Postdoctoral Fellow in Demography

Description

The Racial Justice Institute at Georgetown University invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship housed in the McCourt School of Public Policy to begin in Fall 2025. The McCourt School is a rapidly growing policy school at the heart of Washington, DC, which includes a diverse mix of scholars from economics, political science, sociology, public administration, and other domains. We seek scholars working on policy-relevant topics with a strong foundation in demography and substantive interests in mortality and aging and/or the criminal legal system with a high potential for excellence in research. Candidates are expected to have the following:

• Expertise in sociology/demography or a related field
• Have completed or expect to complete a Ph.D. in sociology/demography or a related field such as criminology by August 1, 2025.

Materials should be submitted online to Interfolio at the following link: https://apply.interfolio.com/158395

Review of applications will take place between December 2, 2024, with applications accepted until December 31, 2024. For questions about applying for this position, please contact Evelyn Patterson at evelyn.patterson@georgetown.edu

Application Materials Required:

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Research Statement

• Three Reference Letters

• Writing Sample

The projected base salary range is $$70,000 - $75,000. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please consult the Procedures for Applicant Accommodations web page for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at (202) 687-4798.