Interdisciplinary Postdoc: Political Sociology (J-1)

Mundelein Elementary School District 75; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University invites applications for a two-year joint Postdoctoral Research Associate position within the Watson School for International and Public Affairs and the Department of Sociology. The role focuses on political sociology with opportunities for independent research and teaching one seminar annually, engaging with faculty across disciplines.

Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. by July 1, 2027 or have been earned since Sept 1, 2025.

Qualifications

• PhD must be completed by July 1, 2027 or have been earned since Sept 1, 2025.
• Interdisciplinary research with applications in political sociology.
• Candidates should show potential for independent research and collaboration with Brown faculty.

Responsibilities

• Teach one seminar course per year (up to nineteen students).
• Present work in progress to an interdisciplinary group.
• Conduct independent research in collaboration with Watson School and Sociology faculty.

Skills

Interdisciplinary research

Political sociology

Academic collaboration

Teaching

Education

PhD in sociology or related field

Job description

Brown University invites applications for a two-year joint Postdoctoral Research Associate position within the Watson School for International and Public Affairs and the Department of Sociology. The role focuses on political sociology with opportunities for independent research and teaching one seminar annually, engaging with faculty across disciplines.

Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. by July 1, 2027 or have been earned since Sept 1, 2025.