"Postdoctoral Associate, Egyptology"

Yale University: Faculty of Arts and Sciences: Humanities: Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations

Location

New Haven, CT

Open Date

Feb 20, 2026

Deadline

Feb 20, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Yale University intends to appoint a Postdoctoral Associate in Egyptology for the academic year 2026-2027. The responsibilities of this postdoctoral position are primarily research and writing in collaboration with the scholarly activities of Egyptology at Yale University. In addition, based on the curricular needs of the Egyptology program, the duties of this position may include the teaching of one course in the second term of the academic year. We welcome a wide array of interests and specializations, including those with archaeological, museological and philological focus.

This postdoctoral associate position is funded by the William K. and Marilyn M. Simpson Endowment for Egyptology, administered by the Department of Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations at Yale University. Yale’s academic activities in Egyptology include archaeological missions in Egypt, close affiliation with the Peabody Museum and other major museums and collections, and the regular hosting of visiting scholars. The postdoctoral associate will have the opportunity to access the available academic and research resources and participate actively in the Egyptology program’s activities which may include organizing an international conference.

Postdoctoral Associates at Yale University are appointed for 12-month terms. This position has funding for two years. Therefore, there is the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and available funding.

Compensation is commensurate with education and experience and will include Yale University’s benefits package.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have recently completed their PhD in Egyptology, having obtained their degree no more than five years ago. In addition to expert knowledge in their area of focus, we also expect them to have a broad knowledge of Egyptology in all its sub-fields, from prehistory to the end of the Coptic period. Field experience, acquaintance with museum collections and practices, and/or teaching experience are all desirable.

Application Instructions

As of February 20th, 2026, applicants may begin to upload their materials online via Interfolio.

INTERFOLIO LINK: https://apply.interfolio.com/181934

Applicants & writers of recommendation letters must upload documentation via Interfolio: (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) three recommendation letters addressed to Yale Egyptology Postdoctoral Associate Search Committee; and (4) a proposal for a research project to be conducted during the term of the appointment (maximum 2 pages).

Please note that applicants will be prompted in Interfolio to enter the information of recommendation letters writers who will receive instructions via email regarding how to upload recommendation letters in Interfolio.

For any questions, please contact Miguel Arturo Perez-Cabello, Senior Administrative Assistant: miguel.perez-cabello@yale.edu

Review of applications will begin on March 24th, 2026.