Post-doctoral Position in Development Studies
The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Media Studies (SOAM) at the American University of Beirut (AUB) invites applications for a Post-doctoral Fellow in Development Studies, beginning August 15, 2025. The initial appointment is for one academic year, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year, subject to university approval and funding availability. Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
This position is part of the department’s Critical Approaches to Development in the MENA project and contributes to AUB’s growing emphasis on interdisciplinary and regionally grounded approaches to development studies.
We seek applicants who hold a PhD in Development Studies or a related discipline (such as Political Economy, Sociology, Anthropology, or Geography), awarded between 2020 and 2025. The successful candidate will have an active research agenda in critical development studies, with a regional focus on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) strongly preferred.
The successful candidate will:
• Contribute to the Critical Approaches to Development in the MENA project through original research, publication, and participation in related academic activities.
• Participate in department and university programming related to development studies and interdisciplinary research in the region.
• Contribute to a collegial and dynamic department that values professionalism and collaboration.
• Potentially teach one course per semester within AUB’s newly launched Diploma in Development Studies.
Application Requirements:
A complete application includes:
• A letter of application detailing research interests and their alignment with the position.
• A curriculum vitae (CV).
• A research statement (2–3 pages) outlining current and future research plans.
• A writing sample (published or unpublished).
• Names and contact information for three references (letters of recommendation will only be requested for shortlisted candidates).
All application materials should be submitted via Interfolio.
Review of applications will begin on April 20, 2025.
For inquiries, please contact Dr. Rima Majed (rm138@aub.edu.lb).
Post-doctoral Position in "Americas and the MENA Region"(American Studies/History)
The American University of Beirut (AUB) invites applications for a
Post-Doctoral Researcher to join our vibrant academic community with a focus on
“Americas and the MENA Region.” This position offers an exceptional opportunity for interdisciplinary research at the intersection of the Americas and the Middle East and North Africa. We seek a scholar who will advance knowledge on the historical, intellectual, cultural, and socio-economic connections between these two critical regions.
Position Overview:
The position encourages research that is both comparative and interdisciplinary, spanning the fields of history, Ethnic and Racial Studies, Cultural Studies, and Womens Studies among others. The successful candidate will have a joint appointment at the Center for American Studies and Research (CASAR) and the Department of History and Archaeology. We are particularly interested in applicants whose research addresses one or more of the following areas: diasporas/migration/refugee studies, cultural exchange and representation, comparative social and religious movements, political activism among others. Candidates whose projects rely on the archival materials and collections of the AUB Jafet Library are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Duration: 1 year, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding.
• Location: American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
• Salary: depending on qualifications; plus housing stipend and research/travel award.
• Requirements:
- A Ph.D. in a relevant field, such as International Relations, Middle Eastern Studies, Latin American Studies, History, Sociology, or a related discipline.
- A demonstrated research interest in the Americas and the MENA region.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Knowledge of Arabic and/or Spanish is an asset.
• Duties:
- Teach two undergraduate courses throughout the year that may be cross-listed under American Studies and History
- Hold one public lecture (Fall Semester) organized by CASAR
- Participate in the Thamarat al Funun Colloquium organized by the Department of History and Archaeology (Spring Semester)
• Application Instructions: Interested applicants should submit:
- A cover letter outlining their research interests and how they align with the position.
- A current curriculum vitae (CV).
- A research proposal (maximum 2 pages) detailing the candidate’s project.
- A sample syllabus for a proposed course.
- Contact information for at least two academic references.
Please submit all materials to
Interfolio. Review of applications will begin on June 15, 2025. For further inquiries, please contact: Kirsten Scheid (ks28@aub.edu.lb).
We look forward to welcoming a dynamic researcher who is passionate about expanding our understanding of the interconnected histories and contemporary relations between the Americas and the MENA region.
The American University of Beirut is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. This position is sponsored through the generous funding of CASAR.
Post-doctoral Position: "Americas and the MENA Region" (Anthropology)
The American University of Beirut (AUB) invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Researcher to join our vibrant academic community with a focus on “Americas and the MENA Region.” This position offers an exceptional opportunity for interdisciplinary research at the intersection of the Americas and the Middle East and North Africa. We seek a scholar who will advance knowledge on the historical, intellectual, cultural, and socio-economic connections between these two critical regions.
Position Overview:
The position encourages research that is both comparative and interdisciplinary, spanning the disciplines of Anthropology & Science and Technology Studies, Multispecies relations, among others. The successful candidate will have a joint appointment at the Center for American Studies and Research (CASAR) and the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Media Studies. We are particularly interested in applicants whose research addresses the reciprocal effects of American liberalism in one or more of the following areas: activism and aesthetics, anthropological pedagogy and theorizing from the south, ecology and infrastructure, war and disaster, and states of dependence. Candidates whose projects engage in multimodal methods -- including but not limited to visual ethnography -- and who rely on the archival materials and collections of the AUB Jafet Library are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Duration: 1 year, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding.
• Location: American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
• Salary: depending on qualifications; plus housing stipend and research/travel award.
• Requirements:
- A Ph.D. in a relevant field, such as American Studies, Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Sociology, or a related discipline.
- A demonstrated research interest in the Americas and the MENA region.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Knowledge of Arabic and/or another regional language is an asset.
• Duties:
- Teach two undergraduate courses throughout the year that may be cross-listed under American Studies and Anthropology.
- Hold one public lecture (Fall Semester) organized by CASAR.
- Lead a reading group on a topic of the candidate’s choosing
.
• Application Instructions: Interested applicants should submit:
- A cover letter outlining their research interests and how they align with the position.
- A current curriculum vitae (CV).
- A research proposal (maximum 2 pages) detailing the candidate’s project.
- A sample syllabus for a proposed course.
- Contact information for at least two academic references.
Please submit all materials to
Interfolio. Review of applications will begin on June 15, 2025. For further inquiries, please contact: Kirsten Scheid (ks28@aub.edu.lb).
We look forward to welcoming a dynamic researcher who is passionate about expanding our understanding of the interconnected histories and contemporary relations between the Americas and the MENA region.
The American University of Beirut is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. This position is sponsored through the generous funding of CASAR.
Within the framework of Lebanese Law, the American University of Beirut is an equal opportunity employer.