Posting Description
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATES, Center for International Studies (CIS), will pursue their independent research with guidance from a faculty mentor; participate in regular seminars with faculty and other fellows and visitors; engage with CIS affiliated research initiatives and contribute to a vibrant scholarly community.
CIS is dedicated to advancing innovative, policy-relevant scholarship that addresses critical global challenges, and anticipates appointing two Postdoctoral Associates for the academic year 2027–28.
The full job description is available, here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xavrdbn85h6hf6l4zy1zf/CISHQ-Postdoc-9.11.2026.pdf?rlkey=5qgr44uobz2cahzpcvxekuovl&st=aei35y7u&dl=0
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: PhD in Political Science, Environmental Science, Sociology, Anthropology, History, Economics, Psychology, Computer Science, or a related field, earned after September 1, 2024, and exceptional scholarly achievement and promise for policy-relevant research in international studies.
The position is a full-time, one-year appointment based at MIT in Cambridge, MA.
We will begin reviewing applications on November 1, 2026.
Applicants must upload a curriculum vitae (CV) as part of their application through the MIT Careers site. Please upload the following supplementary materials to this form: Cover letter, Research proposal (maximum 5 double-spaced pages), Dissertation abstract (including Table of Contents); One writing sample (published article or dissertation chapter); Proof of PhD completion or a letter from the dissertation advisor indicating anticipated completion by September 1, 2027; Names of two reference letter writers, who will automatically receive requests to submit letters; and Contact and Further Information.
For more information about MIT CIS, please see here. If you have any questions about our postdoctoral program, please email Cis-research@mit.edu.
9/16/2026
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