Southeast Asian Studies with a focus on Myanmar. The appointment period is from July 1, 2022 - June 30th, 2023.

The Postdoctoral Associate will collaborate with CSEAS faculty to organize, facilitate, and attend events related to Myanmar at Yale, as well as to attend the brownbag series in Southeast Asian Studies, which meets on most Wednesdays at noon throughout the academic year. In addition, the fellow will teach one course of their own design in either of the two semesters in residence. During the fellowship period, the fellow will also be asked to devote the equivalent of one semester of teaching to supporting initiatives on the study of Myanmar at Yale. Aside from these duties, the fellow will be encouraged to devote all other time during the appointment to their own research and publishing agenda. CSEAS will endeavor to create mentorship opportunities for the fellow with faculty in the Council, and, where appropriate, across the university.

Qualifications and Requirements

Ph.D. awarded between 2019 and June 15, 2022; specializing in Myanmar with disciplinary training in the humanities and social-sciences; during appointment, pursue a significant research and writing project; assist in ongoing efforts at Yale to support the study of Myanmar; participate in core CSEAS activities such as the weekly brownbag series; and teach one course with substantial Myanmar-related content during the 2022-2023 academic year.

To foster mentorship and collaboration, proposals that express synergies with current CSEAS faculty research interests are encouraged; however, novel proposals bringing new perspectives to Southeast Asian Studies are also welcome, provided that applicants can demonstrate potential ways their work would engage with faculty at Yale.

Residence in New Haven will be expected in order to foster intellectual exchange with other members of the Program. If public health considerations continue to demand remote work during the postdoctoral period in 2022-2023, the residency requirement may be relaxed in accordance with University regulations, as well as U.S. and Connecticut State public health guidelines.

Application Instructions

To apply to the Council on Southeast Asia Studies at Yale University, you are required to submit the following materials online via Interfolio (apply.interfolio.com/101182):

• Cover Letter
• CV/Resume
• Abstract of Dissertation
• A Brief Course Proposal or Syllabus of a Proposed Course
• Writing Sample of 8,000-10,000 Words
• Names and Contact Information for Three References

Application materials should be submitted for review by February 25th, 2022 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Confidential letters of recommendation and additional information may be solicited from finalists for the position.

All application materials must be submitted online through Interfolio (apply.interfolio.com/101182).

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For additional questions, please contact Kris Mooseker, Program Manager for CSEAS by email at kristine.mooseker@yale.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.