Postdoctoral Positions at University of Notre Dame

1. Postdoctoral Research Associate - Mass Incarceration

Schedule

Full-time, 2023–25 academic year, begin work July 2023

Position Summary

The Center for Social Concerns at the University of Notre Dame is seeking a full-time, 2 year postdoctoral research scholar whose work focuses on mass incarceration broadly conceived. We seek an energetic and collegial interlocutor with a Ph.D. either in the humanities or social sciences and a track record of interdisciplinary and translational work on mass incarceration to join our vibrant community. The position would teach one course and collaborate to develop an interdisciplinary research agenda to support the Notre Dame Programs for Education in Prison.

Responsibilities include: Strengthen the center’s research capacity and grant profile in mass incarceration;

Teach one course each year on mass incarceration for undergraduates;

Be an active and engaged member of the center community.

Requirements: Strong research, writing and communication skills

Experience with funded research and grants

Experience with project development and working with teams

Ph.D. in relevant field (ideally 1–2 years post Ph.D.) in humanities or social sciences

Teaching experience preferred

Apply

If meet the qualifications and interested in applying for the position, please send your C.V. and cover letter to:

Suzanne Shanahan at sshanah2@nd.edu. 

2. Postdoctoral Research Scholar - Global Engagement with Social Concerns and Community

Position Information

Job Title Postdoctoral Research Scholar - Global Engagement with Social Concerns and Community

Job Description

The Center for Social Concerns and the Ansari Institute for Global Engagement with Religion at

the University of Notre Dame have an opening for a postdoc position. While the field or

discipline is open, applicants’ scholarship must have an international dimension and relate to

religion and social concerns in some way. The postdoc will have ample time to advance their

own research interests in a vibrant academic community.

Additionally, we expect the postdoc to manage a weeklong visit by a guest scholar in the spring,

to participate in programs that are jointly supported by the two institutes, and to design and

teach one class in their area of expertise. The position is open to US citizens and international

applicants.

Minimum Qualifications

Strong research, writing and communication skills.

Experience with funded research and grants.

Experience with project development and working with teams.

PhD in relevant field (ideally 1-2 years post PhD), in humanities or social sciences.

Preferred Qualifications Teaching experience preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants

If meet the qualifications and interested in applying for the position, please send your C.V. and letter of interest to:

Suzanne Shanahan: sshanah2@nd.edu

Open until filled

Department Center for Social Concerns (36010)

Department Website socialconcerns.nd.edu

Family / Sub-Family Research / Research - Social/Behavioral

Career Stream/Level Other

Department Hiring Pay Range

Pay ID Semi-Monthly

FLSA Status P1 - Postdoc

Job Category Other

Job Type Full-time

Schedule: Days of Week & Hours

Full-time, 2023-2024 academic year, starting between July-September

(with the possibility of renewal)

Schedule: Hours/Week

Schedule: # of months

Posting Detail Information

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 others that will enhance our community. 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).

Posting Detail Information

Job Posting Date (Campus) 03/24/2023

Job Posting Date (Public) 03/24/2023

Job Closing Date 06/01/2023

Posting Type Open To All Applicants

Posting Number S23910

Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.nd.edu/postings/30359

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