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Mentor: Dr. Tina Kempin Reuter, Institute for Human Rights
Application open for a Postdoctoral Position at the Institute for Human Rights at the University of Alabama at Birmingham
Position Description
The Institute for Human Rights (IHR) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking a qualified candidate for a postdoctoral scholar for the 2023-2024 academic year (renewal possible). The fellow will contribute to the national and international visibility and reputation of IHR by pursuing research on themes that promote IHR’s mission and its values. The postdoc will be primarily supervised by Dr. Tina Kempin Reuter, the Director of IHR and Director of UAB Social Science and Justice Research (SSJR). The postdoc will be expected to work on research projects in the area of human rights, social justice, and equity and to work collaboratively with UAB IHR and SSJR faculty and scholars while also making progress toward publication of their own ongoing research.
This is a renewable, 12-month position, starting mid-August 2023. During the period of the fellowship, the postdoc is expected to be in residence and work with faculty as coauthors on research projects, conduct their own research, participate in research seminars, and otherwise contribute to the research mission of IHR and SSJR. In addition, the postdoc is expected to teach one course per semester and serve as senior editor of the IHR blog. In addition to competitive salary and benefits, the postdoc will receive an allowance for research/conference-related travel and expenses, access to office space, and other resources from IHR and SSJR.
Qualifications
To be eligible, candidates must complete their PhD by August 1, 2023. A PhD in the Social Sciences, Humanities, Education, or related fields with a focus on human rights, equity, and/or justice is required, and interest in rights of underserved communities and training in qualitative methods preferred. International applications are welcome, and members of underrepresented communities are especially encouraged to apply.
UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of, race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) treasures the rich diversity of our student body and is committed to their success. Members of the CAS community are expected to reflect our values for inclusive excellence in both our work and learning environment as well as in our efforts to serve and engage the community.
Candidates should submit the following items to Dr. Tina Kempin Reuter at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A 3-page statement of interest, which should include a description of a research project that will be pursued during the appointment
- Contact information for three professional references
About our Postdoc Office
UAB is committed to the development and success of outstanding postdoctoral scientists. Here at UAB, nearly 300 postdoctoral fellows are training currently in a variety of disciplines. Competitive postdoc awards are available including internships, grant incentives, funds to enhance education and collaboration outside UAB, and teaching opportunities at local universities. There is also a Postdoc Research Day with monetary awards. The Office of Postdoctoral Education strongly encourages UAB research mentors to follow the National Research Service Award stipend level guidelines, and postdoctoral scholars qualify for health, life, and other insurances. They also have the right to participate in the university’s 403(b) program and enjoy vacation, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, and other benefits.
About the University
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a research university and academic health center that discovers, teaches, and applies knowledge for the intellectual, cultural, social, and economic benefit of Birmingham, the state, and beyond. UAB is internationally renowned for its intensely collaborative culture that has — for more than five decades — produced breakthroughs in education, health care, research, and service. UAB was ranked #1 in the United States, and in the top 10 worldwide, in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2018 Young University Rankings.
Spanning more than 100 city blocks, UAB is the state of Alabama’s largest single employer with over 26,000 employees and has an annual state-wide economic impact exceeding $7.15 billion. U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 “America’s Best Graduate Schools” ranks 14 UAB graduate programs among the nation’s top 25 and 10 UAB specialties were ranked among the nation’s top 50 in the magazine’s 2018-2019 Best Hospitals report. UAB research grants and awards are at a record high, exceeding $527 million in FY18, including $320 million in NIH funding for FY18. UAB ranks 31st among all universities in federal research funding and 15th among public universities. UAB's NIH funding continues to grow among peer institutions in the Southeast and beyond, with the university ranking 20th among all universities in NIH funding and eighth among public universities. The UAB Heersink School of Medicine is ranked 21st among medical schools in NIH funding and eighth among public medical schools.
UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of, race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity, and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.
For more information on Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action at UAB, visit the UAB Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion opens a new website, call (205) 934-8762, or contact the office at 701 20th Street South, AB 336, Birmingham, AL 35294-0103.
