Oriental Institute Job Posting: Post-Doctoral Scholar
The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago invites applications
for the Oriental Institute’s Annual Post-Doctoral Scholar Conference
program for the 2009–2010 academic year. This is a twelve-month,
non-renewable appointment. The Post-Doctoral Scholar will organize and
conduct a two-day conference at the Oriental Institute on key
comparatively oriented theoretical or methodological issues in the field
of ancient studies (archaeological, text-based, and/or art historical
avenues of research). We encourage cross-disciplinary proposals that
deal with the ancient Near East (including Egypt) or that compare the
Near East with other cultural areas. Applicants should take into
consideration the research interests represented at the Oriental
Institute. The conference will take place in early to mid March 2010.
After the conference, the Post-Doctoral Scholar will work with
publication staff to assemble and edit the proceedings for publication
in the “Oriental Institute Seminars” series. The incumbent is also
encouraged to pursue his or her own research while in residence and to
interact with the Oriental Institute community.
Information on past Oriental Institute Annual symposia can be viewed at:
http://oi.uchicago.edu/research/symposia/
Qualifications: Ph.D. in a discipline relating to ancient studies must
be complete at the time of appointment. Applicants should send:
1. 5-page proposal outlining nature and structure of the conference
(including names and paper topics of six to eight key participants
who have agreed to make presentations, should the conference be
funded)
2. curriculum vitae
3. 3 letters of reference (these may be sent under separate cover)
Electronic submissions are welcome. Deadline for completed applications
is Friday, January 9th, 2009. Start date is September 1, 2009. Please
send applications to:
Post-Doctoral Scholar Program
attn. Mariana Perlinac, Oriental Institute
University of Chicago
1155 East 58th St.
Chicago, IL 60637
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The University of Chicago is an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer.
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