Postdoctoral Fellowship

Position Summary

The Center for Research on Race and Ethnicity in Society (CRRES) at Indiana University, Bloomington, invites applications for a CRRES Postdoctoral Fellowship. The fellowship provides support to scholars studying race and ethnicity from a broad range of fields in the social sciences and humanities. We are particularly interested in candidates with disciplinary homes in Criminology/Criminal Justice, Psychological and Brain Sciences, as well as those in Anthropology with a focus on Human Biology. The CRRES postdoctoral fellowship program aims to create a legacy of scholars who will be positioned to address issues related to race and ethnicity using a multidisciplinary lens. We welcome candidates whose research intersects with African American and African Diaspora Studies, Native American and Indigenous Studies, Latinx Studies, and/or Asian American Studies. The Fellow is expected to pursue research activities associated with their primary area of work, as demonstrated by conference presentations and published works. CRRES fellowships are designed to advance the careers of new scholars by providing opportunities to research, teach, and connect with mentors and with faculty in host departments. Strong applicants will demonstrate evidence of scholarly potential that will make them competitive for tenure-track appointments at Indiana University and other research universities.

Terms of Agreement

• This two-year position begins on August 1, 2027 and ends on May 31, 2029, at a 10-month annual salary of $60,000.
• Postdoctoral fellows will also receive Indiana University health benefits and $3,000 each year in research support.

Application Process

• We invite applications from qualified candidates at the beginning of their academic careers who do not yet hold tenure-track academic positions.
• Applicants must have a Ph.D. in hand or a letter from the chair of their dissertation committee confirming the timeline for completion and filing by June 30, 2027.
• Applicants should submit a (1) cover letter; (2) CV; (3) research statement describing dissertation project, work in progress, plans for publication, and professional goals; (4) teaching statement; (5) writing sample; and (6) three letters of reference.
• Applications should be submitted online at: http://indiana.peopleadmin.com. Cover letters should be addressed to: Dr. Sonia Lee, Search Committee Chair, Center for Research on Race and Ethnicity in Society, Indiana University.
• Queries should be sent to crres@iu.edu.
• Applications received by October 15, 2026 will receive full consideration.

Department Contact for Questions

Applications should be submitted online at: http://indiana.peopleadmin.com. Cover letters should be addressed to: Dr. Sonia Lee, Search Committee Chair, Center for Research on Race and Ethnicity in Society, Indiana University. Queries should be sent to crres@iu.edu.

Additional Qualifications

Special Instructions For Best Consideration Date: 10/15/2026
Expected Start Date: 08/01/2027

Posting Number

IU-101587-2026