Post-Doctoral Associate, Rutgers University

About the role

Conduct independent research
Prepare and teach a course on social justice and public policy
Produce policy briefs on race and politics in the US, relevant to the State of New Jersey
Contribute to the intellectual and academic life of the Sheila Y. Oliver Center for Race & Politics and the Rutgers-Newark campus and community

Qualifications

• PhD in political science, sociology, public policy, or a closely related field, with a demonstrated focus on race, politics, and social justice in the United States
• Proven research agenda with the potential to advance knowledge in race and politics
• Experience or interest teaching undergraduate courses and mentoring students

Benefits

Renamed in 2024 to honor the late Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver, the first Black woman to hold statewide office in New Jersey, the Center serves as a vital resource for understanding race in America’s political landscape.