Political Post Doctoral Fellowship – Political Science and Security & Conflict Lab, 2026

Description

Post Doctoral Fellowship – Political Science and Security & Conflict Lab

Department of Political Science

Emory University

Atlanta, GA

The Department of Political Science and Security & Conflict Lab at Emory University invite applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship beginning in Spring or Summer 2026. The inital appointment is for one year, with a possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance and continued funding.

Primary duties of the postdoc will be to support research activities related to two grants that Prof. Renard Sexton is executing regarding deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region. There will also be interactions with Prof Sexton’s Security and Conflict Lab. The Fellow will also participate in the academic activity of the department and will have time to conduct their own research.

Familiarity with Taiwan, Asia Pacific security issues, field experimental methods and quantitative causal inference are preferred but not required.

Salary is competitive. Ph.D. must be in hand before beginning the appointment. On site availability in Atlanta is preferred, though certain hybrid work schedules are negotiable.

To apply, please submit the following materials:

•          Cover letter
•          CV
•      Three references

 

Review of applications will begin January 31, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Please feel free to contact Professor Sexton at renard.sexton@emory.edu with questions. 

Qualifications

Ph.D. must be in hand by May 2026. 

Application Instructions

Please send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae; and three letters of recommendation/references electronically to Professor Renard Sexton, Department of Political Science via Interfolio, https://apply.interfolio.com/178682.  To ensure full consideration, please have all materials sent by January 31, 2026. 

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