Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Columbia University's Sakp Sabanc Center for Turkish Studies invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship for the academic year 2025-26. The postdoctoral fellow will hold the rank of Postdoctoral Research Scholar. The fellowship is open to scholars in the humanities and social sciences studying any period within the confines of Turkish studies. The successful candidate is expected to develop an innovative research project that advances the field of Turkish studies. For the duration of their appointment, the fellow is expected to be in residence in New York City and be an active member of the Sakp Sabanc Center's intellectual community. The fellow is also expected to organize a workshop or panel on a subject related to their research. The cost of the organization of this event will be covered by the Sakp Sabanc Center within budgetary limits.

The fellowship competition is open to candidates who have received their Ph.D. degree in the humanities or social sciences after May 2022 and have written a dissertation on an aspect of Turkish Studies. The fellow cannot hold another scholarship, visiting, or employment position during the term of the fellowship. The fellow must have successfully defended and deposited their dissertation prior to the commencement of the appointment.

The fellowship cannot be deferred, and cannot be renewed for a second year.

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

The application consists of:

1. Cover letter of a maximum of 3 pages that situates your research within a broader disciplinary context, summarizes the findings of your dissertation and describes the work you hope to accomplish during your postdoctoral fellowship.
2. Curriculum Vitae (no more than 5 pages) with a list of publications
3. Writing sample (journal article, book chapter, or dissertation chapter)
4. Graduate transcript(s)
5. Two letters of recommendation.

Applications received by Feb 10, 2025, will receive full consideration.