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GRI Post-Doctoral Fellowship - Security and Foreign Policy
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Position Information
Position Information
| Present Position Number | F0608W |
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| Role Title | Postdoctoral Research Associate |
| Position Title | GRI Post-Doctoral Fellowship - Security and Foreign Policy |
| Position Summary | The Global Research Institute (GRI) at William & Mary invites applications for a two-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Security and Foreign Policy. GRI brings high quality researchers to W&M, supports intellectual diversity, and provides mentored research opportunities for undergraduate students, especially those from under-represented groups. The Post-Doctoral Fellow will have the opportunity to work with GRI’s research labs and the GRI Security and Foreign Policy Initiative. The Fellow will join the vibrant intellectual community at GRI, a multidisciplinary hub that brings together academics, practitioners, and students to conduct applied research on pressing global issues. In addition to pursuing their own research, the GRI Post-Doctoral Fellow in Security and Foreign Policy will have responsibilities related to the GRI Security and Foreign Policy Initiative , including supporting a fall and spring convening that will engage both academics and policy practitioners. The Fellow will also teach one course per year during the two years of the award. Throughout the fellowship period, the Fellow will work alongside other Post-Doctoral fellows at GRI and participate in a professional development series that will include: how to pursue funded research; how to organize an undergraduate research lab; how to navigate the publishing process; how to make research accessible to practitioners; and how to improve classroom teaching, among other topics. For details on GRI’s approach to research and education, see here: GRI Approach . Fellows will receive an annual salary of $55,000, shared office space at GRI, library access, and other benefits including comprehensive health insurance. The position also comes with over $33,000 in funds to conduct research and hire student collaborators. We welcome applications from political scientists, historians, and public policy scholars or those in related fields whose research examines international security and/or foreign policy issues, including, but not limited to, grand strategy, U.S. foreign relations, diplomacy, causes of war, alliances, nuclear weapons, economic and military assistance, and war termination. Successful applicants will engage seriously with debates about the future of U.S. security and foreign policy. Applicants must have received a recent or current Ph.D., or will be awarded one prior to beginning the fellowship. The two-year fellowship appointment will begin August 10, 2023. If the Post-Doctoral candidate is successful in securing external funding, the position may be extended beyond the two-year period. The successful candidate is expected to be in residence at GRI for the duration of the fellowship. |
| Required Qualifications | The successful candidate must
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| Department | 3KM100 Global Research Institute |
| Location | William & Mary |
| Job Open Date | 10/24/2022 |
| Review Begin Date | 11/24/2022 |
| Job Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Job Category | Instructional Faculty |
| Special Application Instructions | To apply please submit your resume/curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a minimum of three references. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference. For full consideration, submit application materials by the review date, November 24, 2022. Applications received after the review date will be considered if needed. |
| Background Check Statement | William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check. |
| EEO Statement | William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. |
| Benefits Summary Statement | William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program). Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/hr/currentemployees/benefits/index.php |
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