Postdoctoral Fellowship

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Research support

Job summary

Indiana University in Bloomington invites applications for a CRRES Postdoctoral Fellowship to study race and ethnicity across social sciences and humanities. Fellows will pursue research in multidisciplinary settings and contribute to scholarly activities within CRRES and host departments.

The two-year position runs Aug 1, 2027–May 31, 2029, with a 10-month annual salary of $60,000. Fellows receive IU health benefits and $3,000 yearly in research support, plus teaching one course per year.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a Ph.D. in hand or a letter confirming completion by June 30, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Pursue research activities in their primary area of work, demonstrated by conference presentations and published works.
• Teach one course during each year of residency.
• Participate in CRRES and host department activities and seminars.

Education

Ph.D. in hand or expected by June 30, 2027

Job description

Department IU Bloomington Center for Research on Race and Ethnicity in Society

Location

Bloomington

Position Summary

The Center for Research on Race and Ethnicity in Society ( CRRES ) at Indiana University, Bloomington, invites applications for a CRRES Postdoctoral Fellowship . The fellowship provides support to scholars studying race and ethnicity from a broad range of fields in the social sciences and humanities. We are particularly interested in candidates with disciplinary homes in Criminology/Criminal Justice, Psychological and Brain Sciences, as well as those in Anthropology with a focus on Human Biology. The CRRES postdoctoral fellowship program aims to create a legacy of scholars who will be positioned to address issues related to race and ethnicity using a multidisciplinary lens. We welcome candidates whose research intersects with African American and African Diaspora Studies, Native American and Indigenous Studies, Latinx Studies, and/or Asian American Studies. The Fellow is expected to pursue research activities associated with their primary area of work, as demonstrated by conference presentations and published works. CRRES fellowships are designed to advance the careers of new scholars by providing opportunities to research, teach, and connect with mentors and with faculty in host departments. Strong applicants will demonstrate evidence of scholarly potential that will make them competitive for tenure-track appointments at Indiana University and other research universities.

Terms of Agreement

Fellows are expected to pursue research, teach one course during each year of residency, and participate in CRRES as well as host department activities and seminars. This two-year position begins on August 1, 2027 and ends on May 31, 2029, at a 10-month annual salary of $60,000. Postdoctoral fellows will also receive Indiana University health benefits and $3,000 each year in research support.

Basic Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in hand or a letter from the chair of their dissertation committee confirming the timeline for completion and filing by June 30, 2027.

For Best Consideration Date 10/15/2026

Expected Start Date 08/01/2027