The Population Studies and Training Center (PSTC) at Brown University invites

applications for a postdoctoral position to start July 1, 2027. The anticipated duration of

the position is one (1) year with opportunity to renew up-to-two years depending on

performance. We welcome applications from candidates with a Ph.D. in a relevant

social science discipline (e.g., anthropology, economics, sociology, demography, public

policy, or related) awarded within the last three years, or who will have completed all

degree requirements at least two weeks prior to the start date. We also welcome

applicants with financial support from other sources, including the NIH F32 Individual

Postdoctoral Fellowship.

The PSTC builds scientific understanding of local, national, and global population

challenges and their implications for health and well-being. PSTC focuses on

demographic research in six main areas: children, families, and health; social

inequalities; population, development, and environment; migration and urbanization;

social foundations of health disparities; and reproductive health and HIV/AIDS. Potential

applicants are encouraged to consult the PSTC website to learn more about research

activities, intra-institutional links, and faculty affiliate interests.

Postdoctoral Research Associates are expected to spend their time working on

independent research, and they may also collaborate with one or more mentors among

our faculty affiliates. In addition, Postdoctoral Research Associates are expected to be

active members of the PSTC community (e.g., participate in relevant workshops,

regularly attend weekly PSTC Colloquia, present their work to the PSTC community,

present research at the Population Association of America (PAA) annual meetings, and

submit one or more articles for publication). They are also encouraged to prepare grant

applications. In some cases, they will teach a course in their area of expertise.

Applicants should visit our PSTC faculty page and identify one or two potential faculty

mentors; however, applicants are not required to contact potential mentors prior to

submitting an application.

Postdoctoral Research Associates receive standard benefits, an allocation for travel and

research expenses, and regular annual increases, with exact funding levels set at the

time of offer. Additionally, successful candidates will receive a $3,000 salary supplement

during their first year to offset relocation expenses. Please visit the Postdoctoral

Compensation website for detailed salary information.

For this position, Brown offers only the J-1 visa classification to scholars who need

immigration sponsorship in order to enter the U.S. and commence lawful employment

under the terms of their appointment.

Qualifications

● Ph.D. in a relevant social science discipline (e.g., anthropology, economics,

sociology, demography, public policy, or related) at the time of appointment.

 

Application Instructions

To apply, please go to (https://apply.interfolio.com/195027). Screening of applications

will begin on December 7, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants should provide a CV, 2 examples of written work, and a cover letter with the

following information: background, research interests and plans during the postdoctoral

period, and future employment goals. Please note: Candidates must address in their

materials (cover letter) how they would contribute to the research and/or teaching

missions of our diverse and inclusive university community. In addition, candidates

should submit three letters of reference via the online system at the time of the

application.

PSTC seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce to maintain the excellence of the

University, and to offer our Postdoctoral Research Associates richly varied perspectives,

viewpoints, and ways of knowing and learning.

Contact casey_wahl@brown.edu or Andrew Foster (afoster@brown.edu) with any

questions.