The Leitner Program in International and Comparative Political Economy at Yale invites applications for a post-doctoral associate position for AY 2027-2028.
The post-doctoral associate will teach one course during the year, either in the Fall or the Spring semester, pursue their own research, and participate in the activities of the Leitner program. Post-docs are expected to be in residence for the duration of the appointment. The salary for this position is commensurate with experience and complies with the Yale Office of Postdoctoral Affairs compensation policy and includes a benefits package.
We will begin accepting applications immediately with review beginning on Monday, March 8, 2027 and continuing until the selections are final.
Candidates must have a robust research program in political economy, broadly construed, and must have completed their Ph.D. by the time of appointment.
To apply, send a cover letter, CV, research statement and a draft of a syllabus of a course you propose to teach at Yale. You’ll also need to have three letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf.
All information from the applicant should be submitted electronically through Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/196869
For questions, please contact Ms. Hira Jafri, Director of Global Programs, Leitner Program in International and Comparative Political Economy, The Whitney and Betty MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies, 34 Hillhouse Avenue, P.O. Box 208206 New Haven, CT 06520-8206 USA. Email: leitner@yale.edu.
For details on the Leitner program, please consult the website: https://leitner.yale.edu/
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