CIRCLES Postdoctoral Researcher

CIRCLES Postdoctoral Researcher

The College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher for the Cultivating Indigenous Research Communities for Leadership in Education and STEM (CIRCLES) Alliance. The Postdoctoral Researcher will work under Dr. Philip Stevens but will also be involved in supporting Program Principal Investigators in the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences and the College of Natural Resources.

The position will focus on supporting the research aims of the CIRCLES Alliance, particularly the analysis and dissemination of qualitative research examining the experiences of students enrolled in the Certificate in Indigenous Research and Education (CIRE). The Postdoctoral Researcher will contribute specialized research capacity to ensure timely, rigorous, and high-quality data analysis and porting aligned with existing project objectives. A key emphasis of this role is advancing research that supports Indigenous STEM, Indigenous Knowledge Systems, and Tribal Nation-building approaches within K-12 and higher education contexts.

The Postdoctoral Researcher will work with interdisciplinary faculty, community, and tribal partners to support reciprocal and sovereignty-affirming research practices and dissemination. This is a full-time, 12 month postdoctoral appointment with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

Unit URL - CIRCLES

Position Qualifications

Required Experience
- Experience with qualitative analysis, Indigenous/community-based research;
Working in team-oriented environment to accomplish shared goals.

Required Education
- Doctorate in Education, Indigenous Studies, Anthropology, Natural Resources, or related field with a social science focus.

Required Other
- None

Additional Preferred
- Experience with land-based/place-based Science Education;
Experience working with Tribal Nations, Native and Indigenous communities, and K-12 educators in formal or informal contexts.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
- None

Degree Requirement
- Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

FLSA Status
- Exempt

Employee Category
- Exempt

Pay Range - $65,000 per year

Type of Appointment
- Fiscal Year

FTE - 1

Full Time/Part Time
- Full Time

Funding
- This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.

- No

Posting Date - 06/04/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
- Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants
- For first consideration, please apply by June 18, 2026. Applicants must submit the following:
1) letter of application that addresses the position's required and preferred qualifications.
2) current curriculum vitae.
3) names and complete contact information for three references.

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Background Check Statement
- Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement
- The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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