Postdoctoral Scholar -- Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies – The Stroum Center for Jewish Studies
Position Overview
Organization: Jackson School of International Studies
Title: Postdoctoral Scholar -- Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies – The Stroum Center for Jewish Studies
Position Details
Position Description
The Stroum Center for Jewish Studies (SCJS) in the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington invites applications for up to two full-time Postdoctoral Scholar positions.
These Postdoctoral Scholar positions are funded by the Hazel D. Cole Endowed Fellowship in Jewish Studies, a one-year in-residence fellowship, with the opportunity for reappointment. The fellowship will support deserving postdoctoral scholars in Jewish studies from September 16, 2027, through September 15, 2028 (a twelve-month service period).
The scholars selected as a Cole Fellow will contribute to the Stroum Center’s intellectual community, provide instructional activities as appropriate, engage in research, and support the broader academic mission of The Stroum Center for Jewish Studies. The thematic scope of the position remains intentionally flexible.
Illustrative areas of engagement include, but are not limited to:
- Research and working on publication
- Contribute to the Stroum Center, including but not limited to: public outreach; participating in SCJS programs, events, and affiliated academic activities; with opportunities to give public talks and engage in other center activities
- Participate in the SCJS colloquia series as a speaker during the appointment
- Engage in initiatives that enhance the visibility and institutional presence of Jewish Studies at the University of Washington
The salary range for this position is $5,705-$6,055 per month ($68,460- $72,660 annually).
University of Washington offers a wide range of benefits as part of the postdoctoral scholar compensation package, including medical, dental and vision insurance programs; tax-deferred investing through the UW retirement options; vacation and sick time off; and life and long-term disability insurance: https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/orientation/summaries/postdoctoral-scholars/.
Postdoctoral employees are represented by the UAW Local 4121 employee union and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website: https://hr.uw.edu/labor/academic-and-student-unions/uaw-postdocs.
About the Hazel D. Cole Fellowship: Hazel D. Cole was an active participant in the Seattle Jewish community, holding leadership positions in the Seattle chapter of Hadassah, the National Council of Jewish Women, the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle Women’s Division, and ORT (Organization for Rehabilitation and Training). Cole’s sister and brother-in-law, Althea Stroum and Samuel Stroum, established the Hazel D. Cole Fellowship at the University of Washington in her memory in 1991. View a list of past fellows and their research topics.
About the Stroum Center for Jewish Studies: Based in the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, the Stroum Center for Jewish Studies is home to the flagship Jewish studies program of the Pacific Northwest, with more than thirty affiliated faculty members. Our offerings include an undergraduate major and minor, as well as an interdisciplinary graduate fellowship that supports graduate students from a wide variety of disciplines.
Through our website, innovative digital projects, and public programming, the Stroum Center seeks to engage students and the broader community in Jewish studies scholarship. Our faculty conduct cutting-edge research in fields ranging from comparative ancient religions to early modern philosophy and contemporary politics.
The Stroum Center is also home to a world-renowned Sephardic Studies program, which is focused on research, teaching, and recuperation of the histories, cultures, and language of Ladino-speaking Sephardic Jews. In addition to public programming and innovative courses, the program hosts one of the largest online open-access repositories of Ladino books and Sephardic artifacts in the world.
Qualifications
The position is open to scholars with a Ph.D. in the social sciences or humanities, whose research and teaching focus is on Jewish Studies. Applicants’ doctoral degree must be conferred by the appointment start date.
Instructions
Applicants should submit a cover letter, a statement explaining research and what they plan to accomplish while at the University of Washington, a curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for two references. All materials should be submitted via Interfolio.
In your cover letter, outline your interest in this position, your academic interests and background, your training and discipline, and what unique qualities you’d bring to the Stroum Center and the University of Washington. Please articulate how your past experiences and/or future plans in research, teaching, mentoring, and/or service promotes a sense of belonging and fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Review of applications will begin after the application deadline. Decisions will be made and announced by April 2027.
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