Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Study of Computational Technology

Description

The Brown University Program in Science, Technology and Society (STS) invites applications for a two-year position of Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Social Study of Computational Technology. We seek a scholar whose work addresses the historical, social, and cultural significance, impact, and/or trajectory of the “information age,” cybernetics, computing, digital technology, artificial intelligence, and/or the emergence of data-driven methods in the sciences and beyond. The Fellow will be affiliated with STS and will interact with Brown’s world-renowned faculty and students both within and beyond the STS community in a supportive environment focused on community and career development. Applicants in any discipline of the humanities (anthropology, history, sociology, philosophy, literature, language, and the arts) or deploying humanistic methods in Science and Technology Studies, Gender Studies, Media Studies, or related fields are encouraged to apply. 

 

The successful candidate will teach one course per year in STS, possibly cross-listed with other units, and be tasked with bringing together humanities, social science, and STEM groups around AI-related scholarship. This would include working with the STS director to organize the program’s colloquium series throughout the year, as well as participating in research and advising activities in the Data Science Institute (DSI) and programming at the Cogut AI humanities lab.

 

 

 

Qualifications

The appointment will begin on July 1, 2026. Receipt of the Ph.D. is expected by the time of appointment. Postdoctoral research associates receive standard benefits. For this position, Brown offers only the J-1 visa classification to scholars who need immigration sponsorship in order to enter the U.S. and commence lawful employment under the terms of their appointment. Selected candidates who have not completed all requirements for their doctoral degree by the position start date will be appointed as a Research Associate at a reduced salary until all degree requirements are completed.

Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.

 

Application Instructions

Please submit a CV, a cover letter that details relevant qualifications and addresses how the candidate would contribute to the research and/or teaching missions of our diverse and inclusive university community, three confidential letters of recommendation, and relevant publications and/or works in progress online at https://apply.interfolio.com/180352

Review of applications will begin on April 10, 2026; to receive full consideration, applications must be received by that date.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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