10 postdoctoral researcher at rank of instructor jobs found in Chicago, IL

Harris School of Public Policy Studies Position Type:  Faculty Chicago Description The Harris School of Public Policy seeks postdoctoral researchers in development economics. Postdoctoral researchers work on independent research under a senior faculty member’s guidance, teach 2 quarter-length courses per year, and participate in the academic life of the school (including attending workshops and seminars). The position of postdoctoral researcher at the rank of instructor is initially for a one-year, renewable term. Candidates should have a demonstrated record of research achievement. Candidates are expected to complete their PhD by the appointment start date. To apply for this position, candidates must submit their application through the University of Chicago’s Interfolio academic jobs board at: apply.interfolio.com/117754. Applicants must upload: 1) curriculum vitae; 2) one writing sample; 3) teaching statement; 4) research statement;...

Harris School of Public Policy Studies Position Type:  Faculty Chicago Description The Harris School of Public Policy seeks postdoctoral researchers in economics. Postdoctoral researchers work on independent research under a senior faculty member's guidance, teach 2 quarter-length courses per year, and participate in the academic life of the school (including attending workshops and seminars). The position of postdoctoral researcher at the rank of instructor, is initially for a one-year, renewable term. Candidates should have a demonstrated record of research achievement. Candidates are expected to complete their PhD by the appointment start date. To apply for this position, candidates must submit their application through the University of Chicago’s Interfolio academic jobs board at: apply.interfolio.com/117815. Applicants must upload a: 1) curriculum vitae; 2) one writing sample; 3) teaching statement; 4) research statement; and 5) two letters of...

Harris School of Public Policy Studies Position Type:  Faculty Chicago Description The Harris School of Public Policy seeks a postdoctoral researcher in behavioral economics or behavioral science working in the areas of human capital development and/or education. The Postdoctoral researcher will work on independent and collaborative research at the Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab (https://biplab.uchicago.edu) under senior faculty members' guidance. We are especially interested in researchers with experience designing and/or running experiments (in the lab or in the field) and working with complex survey data. The post-doc will also teach two quarter-length courses per year (can include a mix of graduate and undergraduate teaching) and participate in the academic life of the school (including attending workshops and seminars). The position of postdoctoral researcher at the rank of instructor is initially for a one-year, renewable term. Candidates are...

Harris School of Public Policy Studies Position Type: Faculty Chicago Description The Harris School of Public Policy seeks a postdoctoral researcher with interests related to ethnicity, race, inequality, and public policy. Applications from scholars with a background in economics, political science, psychology, sociology, public policy, or aligned fields are encouraged. Postdoctoral researchers work on independent research under a senior faculty member’s guidance, teach 2 quarter-length courses per year, and participate in the academic life of the school (including attending workshops and seminars). The position of postdoctoral researcher at the rank of instructor is initially for a one-year, renewable term. Candidates should have a demonstrated record of research achievement. Candidates are expected to complete their PhD by the appointment start date. To apply for this position, candidates must submit their application through the University of...

Institute on the Formation of Knowledge Position Type: Faculty Chicago, IL Description The Institute on the Formation of Knowledge at the University of Chicago invites applications for Postdoctoral Researchers at the Rank of Instructor, to begin on August 1, 2023. Postdocs will join a community of leading scholars from across the University to study the process of knowledge formation and transmittal from antiquity to the present day and to explore how histories and cultures shape our modern world. We welcome applicants from any field engaged in research related to the formation of knowledge, and are particularly interested in applicants working in nascent fields. We also invite applicants working on the formation of knowledge in relation to the Institute’s next two-year research theme of knowledge in diaspora.    This is a two-year position, with the possibility of renewal for one additional year. The position offers a salary of...

Department of History, Social Sciences Division Position Type: Faculty Chicago Description The Department of History at the University of Chicago is accepting applications for a non-renewable, two-year Postdoctoral Researcher at the rank of Instructor in Black History. This NEH funded position is part of the Oak Woods Project, a collaborative, interdisciplinary initiative centered on a historic cemetery located in Woodlawn, Chicago. The successful candidate will teach two courses a year as part of the Chicago Studies program at the University, will help develop a partnership with CPS as part of the project, and can participate in future grant applications to extend and expand the project. Qualifications Candidates must have a PhD in History, American Studies, or a related field, with a focus on American History, Black Studies, Urban Studies, or Public History. Experience with or interest in public history and public education collaborations are preferred....

Harris School of Public Policy Studies Position Type: Faculty Chicago, IL The Harris School of Public Policy seeks postdoctoral researchers in political science or political economy. Postdoctoral researchers work on independent research under a senior faculty member’s guidance, teach 2 quarter-length courses per year, and participate in the academic life of the school (including attending workshops and seminars). The position of postdoctoral researcher at the rank of instructor is initially for a one-year, renewable term. Candidates should have a demonstrated record of research achievement. Candidates are expected to complete their PhD by the appointment start date. To apply for this position, candidates must submit their application through the University of Chicago’s Interfolio academic jobs board at: apply.interfolio.com/117525. Applicants must upload: 1) curriculum vitae; 2) one writing sample; 3) teaching statement; 4) research statement; and 5)...

Department of Statistics, Physical Sciences Division Position Type:  Faculty Chicago, IL The Department of Statistics in the Physical Sciences Division at the University of Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. This search is in the area of  computational and applied mathematics (CAM) . The successful applicant will be appointed in the Department of Statistics and become a member of the Committee on Computational and Applied Mathematics, joining other Statistics faculty who support the PhD and MS programs in CAM at the University of Chicago. The University of Chicago has the highest standards for scholarship and faculty quality, is dedicated to fundamental research, and has an inherently interdisciplinary structure that is very supportive of newly emerging research opportunities, and appointments may be made jointly with another department in the University. Qualifications...

Department of Statistics, Physical Sciences Division Position Type:  Faculty Chicago, IL Description The Department of Statistics in the Physical Sciences Division at the University of Chicago invites applications for a tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor. This search is in the area of  computational and applied mathematics (CAM) . The successful applicant will be appointed in the Department of Statistics and become a member of the Committee on Computational and Applied Mathematics, joining other Statistics faculty who support the PhD and MS programs in CAM at the University of Chicago. The University of Chicago has the highest standards for scholarship and faculty quality, is dedicated to fundamental research, and has an inherently interdisciplinary structure that is very supportive of newly emerging research opportunities, and joint appointments may be made with another department in the University....

Department of Art History, Humanities Division Position Type:  Faculty Chicago Description The Department of Art History at the University of Chicago invites applications for Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellow with an expected start date of July 1, 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter.  The selected candidate would be appointed for a term of two years at the rank of Instructor. The position is intended to provide substantial time for the selected candidate to advance their scholarship. It thus includes a teaching load of one course per year, with minimal advising and service responsibilities. The selected candidate would join the Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowship program. Following a successful review in the second year, the candidate would be promoted to a first term as Assistant Professor. This position is intended to lead into appointment as Assistant Professor and this search is connected to a concurrent search for an...