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Location: Indiana, PENNSYLVANIA
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Posting Details
Position Details
| Title | POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP |
|---|---|
| Appointment Status | Non-Tenure Track |
| Department | IU Research |
| Location | Bloomington |
| Position Summary | The Irsay Institute at Indiana University, Bloomington seeks a talented, highly motivated researcher with a background in medical sociology, social networks, sociology of aging, social neuroscience, social genetics/epigenetics, and/or quantitative methods. The postdoctoral fellow will work closely with Brea Perry (Sociology) and other faculty in multidisciplinary teams (e.g., Psychological and Brain Sciences, Medicine, Public Health). They will have the opportunity to conduct research related to various NIH-funded projects, depending on interest and area of expertise, including the Social Networks and Alzheimer’s Disease (SNAD) Study, the Person to Person (P2P) Health Interview Study, Epigenetic Mechanisms Underlying Social Networks (EMUS) Study, the Social Environment and Cognitive Health in Urban and Rural Areas (SECHURA) Study, and/or the VidaSana Study of Latinx immigrants’ social networks and health. This fellowship will advance the career of an early-stage researcher by providing opportunities to conduct independent and collaborative research, and by connecting with a mentor in Sociology and other faculty in the Irsay Institute and the Indiana Alzheimer Disease Research Center (IADRC). Strong applicants will be motivated to conduct interdisciplinary research and will demonstrate evidence of scholarly potential that will make them competitive for tenure-track appointments at a research university. Applicants belonging to underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Terms of Agreement This one-year postdoctoral research position has an anticipated start date of July 1, 2024 and ends on June 30, 2025, with a 12-month annual salary of $56,500. Postdoctoral fellows will also receive Indiana University health benefits, travel to conferences, research dissemination, and professional development. This position may be renewable for a second year upon satisfactory performance and funding availability. The fellow will be expected to learn new research skills, develop research, and engage with others effectively on a research team. The fellow will also have an opportunity to participate in Sociology department activities and seminars. Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. |
| Basic Qualifications | Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Sociology or a related field, or a letter from the chair of their dissertation committee confirming the timeline for completion of the Ph.D. and filing by June 30, 2024. Applicants should submit a (1) cover letter; (2) CV; (3) research statement (1,500 words maximum); (4) one writing sample; and (5) three letters of reference. Applications should be submitted online at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/21841 . |
| Department Contact for Questions | Queries should be sent to Dr. Brea Perry at [email protected]. Applications received by January 15, 2024, at 11:59 pm EST will receive full consideration; however, the search will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Information about the Irsay Institute (https://irsay.iu.edu/), Department of Sociology (https://www.indiana.edu/~soc/), and the Indiana Alzheimer Disease Center (https://medicine.iu.edu/research/centers-institutes/alzheimers/) can be found online. |
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| Special Instructions | |
| For Best Consideration Date | 01/15/2024 |
| Expected Start Date | 07/01/2024 |
| Posting/OAA # | IU-100698-2023 |