The Eleanor Searle Postdoctoral Instructorship in the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine at Caltech and The Huntington
Two-year postdoctoral fellowship for recent Ph.D.s in history of science, technology, and medicine, combining research at The Huntington with teaching at Caltech.
Funder: Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
Due Dates: November 15, 2026 (Full application, 2027–2028 cycle)
Funding Amounts: Two-year postdoctoral fellowship; typical awards for long-term fellowships are $50,000/year, but specific stipend for this instructorship is not listed.
Summary: Two-year postdoctoral fellowship for recent Ph.D.s in the history of science, technology, and medicine, combining teaching at Caltech with research at The Huntington.
Key Information: Offered every other year; fellows teach two courses/year at Caltech and conduct independent research at The Huntington.
Description
This is a two-year postdoctoral instructorship jointly offered by Caltech and The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. It is designed for recent Ph.D. holders in the history of science, technology, and medicine. The awardee will teach two courses per year at Caltech and simultaneously pursue their independent research agenda, making full use of The Huntington's extensive collections and scholarly community. The fellowship is offered every other year and provides a unique opportunity to develop both teaching and research portfolios in a collaborative, resource-rich environment.
