Postdoctoral Researcher or Visiting PhD Student
University of Notre Dame: College of Arts & Letters: Political Science
Location
Open Date
Feb 29, 2024
Deadline
Description
The Rooney Center for the Study of American Democracy at the University of Notre Dame is seeking two postdoctoral researchers or visiting PhD students as part of the university’s Democracy Initiative for the academic year 2024-2025. Individuals selected for a 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 or a closely related field conferred by June 30th, 2024. A successful visiting PhD student candidate will have a well-developed research agenda and will have completed their dissertation prospectus defense by June 30th, 2024. Expertise is required in one of the following categories:
● Legislative institutions, representation, and/or data science or within the fields of American or Comparative Politics; or
● Democratic attitudes, political psychology, and/or data science within the field of American Politics.
Review of applications will begin on April 15th. This position is located in South Bend, Indiana. Reasonable moving expenses will be covered.
In addition to carrying out independent research, this position will assist in the administration, analysis, and dissemination of the Notre Dame Health of Democracy Survey. The individual selected for this position will be affiliated with either the Representation and Politics in Legislatures Lab under the direction of Professors Jeff Harden and Rachel Porter or the Politics, Organizations, and Psychology Research Lab under the direction of Professors Matthew Hall and Brittany Solomon. The individuals in these positions can expect to devote approximately 50% of their time to activities related to research assistantship and collaboration with their research lab, 10% of their time to helping administer the Health of Democracy Survey as well as writing public-facing analyses using survey data, and 40% of their time to independent research. The individuals selected for these positions will have the opportunity to attend and present at the Rooney Center Seminar Series, will have dedicated office space in the Political Science Department, and will be part of a cohort of four visiting researchers. In addition, the position includes $5,000 per year in research funds.
Qualifications
A successful postdoctoral candidate will have a Ph.D. in Political Science or a closely related field conferred by June 30th, 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, and two letters of recommendation.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
Background Check
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.