UMSI Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship

Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

Applicants to UMSI must submit their application materials to Interfolio by September 20, 2026 and to the PPFP Office by November 1, 2026.

The University of Michigan School of Information (UMSI) invites applicants for the University of Michigan Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (PPFP). Faculty at UMSI have a successful record of providing a nurturing and productive postdoctoral experience for Presidential Postdoctoral Fellows. In keeping with the PPFP program, UMSI seeks applicants whose research, teaching, and service will, as determined by the University of Michigan and in accordance with law, contribute to the core values of the University of Michigan, and to equal opportunity in higher education.

Candidates will be evaluated on fit with current needs and strengths of the institution and future funding possibilities.

UMSI is particularly interested in candidates whose work focuses on aspects of privacy and technology, with a particular interest in how privacy intersects with AI. We define privacy broadly, and welcome applications from researchers approaching privacy through technical, policy, design, ethical, and/or social lenses.

UMSI views these postdoctoral fellowships as providing an exceptional opportunity to recruit new faculty to the University and we expect PPFP positions to lead to a tenure-track faculty appointment.

Candidates are required to name a UMSI faculty mentor in their application. We highly encourage candidates to reach out and confirm potential faculty mentors at UMSI in advance of submitting their applications. A description of the requirements and expectations for mentors can be found on the UM PPFP website.

• Ph.D. in any information-related field and demonstrated record of research excellence
• A strong interest in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels
• A strong commitment to interdisciplinary research

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Successful applicants must present documents demonstrating that they are legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions or limitations. The University will not sponsor employment visas for this fellowship. Please note that in compliance with federal law, all persons selected will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Employment will require both a criminal background check and an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. Candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure form as well as an authorization to release information form.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.