The Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia invites applications for a Mellon Postdoctoral Research position in Race, Place, and Equity. The school seeks candidates who have research interests related to the core mission of the school – to generate new knowledge to solve the world’s toughest public policy challenges and educate ethical and effective leaders prepared to lead in a diverse and divided world. In addition to receiving mentorship, access to resources and research infrastructure, and opportunities to collaborate with faculty at the Batten School, the successful Mellon postdoctoral candidate will also join a university-wide cohort (https://provost.virginia.edu/subsite/academic-outreach/mellon-race-place-equity-program/postdoc-faculty) for additional career development programs and opportunities, and be integrated into a robust, broader intellectual community at UVA.

　　We welcome candidates with a humanities-based or mixed-methods focus, who conduct research that has synergies with areas such as stereotyping, prejudice, leadership and organizational behavior, ethics, social equity, and conflict management. The successful candidate will be an emergent scholar whose transformative research is focused on the intersections of race, social justice, and equity and who might contribute to broader efforts to bolster our intellectual capacity and our curriculum in these directions.

　　The postdoctoral appointment is renewed annually with a target length of two years and is expected to begin August 2024. Appointments involve independent research and/or opportunities for research collaboration with faculty, additional research funds, and teaching one class per academic year at the Batten School. Candidates should identify in their application 2 to 3 possible faculty within the school to serve as disciplinary mentors with whom they would be matched during the postdoc.

　　Candidates who received (or will receive) their terminal degree in a discipline with behavioral and policy relevance between May 2022 and August 2024 are eligible to apply. A criterion for selection for this position is evidence of scholarly potential that could lead to a tenure-track appointment at a research university. Strong quantitative, communication, and project management skills are also required. Applicants with a track record of publication are preferred. Applicants with demonstrated willingness and ability to contribute to the wellbeing of populations that are historically underserved are encouraged to apply.

　　The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

　　To Apply

　　Apply online at https://jobs.virginia.edu

　　Search for requisition R0056755. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile.

　　Complete the application, and upload the following Required materials:

　　One‐page cover letter identifying 2‐3 potential Batten faculty mentors

　　Curriculum vitae

　　Research statement (max. 3 pages), including a broad introduction to your research, both past successes and future plans, as well as how your research agenda could integrate with current areas of study at the Batten School

　　Teaching statement, describing prior teaching experience and/or teaching philosophy and courses you would like to teach

　　Contact information for three references (references will only be contacted for those who are short listed)

　　A separate statement regarding your potential contributions to any aspect of the UVA mission, which includes:

　　an enduring commitment to a vibrant and unique residential learning environment marked by the free and collegial exchange of ideas

　　an unwavering support of a collaborative, diverse community bound together by distinctive foundational values of honor, integrity, trust, and respect

　　universal dedication to excellence and affordable access.

　　In this statement, please focus upon your work skills and experience. In doing so, you may choose to refer to your personal perspective, but the focus of our consideration is on your potential contributions through skills and experience, rather than personal opinions or beliefs.

　　** Note: Documents should be combined into fewer than five files, as five is the maximum number that can be uploaded in the CV/Resume box. Incomplete applications that are missing required documents may not be given full consideration.

　　Review of applications begins February 12, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

　　The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check at time of offer per University Policy.

　　For questions about the application process, please contact Rhiannon O’Coin, Senior Recruiter of Academic Talent Recruitment, [email protected] .

　　The Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs at UVA maintains information at postdoc.virginia.edu to support postdocs.

　　For more information about UVA and the surrounding area, please visit jobs.virginia.edu/us/en .

　　For more information about benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit postdoc.virginia.edu and hr.virginia.edu/benefits

　　The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.