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The Medieval Academy of America E-mail Distribution List 29 August, 2016 [please forward and post at will] Applications are now being accepted for a two-year Postdoctoral Editorial Fellowship at *Speculum*, the journal of the Medieval Academy of America. The *Speculum* fellowship represents a significant fulfillment of one aspect of the Medieval Academy's continuing efforts to recognize and support extraordinary medievalists in the early stages of their careers. We believe that after the fellowship tenure, the *Speculum* fellow will be a more experienced scholar and editor and will be an exceptionally attractive candidate for academic positions, as well as for significant publishing and editorial opportunities. This two-year full-time post at *Speculum* offers qualified individuals the opportunity to develop as scholars and editors. The term of the award is subject to the Fellow's acceptable performance of the duties required, as determined by the Editor of *Speculum*. Fellows will receive: * $43,000 annual stipend * Health benefits * Special Borrower's privileges at Widener Library, Harvard University * Limited travel funds Fellows are expected to: * Continue to develop research program 1 day/ week. * Assume responsibilities for a particular set of editorial tasks at *Speculum*. These tasks will include, but are not limited to: liaising with book review editors; contacting reviewers; checking citations for accepted articles; proofreading reviews, Brief Notices, Books Received, and Tables of Contents, and entering corrections; proofing full issues of *Speculum* * Participate in the cultural life of medieval studies in the Boston area. * Reside in the Boston area during the fellowship period. Eligible candidates must meet the following requirements and demonstrate the following qualifications: * PhD in some field of medieval studies completed before the end of spring term, 2017, but no earlier than January 1, 2011 * Attention to detail and evidence of a high level of scholarly precision, particularly with regards to bibliographic detail * Strong work ethic * Facility with languages * Demonstrated ability to manage large amounts of digital information The deadline for applications is 15 October. Click here[1] for more information and to apply.
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