Vanderbilt University, Political Science

Position ID:
Vandy-PSCI-VU-POSTDOC [#31216]
Position Title: 
Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Nashville, Tennessee 37203, United States of America
Subject Area: 
Political Science / pubic opinion and voting behavior
Appl Deadline:
2026/03/02 11:59PMhelp popup (posted 2025/11/14, listed until 2026/05/14)
Position Description:
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Position Description

Vanderbilt University’s Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions (CSDI) seeks up to three Postdoctoral Scholars to conduct research on political institutions, opinion or behavior during the 2026-2027 academic year. We are particularly interested in scholars who would like to work alongside the faculty and research centers at Vanderbilt.

Applications are welcome from scholars who have received or will receive their doctoral degrees between September 1, 2023, and August 1, 2026, for year-long appointments beginning August 16, 2026. There is no teaching requirement associated with these positions, but Postdoctoral Scholars will be expected to participate in Center events and contribute to the Center’s ongoing projects. Successful candidates will receive competitive salary, health care benefits, office space, computing resources, and a research fund.

Candidates should submit a vita and a cover letter describing your research project, what you hope to accomplish while at CSDI, and why spending time at Vanderbilt would provide a useful setting for that research. A graduate school transcript, a writing sample, and letters of reference are also required. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, but priority will be given to those received before January 5, 2026.

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Postal Mail:
230 Appleton Place
PMB 505
Nashville, TN 37203-5721
Web Page: https://www.vanderbilt.edu/csdi/