JOB SUMMARY 

Co-Principal Investigator Dr. Richard Sosis is seeking candidates for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on the project ‘The evolutionary dynamics of religion, family size, and child success’ funded by the Templeton Religion Trust. The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-institution team, which will collect, analyze, and write up demographic and anthropological data from a range of sources. Further information on the project can be found here: Evolutionary Demography of Religion Project

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

APPOINTMENT TERMS 

This position is envisioned as a full-time, 12-month position, which may be renewed pending performance. Salary will be commensurate with experience, and will be consistent with NIH NRSA stipends. Telecommuting and/or a hybrid work schedule may be possible subject to authorization and University policy. The start date is flexible but has a targeted start date of August 31, 2022. For additional information regarding benefits visit: http://hr.uconn.edu/benefits-summaries/ .  For additional information about the University visit: http://www.uconn.edu/

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY 

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs , Staff Positions, Search #497083 to upload a cover letter, resume/CV, supporting materials including written work samples referencing the job posting number, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Questions may be directed to Richard Sosis (richard.sosis@uconn.edu )

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics, which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp .

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