Employment Opportunities
Postdoctoral Researcher in Democracy
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 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. A successful postdoctoral candidate 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.
The individual selected for this position 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. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2024. The position is available starting January 2025 with the possibility of joining no later than August 2025. This position is located in South Bend, Indiana. Reasonable moving expenses will be covered.
Qualifications
A successful postdoctoral candidate will have a Ph.D. in Political Science or a closely related field conferred by December 1, 2024 and will have earned their PhD no sooner than 2021.
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.
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