Postdoctoral Research Associate - Center for Effective Lawmaking, Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy

The Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral research position. The position is offered for one year starting in July 2025. In addition to carrying out his or her own research, the appointee will collaborate with a Batten faculty member, Craig Volden, on research related to the Center for Effective Lawmaking, and will have the opportunity to teach one class in the Batten School. A particular research focus on lawmaking in American state legislatures and/or the U.S. Congress is welcome.

The Center for Effective Lawmaking seeks to advance the generation, communication, and use of new knowledge about the effectiveness of individual lawmakers and U.S. legislative institutions. We envision American legislatures comprised of effective lawmakers, strong institutional capacity, and the incentive structure needed to address America's greatest public policy challenges. To learn more about the Center, please visit: https://thelawmakers.org/.

A PhD degree in Political Science or related disciplines is required by the start date of the position. Strong quantitative, communication, and project management skills are also required. UVA offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits to its community of postdoctoral researchers and scholars.

The position includes mentorship, access to resources and research infrastructure, opportunities to collaborate with faculty at a truly interdisciplinary school, and connections to the policy world and to a robust network of diverse scholars.

Process for Applicants:

Please apply through the UVA job board at https://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en and search for R0065579. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile. Complete the application, and upload the following required materials:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• A two-page proposal on how you would like to contribute to the Center for Effective Lawmaking
• Contact information for three references
• Writing sample
• Graduate school transcript

***Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the CV/Resume box or you can combine them into one PDF. You MUST upload ALL documents into the CV/Resume box. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration.

For immediate consideration, please apply by November 11, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

For questions about the application process please contact Jessica Russo, Academic Recruiter, at sxv9zv@virginia.edu.

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