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Vanderbilt University, Political Science

Position ID:
Vandy-PSCI-VU-POSTDOC1 [#31497]
Position Title: 
Vanderbilt University National Security Postdoctoral Scholars
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Nashville, Tennessee 37203, United States of America
Subject Area: 
Political Science / International Relations
Appl Deadline:
(posted 2026/01/08, listed until 2026/03/08)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

Vanderbilt University’s Department of Political Science seeks two Postdoctoral Scholars to conduct research on topics related to National Security, broadly defined, during the 2026-2027 academic year. We are particularly interested in scholars whose work complements the research of current faculty and the efforts of the Vanderbilt Institute for National Security.

Applications are welcome from scholars who have received or will receive their doctoral degree by August 1, 2026, for year-long appointments beginning August 16, 2026. Postdoctoral scholars will be required to teach one course on international relations during the 2026-2027 academic year. In addition to pursuing their own individual research, Postdoctoral Scholars are expected to participate in department events as well as events hosted by the Vanderbilt Institute for National Security.

Candidates should submit a vita and cover letter describing your ongoing research, what you hope to accomplish during the postdoc, and why Vanderbilt in particular would be a useful setting to pursue that research. A graduate school transcript, writing sample, sample syllabus, and letters of reference are also required. Applicants should submit materials electronically at: https://apply.interfolio.com/179844. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, but priority will be given to those received before February 2, 2026.

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