Postdoctoral Fellowship

Boston College Lynch School of Education and Human Development
Location: Chestnut Hill, MA
Posted On: 2024-12-17
Overview

To enhance the human condition, expand the human imagination, and make the world more just—that’s the mission driving the research and scholarship of our faculty and students. We put our mission into action through scholarship and research that informs policy and improves practice.

Fellowship Details

Duration: Two-year postdoctoral fellowship
Number of Positions: Two (2) fellows will be selected annually
Start Date: August 25, 2025

Fellowship Support and Expectations

Fellows will receive:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Research and professional development funds
- Mentorship from a faculty sponsor and access to a network of senior scholars
- Opportunities to teach one course per semester in their area of expertise
- Support for publishing, grant writing, and job market preparation

Fellows are expected to:
- Conduct independent research and collaborate with faculty members
- Participate in departmental and school-wide events and seminars
- Present their research at academic conferences
- Prepare for academic job market and transition to faculty positions

Contact Information

For questions about the postdoctoral fellowship Program, please contact:
Email: [email protected]

Qualifications
Eligibility

Applicants must have completed their Ph.D. in Education, Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Higher Education or a related field within the last three years or expect to complete their degree before the fellowship start date.

Application Instructions
Application Process

Applications for the postdoctoral fellowship should be submitted electronically to http://apply.interfolio.com/158357 by January 30, 2025. All application materials must be in PDF format and include the following:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Cover letter (2-3 pages) addressing:
- Your research interests and experience
- How your work aligns with the Lynch School's mission and the sponsoring faculty's research
- Your career goals and how this fellowship will support them
3. Research proposal (3-5 pages) outlining:
- Your proposed research project for the fellowship period
- Potential collaborations with faculty members at the Lynch School
4. Writing sample (e.g., published article, dissertation chapter, or manuscript in preparation)
5. Three letters of recommendation, to be sent directly by the recommenders to [[email protected]]
6. Unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts will be required if selected)