Pembroke Center Postdoctoral Research Associate 2027–28 at Brown University, USA

The Pembroke Center for Teaching and Research on Women at Brown University invites applications for Postdoctoral Research Associate positions for the academic year 2027–28. These residential fellowships are open to scholars from any discipline whose work engages with the theme “Rethinking Transnational Feminisms: Political Economy, Geopolitics, and Feminist Solidarities Across Borders.”

During their one-year residency, postdoctoral fellows conduct independent research, teach undergraduate courses they design themselves, and actively engage with the Pembroke Seminar’s interdisciplinary academic community. They also collaborate on research and academic programs while benefiting from faculty mentorship to further develop their professional skills and careers.

Appointments run from July 1, 2027, to June 30, 2028, with an annual salary, plus research and relocation support, and access to Brown’s health and dental plans. Applicants must hold a PhD (earned within the past four years from an institution other than Brown) and may not have a tenured position.

Applicants must submit the following documents

Cover Letter (explaining project relevance to the seminar + proposed course description)

Curriculum Vitae

Writing Sample (up to 7,000 words; with cover page if part of larger work)

If shortlisted, additional documents may be requested

Title and 250-word abstract of proposed research

5-page project statement (double-spaced)

Brief bibliography for research proposal

3 confidential recommendation letters

Course syllabus with description and reading schedule for a Gender and Sexuality Studies seminar

Applicants must meet the following requirements

Applicants must hold a PhD by the start of the fellowship.

The degree must be earned within the last four years from an institution other than Brown University.

Candidates may not hold a tenured position.

Open to scholars from any discipline (arts, humanities, social sciences, sciences, interdisciplinary fields).

Research must relate to the 2027–28 Pembroke Seminar theme: “Rethinking Transnational Feminisms: Political Economy, Geopolitics, and Feminist Solidarities Across Borders.”

Fellows are required to participate in the weekly research seminar and teach one undergraduate course.

Selection is based on scholarly potential and relevance to the research theme.

The Pembroke Center values candidates who contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

The selected candidates will benefit from the program as follows

Annual Salary: $65,000 – $71,596 (based on experience)

Research Support: $2,500 allowance for research expenses

Health & Dental Benefits: Access to Brown University’s plans

Professional Development: Faculty mentorship and collaboration opportunities

Teaching Experience: Opportunity to design and teach one undergraduate course

Submit your application via Interfolio.

Ensure to upload all required documents

Applications must be completed by November 23, 2026 (11:59 pm EST)

For further details and information, please visit the official website of Brown University.

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