Postdoctoral Associate, Interdisciplinary Legal Studies

Fiscal Year  Position Title Postdoctoral Associate, Interdisciplinary Legal Studies Classification Title Postdoctoral Associate Department School of Law Posting Number P260102 Posting Link https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Employer State Bargaining Unit 08 Position Type UUP Professional Professional Appointment Term Term Salary Grade SL1

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Position Summary

The Baldy Center for Law and Social Policy and the University at Buffalo School of Law invite applications for two Postdoctoral Associates in Interdisciplinary Legal Studies. These full-time appointments are designed for highly promising early-career scholars who hold a doctoral degree and seek to advance a strong, independent research agenda within a vibrant, interdisciplinary academic environment.

The primary responsibility of a Baldy Center Postdoctoral Associate is to pursue an independent program of research and scholarship focused on issues in law, legal institutions, and/or social policy, while actively engaging in collaborative scholarship with faculty and researchers affiliated with the Baldy Center, the School of Law, and the University at Buffalo.

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* Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.

* Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

* Completed PhD, JD, and/or JSD prior to starting date

* Intellectually strong, original, and clear research plan that fits with The Baldy Center's mission

* Demonstrated academic achievement

Preferred Qualifications Prodig+ No Executive Position No Physical Demands Driving Requirements This position does not drive a university owned vehicle Salary Range $58,000 Additional Salary Information Job Type Full-Time Campus North Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary

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Required:

1.Curriculum Vitae (text in English, listing all degrees, positions, and publications)

2. Research Plan (3 pages maximum) with key citations including:

A. Research questions, working hypothesis, and larger research context:

a. Importance of the project to understanding law, legal institutions, and social policy;

b. Relevance to applicant's scholarly field;

c. Research fit with The Baldy Center's mission;

d. Expected findings.

B. Methodology:

a. Sources of information, including specific information about sources and/or archives (website, addresses, interlocutor-interviewee context, IRB requirements, etc. as relevant);

b. Strategies for obtaining information;

c. Rationale for Selection of research sites, data sets, interviewees.

d. Expected outcomes and products

3. Academic Writing Sample (This sample may be a book chapter or article)

Additional Information Is a background check required for this posting? No Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name Matthew Dimick Contact's Pronouns Contact's Title Contact's Email baldycenter Contact's Phone

Posting Dates

Posted 05/15/2026 Deadline for Internal Applicants 05/29/2026 Deadline for External Applicants Open Until Filled Date to be filled 09/01/2026

References

Number of References Required 3 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant