Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Human Flourishing Program

6 hours ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Harvard University Full time
Job Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow, Human Flourishing Program

Job Summary:

The Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University's Institute for Quantitative Social Science (IQSS) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join our interdisciplinary team. The successful candidate will have a PhD in philosophy, theology/religious studies, or the empirical social or biomedical sciences, and a strong interest in well-being research.

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct independent research on topics related to human well-being
  • Contribute to the Program's interdisciplinary work under the supervision of the Program's Director
  • Collaborate with researchers across the fields of psychology, sociology, public health, epidemiology, statistics, philosophy, theology, and history
Requirements:
  • PhD in philosophy, theology/religious studies, or the empirical social or biomedical sciences
  • Strong interest in well-being research
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with and/or coursework in the social sciences for humanities candidates
  • Familiarity with and/or coursework in philosophy or theology for empirical sciences candidates
What We Offer:
  • Full funding for 2 years, with possible extension for a third year
  • Eligibility for employee benefits, including subsidized health insurance
  • Shared office space and borrowing privileges at Harvard libraries
How to Apply:

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, research statement, and three letters of recommendation from experts at the faculty ranks. We prefer to receive letters in the Aries application (upload as one document/PDF). If you do not have direct access to your recommendation letters, please provide contact information for your references and we will solicit the letters as needed.



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