Penn Lauder Center for International Education & Research (CIBER), University of Pennsylvania
Posted: October 27, 2009
Description:
The Penn Lauder Center for International Business Education & Research (CIBER) seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in the area of Latin American Studies either for the spring and fall semesters of 2010, or for the fall and spring semesters of the 2010-2011 academic year. The holder of this position must have earned a recent PhD or doctorate in a relevant social science discipline (e.g. economics, history, political science, sociology, anthropology), be actively engaged in research on Latin America, and speak fluently Spanish and/or Portuguese. S/he will be expected to reside in the greater Philadelphia area, to develop and teach a one-semester, graduate-level course on the political economy of Latin America, to meet regularly with graduate students and provide them with advice regarding their research projects and language proficiency development, and to attend events and participate in other relevant projects or activities organized by the Penn Lauder CIBER and the Lauder Institute. The Postdoctoral Researcher will have shared office accommodation at the Penn Lauder CIBER facility but will hold an appointment through the relevant academic Department at the University of Pennsylvania. The stipend for the academic year will be $40,000.
Deadline:
Applications will be considered beginning December 1, 2009.
Minimum Requirements:
PhD or doctorate and fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of the Latin American political economy.
Documents Required:
A brief letter summarizing the applicant's qualifications for the position, evidence of previous teaching accomplishments, a current CV, and three letters of recommendation.
Contact Information:
Director, Penn Lauder CIBER, c/o kanorton@wharton.upenn.edu
Additional Information:
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