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Postdoctoral Researcher in Democracy (3 positions)

The Kellogg Institute for International Studies, part of the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame, is seeking a postdoctoral researcher(s) as part of the university’s Democracy Initiative. Individuals selected for the postdoctoral position will have the option of renewing their appointment for a second year, conditional on satisfactory performance.

  1. A successful postdoctoral candidate for position one will have a Ph.D. in Political Science, strong quantitative methodological skills, and a comparative research agenda preferably addressing questions of democracy, public opinion, political behavior, and attitudinal change. In addition to carrying out independent research, the hire will be part of the research team of the Notre Dame Violence against Women (E-VAW) Lab and contribute to projects examining the effects of democratic backsliding on public opinion through the lens of gender as well as other related lab projects.  
     
  2. A successful postdoctoral candidate for position two will have a Ph.D. in Political Science or Sociology by the start of the 2025-26 academic year. Expertise on Latin America and excellent quantitative and qualitative skills are essential, as the candidate is expected to contribute to both quantitative and qualitative analyses. Strong knowledge of the literature on political regimes is desirable, but scholars who have expertise on a wide range of subjects related to democracy could be outstanding candidates even if they have not worked directly on political regimes. The candidate must have reading proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese.  
     
  3. A successful postdoctoral candidate for position three will have a Ph.D. in modern Latin American history by the start of the 2025-26 academic year. They should be interested in the histories of the Cold War and/or the Global Sixties, demonstrate an expertise in cultural studies, and have reading proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese.

The individual selected for the postdoctoral researcher position(s) can expect to devote approximately 50% of their time to activities related to research assistantship with co-authorship opportunities and collaborations with the Kellogg Institute, and 50% of their time to independent research. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to attend and present at the Kellogg Work In Progress Seminars, will have dedicated office space, and will be part of a cohort of visiting fellows and guest researchers. In addition, the position includes $5,000 per year in research funds.

To apply, please submit a cover letter that includes a description of your current research, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and three letters of recommendation, along with filling out the short application form.

The position(s) are located in South Bend, Indiana. Reasonable moving expenses will be covered.

  • For position one, review of applications will begin on December 15, 2024, deadline January 30, 2025. The position is available with a start date no later than August 2025. APPLY
     
  • For position two, review of applications will begin on February 3, 2025, deadline February 28, 2025.  Candidates are expected to join Notre Dame in August 2025. APPLY
     
  • For position three, review of applications will begin on February 3, 2025, deadline February 28, 2025. Candidates are expected to join Notre Dame in August/September 2025. APPLY

Qualifications
A successful postdoctoral candidate will have a Ph.D. in Political Science or a closely related field conferred by December 1, 2024 or must have completed their PhD within the past three years.

Application Instructions
To apply, please submit a cover letter that includes a description of your current research, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, three letters of recommendation, and fill out the short application form.

Salary
$65,000

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