Center for Effective Lawmaking Postdoctoral Fellow: AY 2026-2027

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Description The Department of Political Science at Vanderbilt University invites applications for a postdoctoral research position. In addition to carrying out his or her own research, the appointee will collaborate with a Vanderbilt Political Science faculty member, Alan Wiseman, on research related to the Center for Effective Lawmaking. Qualifications: Strong quantitative, communication, and project management skills are required. Applications are welcome from scholars who have received their doctoral degrees within the three years prior to the start of the fellowship, or who will complete their Ph.D. by August 1, 2026. This position involves a year of supported research at Vanderbilt University starting August 16, 2026. There is no teaching requirement associated with the appointment. Successful candidates will be given a competitive salary, health care benefits, computing resources, and a research fund. Application Instructions: Candidates should submit a vita, a cover letter, and a two-page proposal for how you would like to contribute to the Center for Effective Lawmaking while serving as a postdoctoral fellow. Please review www.thelawmakers.org for more information about the...