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 Sociology, Criminology and Criminal Justice, and Geography. 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 and Indigenous Studies, Latine 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.
Apply to become a CRRES Postdoc
Terms of Agreement
Fellows are expected to pursue research activities associated with their primary area, as demonstrated by conference presentations and published work. Fellows will also teach one course in their home departments during each year of their residency, and are expected to participate in CRRES activities and in seminars in their home departments.
The two-year position begins on August 1, 2025 and ends on May 31, 2027, at a 10-month annual salary of $57,000. The postdoctoral fellow will also receive $3,000 each year in research support and Indiana University health benefits.
Eligibility
We invite applications from qualified candidates who are at the beginning of their academic careers, but who do not yet hold tenure-track academic positions. Candidates who do not hold a Ph.D. but expect to by June 30, 2025 must provide a letter from the chair of their dissertation committee, confirming the proposed timeline for completion. All applicants must file their dissertations no later than June 30, 2025.
Application materials
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Research statement (3,000 words describing dissertation project, work in progress, plans for publication, and professional goals)
- Teaching statement
- Writing sample
- Three letters of reference
- Teaching materials (optional)
The cover letter should be addressed to:
Prof. Sylvia Martinez, Search Committee Chair
Center for Research on Race and Ethnicity in Society
Indiana University
Schuessler Institute for Social Research 209
1022 E. Third Street
Bloomington, IN 47405
Email: crres@iu.edu
Deadline
Applications received by October 4, 2024 at 12:00pm EST will receive full consideration. Following review by the CRRES postdoctoral committee, strong applications will be circulated to relevant departments.
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Eligibility
Yes, the position is open to international students.
Yes, this is acceptable but the final paperwork must be filed before August 1, 2025.
Yes, applicants who received their PhD more than two years ago are eligible to apply if they have not yet secured a tenure-track position.
Application
The deadline is October 4, 2024 at 12:00p EST.
Upon submission of your completed application, the system will automatically prompt your references for their letters. The letters are due at the same time as the rest of the materials.
It is fine for your advisor to include the information about your timeline for completion in the recommendation letter. A separate letter is not necessary.
No, you do not need to identify faculty mentors to apply for the position. CRRES postdocs are assigned two faculty mentors in the home department, and also have the opportunity to receive advice and mentorship from the CRRES Director and Associate Director.
- Letter of Application/Cover Letter
- CV
- Research/Teaching Statement
- Writing Sample
- Three Letters of Recommendation