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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Africana Studies

Indiana University Academic Positions · Indianapolis, Marion County

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Fit summary

Best fit: recent PhD (or equivalent) in Africana Studies or adjacent fields seeking an on-site Indianapolis postdoc via IU’s academic hiring system, comfortable with research-first days and campus presence.

Day in the role

As a postdoctoral fellow in Africana Studies at Indiana University (Indianapolis posting), expect research writing, archival or community-engaged scholarship, seminar participation, and possible teaching or mentoring under faculty mentors. Days typically mix independent research, reading groups, grant or publication drafting, and campus meetings—not a remote desk job.

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No certified training pathway or cost list is provided for this role family. Strengthen: Africana Studies methods, academic writing, conference presentation, and teaching portfolio materials aligned with IU expectations.

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Indiana University Academic Positions invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Fellowship in Africana Studies. This Mellon Foundation–funded position is housed within the Black Humanities in the Midwest (BHIM) Africana Studies Research Center, a newly established research initiative at Indiana University Indianapolis in Marion County. The fellowship offers a distinctive opportunity to conduct independent scholarship while building connections within an engaged academic community. About the Role The postdoctoral fellow will pursue scholarly work that advances knowledge in Africana Studies within a supportive research environment. Designed for scholars with doctoral credentials and a demonstrated record of excellence, this full-time appointment is intended to foster intellectual development and position recipients for sustained academic engagement and leadership. What You'll Do Conduct independent, original research in your area of Africana Studies expertise Collaborate with faculty, graduate students, and fellow researchers within the BHIM Africana Studies Research Center Engage in the intellectual and scholarly life of Indiana University Indianapolis Contribute to advancing knowledge through research, writing, and scholarly discourse What We're Looking For Earned doctorate in Africana Studies, history, humanities, or a closely related discipline Demonstrated excellence in original scholarship meeting Indiana University's standards for tenure-track positions Commitment to advancing humanistic inquiry within Africana Studies Strong potential for meaningful scholarly impact and academic leadership Collaborative spirit and openness to working within an intellectually diverse research community About Indiana University Academic Positions Indiana University's Africana Studies Program and Center for African Studies and Cultures (CASC) are leaders in research, teaching, and public engagement. The Black Humanities in the Midwest (BHIM) Africana Studies Research Center represents a major institutional commitment to elevating humanistic scholarship on African and African diaspora communities. This Mellon Foundation–supported postdoctoral fellowship is integral to that mission. How to Apply To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

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