Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Fellow — Political Anthropology

Brown University Anthropology Department; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Research funding

Job summary

Brown University invites applications for a two-year joint Postdoctoral Research Associate position between the Watson School for International and Public Affairs and the Department of Anthropology. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary research addressing global issues, with affiliation across departments to foster broad collaboration.

Selected candidates will teach one seminar annually (up to nineteen students) and present ongoing work to an interdisciplinary group, joining a competitive

Qualifications

• PhD in a related field completed or near completion by July 1, 2027.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research.
• Experience collaborating across disciplines and with faculty.

Responsibilities

• Teach one seminar per year (up to 19 students).
• Present work in progress to an interdisciplinary group.
• Engage with faculty across the Watson School and Anthropology Department to pursue research.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Political anthropology

Independent research

State-of-the-art methods

Education

PhD in related field

Job description

Brown University invites applications for a two-year joint Postdoctoral Research Associate position between the Watson School for International and Public Affairs and the Department of Anthropology. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary research addressing global issues, with affiliation across departments to foster broad collaboration.

Selected candidates will teach one seminar annually (up to nineteen students) and present ongoing work to an interdisciplinary group, joining a competitive