Research Faculty - Institute Governance and Civics
Listed on 2026-09-15
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Research/Development
Research Assistant/Associate, Academic, Research Analyst, Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Location: Tallahassee
Responsibilities
The Institute for Governance and Civics at Florida State University seeks candidates for up to five Research Faculty positions (at any rank) whose work addresses the topic of constitutional, economic, conscience, or educational liberty, broadly defined.
Department
Institute for Governance and Civics
Florida State University
(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Responsibilities
The Institute for Governance and Civics at Florida State University seeks candidates for up to five Research Faculty positions (at any rank) whose work addresses the topic of constitutional, economic, conscience, or educational liberty, broadly defined. We are particularly interested in candidates who will help us build what we are calling America's Liberty Lab. The Liberty Lab is a distinctive program that sets the IGC apart nationally.
It uses the methods of the hard sciences and social sciences to study liberty itself. Just as traditional labs test hypotheses through experimentation and data, the Liberty Lab will investigate where and how liberty thrives-and where it does not. The Lab will serve as a hub for: data collection and empirical analysis across our four pillars of liberty (constitutional liberty, economic liberty, conscience liberty, and educational liberty);
original survey research and public opinion polling; field and natural experiments on policy and institutional design; and evaluation of real-world laws and regulations. We are particularly interested in researchers whose work addresses real policy outcomes. We expect research faculty to publish in academic outlets as well as write white papers and other work read by policy makers. The goal is to link topflight academic research with nonpartisan public policy discussions.
We see candidates from a broad array of academic backgrounds, including (but not limited to): political science, psychology, economics, communications, public policy, history, religion, and more. The successful candidate will be expected to show a commitment to the mission of enhancing civic awareness as well as a readiness to contribute to the intellectual life and programmatic development of the IGC.
Experience with cognitive experimental methods is not required but is a plus.
Qualifications
Completed Ph.D. by the date of hire. Research interests that contribute to the study of liberty and American civics. Potential for high impact publications. Commitment to the mission of enhancing civic awareness as well as a readiness to contribute to the intellectual life and programmatic development of the Institute for Governance and Civics. Contact Info Dr. Eric Olson, Economic Liberty Branch Head Institute for Governance and Civics Florida State University eo26c University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity.
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Considerations
This is a Faculty position. The position is being advertised as open rank and open until filled. This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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