Postdoctoral Research Associate

Position description

Purdue University invites applications for two two-year Postdoctoral Research Associate positions to conduct cutting-edge research in political institutions and political economy. The successful candidates will join a multi-year, grant-funded project led by Jesse Crosson, Logan Strother, Brian Kogelmann, and JP Messina.

The project title is "The Neglected Safeguards of Liberalism". While liberalism's traditional safeguards-such as constitutions with separated powers, checks and balances, and guaranteed individual rights-are well studied, less-examined institutions also play a critical role in sustaining liberal political orders. These "neglected safeguards" include political parties, interest groups, civil society organizations, business firms, unelected government officials, universities, public schools, administrative agencies, social and professional norms, and more. Our team will systematically examine how these neglected safeguards protect both civic and economic freedoms and expand awareness of their role in doing so for both scholarly and civic audiences.

We are looking for postdoctoral research associates to conduct research on one or more of the neglected safeguards of liberalism. Essential research skills include strong quantitative skills, including competence in computational methods, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and data management.

The positions are for two years, conditional on reappointment after the first year. These are full-time research appointments with no teaching obligations and dedicated annual funding to support research, travel, and scholarly collaboration. Applicants must have completed a PhD or expect to complete their PhD by the start of the appointment. The positions begin August 2027.

Required Qualifications

PhD in Political Science, Political Economy, Philosophy or a related field at time position begins. Candidates should have strong quantitative research skills, including competence in computational methods.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience collaborating with or mentoring graduate and undergraduate student researchers.

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