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Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Job Description
Position Information
Position Information
Department | College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) |
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Alternate Department Description | Institute for Immigration Research (IIR) |
Criminal Background Check | Standard Background Check |
Motor Vehicle Background Check | No |
Statement of Economic Interest | Not Applicable |
Job Category | Postdoctoral Faculty |
Role (State) Job Title | Postdoctoral Research Fellow |
Working Title | Postdoctoral Research Fellow |
Job Type | Full-Time |
Position Number | F9626z |
Recruit Number | FAC9161 |
Working Hours | |
Location | Fairfax, VA |
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Pay Band | |
Salary | Commensurate with education and experience. |
Web Announcement | Institute for Immigration Research Shrivastava Family Graduate Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Immigration Research The George Mason University, Institute for Immigration Research (IIR) invites applications for a one-year, renewable position as the Shrivastava Family Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Immigration Research. The successful candidate’s areas of specialization will include immigration, economic, social and political consequences of migration, quality of life, and the overall issues related to immigration policy. This position is critical to the success of the IIR and requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of the IIR. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason’s academic and culturally inclusive environment. Responsibilities: The Institute for Immigration Research (IIR) Postdoctoral Researcher position reports to and is managed by the Director of the IIR. This position has three major areas of responsibility: support, management, and research. The Shrivastava Family Graduate Postdoctoral Fellow in Immigration Research is expected to:
Required Qualifications: The successful candidate must have earned a Ph.D., or have completed it by August 24, 2023, in sociology, anthropology, political science, economics, demography, or related field, as well as:
Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with a strong background in the following areas are preferred:
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Special Instructions to Applicants | For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number F9626z at https://jobs.gmu.edu/ by July 14, 2023; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, CV, and a list of three professional references with contact information. In the cover letter, please discuss your qualifications, research experience, and fit with the IIR and position responsibilities. For more information, contact IIR Director, Dr. James Witte: jwitte@gmu.edu . Applicants must apply to this posting prior to contacting Dr. Witte. |
For Full Consideration, Apply by: | July 14, 2023 |
Posting Date | 05/25/2023 |
Job Close Date | |
Open Until Filled? | Yes |
Telework Friendly? | |
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