FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
General requirements
No, ability to speak French* isn't necessary; the entire IAST-TSE community speaks English.
*except for positions where proficiency in the language is required.
No, there are no nationality restrictions.
Eligible Research Fellow candidates are active researchers who have or will have completed their PhD after December 2023 and before September 2027.
In general we prefer to appoint candidates who have not previously held a postdoctoral appointment. However, we are willing to consider cases where an IAST Research Fellowship would be a good complement to the work undertaken in a previous postdoctoral appointment. Please be explicit about this in your cover letter.
Application material
In your CV, you should include your academic background, your former positions, your publications and any other information you think relevant. We don’t provide a template.
In your cover letter, you should include information which shows your motivation and strengths. You should not only focus on your past work, but also highlight your future research plans. We don’t provide a template.
The referees should upload their letters of recommendation (only pdf) using the link which has been sent directly to them by email. There is no page limit.
Please note: Starting on the date you submit your application, the link for submitting letters of recommendation will be valid for only 15 days. Be sure to let them know.
No, use English.
The cover letter can be addressed to the IAST Director, Jean-François Bonnefon
You have to provide us with writing samples which best represent your work. They can be published (ideal) or unpublished papers.
The deadline is 30th November.
Applications submission
No, we can’t accept applications by email. Please use only the application form using the link on the IAST website. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Only PDF files can be uploaded.
We encourage researchers who are working on interdisciplinary topics to apply. Our recruitment committee will then decide the relevance of your research to the IAST vision. Please don't send an email asking if you research topics are relevant.
We cannot answer this in advance. Please apply to the position online, and then our recruitment committee will be able to evaluate your dossier.
Conditions
These are questions that are discussed in detail with successful applicants before the details of their offer are finalized. However, we try our best to be as flexible and helpful as we can towards scholars to whom we are able to offer a position.
This is a question that is discussed in detail with successful applicants before the details of their offer are finalized.
There is no fixed number of appointments; it will depend on how many suitable candidates we have.