Postdoctoral Research Associate in Population Studies

Brown University: DOF: Population Studies & Training Center

Location: Providence, RI

Open Date: Oct 14, 2024

Deadline : Dec 08, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Population Studies and Training Center (PSTC) at Brown University invites applications for a postdoctoral position that is expected to be open starting on or around July 1, 2025. The initial term of appointment is one year, but reappointment for a second year is possible, subject to satisfactory performance. We welcome applications from candidates with a Ph.D. in a relevant social science discipline (e.g., anthropology, economics, sociology, demography, public policy, or related) at the time of appointment. We also welcome applicants with financial support from other sources, including the NIH F32 Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship. PSTC-funded Postdoctoral positions are contingent upon the availability of funding.

The PSTC builds scientific understanding of local, national, and global population challenges and their implications for health and well-being. PSTC focuses on demographic research in six main areas: children, families, and health; social inequalities; population, development, and environment; migration and urbanization; social foundations of health disparities; and reproductive health and HIV/AIDS. Potential applicants are encouraged to consult the PSTC website to learn more about research activities, intra-institutional links, and faculty affiliate interests.

Postdoctoral Research Associates are expected to spend their time working on independent research, and they may also collaborate with one or more mentors among our faculty affiliates. In addition, Postdoctoral Research Associates are expected to be active members of the PSTC community (e.g., participate in relevant workshops, regularly attend weekly PSTC Colloquia, present their work to the PSTC community, present research at the Population Association of America (PAA) annual meetings, and submit one or more articles for publication). They are also encouraged to prepare grant applications. In some cases, they may teach a course. Applicants should visit our PSTC faculty page and identify one or two potential faculty mentors; however, applicants are not required to contact potential mentors prior to submitting an application.

Qualifications

Applicants must have obtained a Ph.D. in a relevant social science discipline (e.g., anthropology, economics, sociology, demography, public policy, or related) at the time of appointment. Postdoctoral Research Associate is open to applicants regardless of citizenship status. Scholars from outside the United States are appointed under a J-1 visas (exchange visitor status) only.

Application Instructions

Apply via Interfolio at this link (http://apply.interfolio.com/157048).  Screening of applications will begin on December 8, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants should provide a CV, 2 examples of written work, and a cover letter with the following information: background, research interests and plans during the postdoctoral period, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and future employment goals. Please have three letters of recommendation submitted online through Interfolio.

PSTC seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our postdoctoral research associates richly varied disciplines, perspectives, viewpoints, and ways of knowing and learning.

Contact Meaghen Hanrahan (Meaghen_hanrahan@brown.edu) or Andrew Foster (afoster@brown.edu) with any questions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.