Duke University, Sociology
Position Description
The Department of Sociology at Duke University invites applicants for a Postdoctoral Associate with expertise in economic sociology, immmigration, organizations, network analysis, or inequality broadly defined. In addition to pursuing their own research agenda, we seek applicants with experience in survey design and computational methods, and working with complex large-scale data. Successful candidates will have completed a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline before beginning the appointment. The one-year appointment will begin July 1, 2026. In addition to a competitive annual salary and the opportunity for significant collaboration, the Postdoctoral Associate will also have access to office space, computer equipment, and travel/research funds. Qualifications: ● Ph.D. in a social scientific field or related (e.g., sociology, public policy, political science, demography, economics, and epidemiology) or related quantitative social science for a Postdoctoral Associate ● Experience with survey design and working with complex large-scale data ● Demonstrated proficiency with statistical programs such as R, SAS, and/or STATA ● Ability to work independently and as part of a research team ● Commitment to academic diversity, equity, and inclusion Submit a cover letter and a c.v. with the names of three references. Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke also makes good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Application Materials Required:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site
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