Postdoctoral Researcher

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The Department of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame is seeking a postdoctoral researcher focusing on racial and ethnic politics in the United States for the academic year . This postdoctoral fellowship is part of the university’s Moreau Postdoctoral Fellowship and New Faculty Development Program link. The Moreau Program seeks to increase the number of scholars who will contribute to the intellectual vibrancy, cultural competency, and excellence of the University of Notre Dame.

We seek applications from outstanding scholars of American racial and ethnic politics, defined broadly to include Black Politics, Latino Politics, the politics of other racial minority groups, attitudes toward racial and ethnic minority groups, and the role of racial and ethnic identities and attitudes in political behavior, policy making, and other aspects of the American political process. The successful applicant will have a Ph.D. in Political Science conferred before the appointment begins in August 2026.

The initial term of the fellowship is for one year, with the option of renewing the appointment for a second year conditional on satisfactory performance. There is also an opportunity to interview for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Political Science before the end of the postdoctoral term.

The primary focus of the postdoctoral position is on research, but there may be an opportunity to teach a course if the fellow is interested. The position carries an annual salary of $65,000 and an annual research fund of $5,000. Office space will be provided in the Department of Political Science, and the fellow will be part of a cohort of visiting researchers affiliated with the Rooney Democracy Institute and the Moreau Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.

• A cover letter detailing your specific qualifications for the fellowship, your primary areas of expertise, and a description of how you will contribute to broadening the perspective and intellectual diversity of the University of Notre Dame.
• The name of a Notre Dame faculty mentor with whom you would be interested in working.
• A proposed plan for research to be undertaken during the tenure of the fellowship (5 pages maximum).
• A curriculum vitae.
• Three letters of reference. For those having received their Ph.D. within the last year, one reference letter must be from the dissertation advisor.

Review of applications will begin on February 6, 2026. This position is located in South Bend/Notre Dame, Indiana, and includes funding for reasonable moving expenses. Remote work is not an option.

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate.

The full procedure can be viewed at link.