Post Doctoral Fellow

Emory • Atlanta, GA

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. This position involves designing and conducting research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career. The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc. The role involves designing and evaluating experiments, developing new ideas that promote current research, and preparing and publishing scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator. The position may also be responsible for the operation of specific equipment and may involve teaching techniques to others, training, and supervising research staff. These are temporary appointments as a research trainee, with an initial one-year term, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available. Appointments cannot exceed five years. The English department invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow who will teach five courses for the 2026-2027 academic year, starting in August 2026. Applicants must have a PhD conferred before August 1, 2026. The salary for the 2026-27 academic year will be $55,000. Positions are available in the following areas: Early and/or 19th-century American literature and culture, Latinx Literature and Culture, or Literature and Medicine or Ecocriticism.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field.
• Excellent scientific writing ability.
• Strong oral communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues.
• PhD conferred before August 1, 2026.
• Specialization in one or more of the areas: Early and/or 19th-century American literature and culture, Latinx Literature and Culture, or Literature and Medicine or Ecocriticism, as demonstrated by juried publications and presentations, dissertation and comprehensive-exam foci, and/or teaching experience.
• A letter of application outlining interest in and qualifications for the position, including information about teaching experience and evidence of excellence in teaching.
• A CV.
• An article-length writing sample that demonstrates the candidate’s interest and expertise in one or more of the areas of specialization.
• Three letters of recommendation submitted directly to Interfolio.
• Dissertation abstract.
• Two or more syllabi for classes taught.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct research within a specified field.
• Receive advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator.
• Enhance professional skills and research independence.
• Design and evaluate experiments.
• Develop new ideas that promote current research.
• Prepare and publish scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
• May be responsible for operation of specific equipment.
• May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff.
• Teach five courses for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Benefits

• Renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree