The John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics seeks applications from junior scholars and recent PhD graduates for up to four postdoctoral fellowships in residence at Washington University in St. Louis. The appointment is for one year, renewable for a second year. Eligible applicants must complete the PhD by July 1, 2020, and have completed it no earlier than January 1, 2015. In exceptional cases a qualified applicant holding a JD, without the PhD, may be considered.

Research associates will spend most of their time pursuing research and writing for their own projects. They will also serve the intellectual life of the Danforth Center on Religion and Politics through participation in its biweekly interdisciplinary seminar and events hosted by the Center. Their teaching responsibilities will include: 1) developing one course per year to complement and contribute to the Center’s curricular offerings, and 2) possibly assisting in one additional course each year (depending on the particular teaching needs of the Center).

Washington University in St. Louis is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and especially encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Required Qualifications: Applicants should hold a doctorate in religious studies, politics, anthropology, law, philosophy, theology, American studies, history, area studies, sociology, or another relevant field. Scholars should be engaged in projects centrally concerned with religion and politics in the United States, historically or in the present day.

Applications are due in full by December 1, 2019. Applicants will be notified of fellowship decisions by March 2, 2020.

For the full call for applications, including application instructions, visit the Center’s website. With questions, contact the Center at (314) 935-9345 or via email at rap@wustl.edu.