Postdoctoral Fellowship

Posted: December 6, 2009

Individuals with a doctorate in the social sciences are invited to apply for one or more Postdoctoral Fellowships at the Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion (ISR).

ISR administers a number of federal and privately funded research initiatives conveying many different interests and approaches in creative efforts to grasp the complexities and interconnections of religion in the life of individuals and societies. The fellow will have the opportunity to collaborate with other scholars working on studies of religion from different theoretical and methodological perspectives. Fellows will be expected to publish his or her research in scholarly outlets.

Eligibility:
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Sociology, Political Science, Criminology, Economics or another relevant social science discipline, or be able to defend their dissertation and obtain their doctorate prior to August 31, 2010. Applicants with a track record in research on deviance, prosocial behavior, as well as the sociology of religion are preferred. However, applicants with a background in related areas who are interested in developing research expertise in these designated areas are also eligible. Start date is negotiable.

Stipend:
Fellows receive a twelve-month salary of $44,000 plus benefits.

Application Procedure:
Applicants must submit the required application materials online to be eligible for review. Reviewing of applicants will begin February 28, 2010. Go to: iApply Baylor Site to complete the application.

The application will include:

• Current curriculum vitae
• Statement of interest

  The statement of interest (5 double-spaced pages maximum) should include:

  • The applicant's initial ideas for research, including preliminary research questions or potential methodologies;
  • An overview of the applicant's research experience;
  • The status of the applicant's completion of doctoral requirements, including a timeline for completion if dissertation has not yet been defended; and
• Contact information for two references

Inquiries:
Questions about the fellowship or application procedures may be directed to Byron Johnson or Rodney Stark, 254-710-7555.

For more information about ISR, please visit www.ISReligion.org.