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Postdoctoral Associate

Position Information

Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate
Classification Title: Postdoctoral Associate
Department: Philosophy
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/55509
Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
The Department of Philosophy and the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) Program at the University at Buffalo is inviting applications for the position of Postdoctoral Fellow under the supervision of Assistant Professor Alexandra Oprea. This position will be supported by the Mellon Grant "Inclusive Immigration and Democratic Revival in a Rust Belt City" and primarily involves conducting research, teaching, and assisting the project team with community engagement activities as specified in the job description below.Listed below are the broad areas of responsibility within the purview of the

Postdoc, including but not limited to:

• Research: The candidate is expected to have an active research agenda within democratic theory, broadly understood, and an interest in the intersection of immigration and democracy.


• Teaching: Two courses per year, at least one of which includes an experiential learning component on the theme "Immigration and Democracy"


• Service: Contributing to the success of our community engagement work, as well as assisting with organizing two academic workshops.

Outstanding Benefits Package Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.
About The University at Buffalo
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Minimum Qualifications
PhD in Philosophy, Political Science, or related discipline; expected completion by August 2025.

Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have training in or experience with community-engaged research, particularly one of the following: conducting interviews with leaders of civic organizations, organizing focus groups with community members, and planning a deliberative democratic forum.

Physical Demands


Salary Range
$60,000.00

Special Instructions Summary


Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Alexandra Oprea
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Assistant Professor
Contact's Email: aoprea@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 919-884-8016

Posting Dates

Posted: 01/28/2025
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled: 08/01/2025