Request for Support of Postdoctoral Researcher
The Kellogg Institute seeks proposals from faculty fellows interested in hiring a postdoctoral researcher to conduct research on a project dedicated to the study of democracy.
The Kellogg Institute seeks proposals from faculty fellows interested in working with and mentoring a postdoctoral researcher hired with funding provided by Kellogg and the University’s Democracy Initiative. Proposals should include research agendas for how the research would benefit from the collaboration with a postdoctoral researcher and specific skills needed. This call seeks to identify research needs focused on the theme of democracy and the subthemes of democratic protection, erosion, and resilience.
The Kellogg Institute will host two postdoctoral scholars for the academic year 2024-2025. The individuals selected for this position will devote approximately 50% of their time to activities related to research assistantship in the Kellogg Institute, and 50% of their time to their independent research. Candidates selected for this position 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.
Postdoctoral Researchers will be hired for a one-year term, with the option of renewing their appointment for a second year, conditional on satisfactory performance. For details of the current job posting click here.
Criteria
Faculty fellows of the Kellogg Institute are invited to submit proposals requesting postdoctoral research support for projects, new and existing, related to the study of democracy. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
- Complete the Request for Support of Postdoctoral Researcher where you will be asked to describe the project and discuss in detail the role of the postdoctoral researcher, their expected contribution to the proposed project, the skills required for the position, and the opportunities for professional development (collaborations, co-authorships, etc.) offered by the project. There are no budget requirements for this proposal as the Postdoctoral Researcher is fully funded.
- If this is a new research project, and you need other research funding, begin by submitting a Faculty Research Grant application. You will then be directed to complete the Request for Support of Postdoctoral Researcher.
Submission
The complete submission requires:
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A two page proposal that clearly identifies:
-the research question to be addressed
-the postdoctoral researcher's area of responsibility and/or role within the research project
-the skills required for the position - A work plan which includes milestones for when you hope to have work completed and expected accomplishments during the postdoctoral term (e.g., an article, a series of articles, a book).
- The opportunities for professional development (collaborations, co-authorships, etc.) offered by the project
*There are no budget requirements for this proposal as the Postdoctoral Researcher is fully funded.
Selection
The Kellogg Grants Committee will select two projects that will receive a postdoctoral researcher for an academic year, with the option of renewing their appointment for a second year, conditional on satisfactory performance.
Projects related to Policy and Practice Labs or Research Clusters, and those addressing questions of democratic erosion, democratic resilience, and strategies to protect democracy, will receive priority for consideration.
Faculty Fellows whose applications are successful will then participate in the selection of the postdoctoral researcher to ensure alignment of skills and compatibility with the project.