"Postdoctoral Research Associate in Egyptology and Assyriology 2026-28"

The Department of Egyptology and Assyriology at Brown University seeks to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate and invites applications from early-career scholars who work in any of the areas covered by the department: Egyptology, Assyriology, and History of the Exact Sciences in Antiquity. The appointment will be for two years beginning on August 1, 2026.

Postdoctoral Research Associates are expected to pursue their own research and publications and are required to teach one course each semester, typically one at the undergraduate level and one graduate seminar. The department is particularly interested in new courses that contribute to fostering a diverse and inclusive curriculum and learning environment. Postdoctoral Research Associates are also expected to participate in the academic life of the department, for example, by coordinating its colloquium series and workshops, engaging intellectually with the department’s students and faculty, and actively participating in the department community.

Candidates should have received their doctorate from an institution other than Brown University within the last five years and must have the PhD (or equivalent) in hand by July 31, 2026.

Selected candidates who have not completed all requirements for their doctoral degree by the position start date will be appointed as a Research Associate at a reduced salary until all degree requirements are completed.

For this position, Brown offers only the J-1 visa classification to scholars who need immigration sponsorship in order to enter the U.S. and commence lawful employment under the terms of their appointment.

All candidates should submit a (1) curriculum vitae (including publication list), (2) three confidential letters of reference, (3) a document containing short descriptions of three proposed courses (150–300 words each), and (4) a letter of application that details their research and teaching interests, explains how their work complements or supplements the research areas of the department’s faculty, and articulates how they would contribute to the research and/or teaching missions of our diverse and inclusive university community. For full consideration candidates must submit all materials via Interfolio by January 5, 2026, after which time applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

For further information:

Chair, Search Committee
Department of Egyptology and Assyriology
Brown University
Box 1899 / 2 Prospect Street
Providence, RI 02912-1899
USA
EA@brown.edu