Description

The Population Studies and Training Center (PSTC) at Brown University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to start on or around August 15, 2026. The term of appointment is one year, but reappointment for a second year may be possible, subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will join PSTC’s dynamic interdisciplinary research environment. Their primary responsibility will be to contribute to the Social Contexts and Life Course Health and Aging Project. Working with PSTC faculty Susan Short and Meghan Zacher, they will collaborate on research development, analysis, and writing. In addition, they will be expected to advance their independent research. They will be encouraged to participate in PSTC’s intellectual community. At PSTC, they will have opportunities to attend workshops, working groups, and colloquia and receive feedback on work-in-progress.

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.

Requirements

Applicants must have obtained a Ph.D. or similar doctoral degree in a relevant social science or health discipline (e.g., economics, sociology, demography, public policy, public health) at the time of appointment. Applicants who demonstrate evidence of innovative, high-quality research will receive priority consideration. Population scientists with expertise in any one of the following areas are especially encouraged to apply: health and aging, biomarkers, sex/gender, and longitudinal and/or causal data analysis. Please note that a selected candidate who has not completed all requirements for their doctoral degree by the position start date will be appointed as a Research Associate at a reduced salary until all degree requirements are completed.

Apply via Interfolio at this link (https://apply.interfolio.com/181201). Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please apply by March 10th.

Applicants should provide a CV, 2 examples of written work, and a cover letter that describes their background, research interests, and any relevant expertise or experience. They should also address how they would contribute to the research or teaching mission of our diverse and inclusive university community. Applicants should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted online through Interfolio.

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 Meaghen Hanrahan (Meaghen_hanrahan@brown.edu) or Susan Short (seshort@brown.edu) with any questions.