Presidential Postdoctoral Research Associate

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Description Brown University invites applications for its 2026-2028 Presidential Postdoctoral Research Associate Program, a two-year program at Brown that supports innovative, early-career Ph.D. graduates who are advancing diverse perspectives and scholarship in a range of fields and research areas, including the humanities, social sciences, physical sciences and engineering. The program is open only to those who have received their PhD from Brown recently, with degrees awarded after May 1, 2024 or degree requirements complete before May 31, 2026. Successful candidates will teach one course per semester as part of the appointment and will participate in activities related to the Presidential Postdoctoral Research Associate Program. In their letter of application, candidates should discuss possible courses they might offer and identify a program, department, center, or institute that is relevant to their research and teaching. Preference will be given to applicants who will join an academic unit that is distinct from their degree-granting program. This postdoctoral appointment is not renewable beyond year two. For this position, Brown offers only the J-1 visa classification to schol...