This resource lists opportunities for postdoctoral training at 17 universities performing world-leading research and scholarship across 10 different states. As of this writing, the listed positions are weighted heavily toward the biological sciences, but there are openings related to educational research and health equity, for example, that may be of interest to social scientists. See the website for more information.

Data & Society Research Institute is seeking an engaging and collaborative Researcher to lead a project on Labor, Race, and Technology as a member of the Labor Futures Initiative. The Labor Futures Initiative researches emergent disruptions in the labor force as a result of data-centric technological development, with a special focus on structural inequalities. One area of research that the Labor Futures Initiative is dedicated to investing time, resources, and attention to is race, technology, and the future of work.

This position reports to the Labor Futures Initiative’s Program Director. This is an 18-24 month long position with the possibility of extension. The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. or has equivalent work experience or is a researcher or postdoctoral scholar who intends to enter academia. While this role will start as completely virtual, it will likely involve onsite components in the future. 

Apply by April 30, 2024. See the online listing for complete details.

As a fellow in the NCSES Research Ambassadors Program-Environmental Statistics Innovation, you will have the opportunity to explore a federal career and gain a competitive edge as you apply your education, talent, and skills in a variety of settings. Fellowships are based on assigned research or technical projects.

The goal of this program is to engage in the development of evidence-based policies directed at environmental innovation, sustainability, and climate change by exploiting the wealth of text-based information on environmental and climate research and development (R&D) and innovation. 

Eligibility: Currently pursuing a Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree to be received by 7/31/2024

Application Deadline 4/22/2024 11:59:00 PM Eastern

See complete details online

The Sociology Department at Georgetown University invites applications for a one-year, full-time non-tenure line (FTNTL) faculty position as Assistant Teaching Professor beginning August 1, 2024. The standard teaching load for FTNTL faculty is 3-3. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in sociology as of July 1, 2024 and have experience teaching undergraduate level introduction to sociology and statistics courses. Georgetown University and the Department of Sociology encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented and minoritized groups.

Application review begins May 1. To ensure full consideration of application, please submit materials by May 15, 2024.

See the complete listing and apply through Interfolio. For assistance, contact Amanda Armstrong

Seeking a consultant/part-time/full-time policy guru with Hill experience and a passion for women’s healthcare issues, policy, and advocacy. Are you ready to make a difference? Consultant for Policy & Partnerships works with our team and designs innovative strategies to promote health and wellness for women in all their diversities and across the lifespan by shaping policy and identifying, expanding, and strengthening strategic partnerships. This opportunity is for a dedicated, influential thought-leader with a documented performance history of shifting paradigms, advancing existing legislation and working in coalition to craft new policies rooted in health equity. 

See the announcement on the NWHN website

EducationCounsel, LLC, in affiliation with Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor to be located in its Washington, DC office. This critical role will lead projects designed to advance work on K-12 education policy towards success for all students, particularly low-income students and students of color. In addition, this role will provide a unique opportunity for thought leadership and strategy in partnership with clients and to serve as an advisor to a wide array of decision makers (e.g., policymakers, national organizations, foundation leaders, nonprofit executives and other stakeholders) on a variety of critical K-12 education topics.

The Senior Policy Advisor position is rolling and open until filled, so any interested applicants should apply as early as possible. 

Census is seeking a talented individual with expertise in demography, statistics, and/or data science to lead the development and deployment efforts for the Demographic Frame. As the Senior Technical Lead, you will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coherence and harmonization of data, processes, and methodologies. Your role will involve coordinating cross-directorate efforts, communicating the project's vision to stakeholders, and facilitating integration with other Census Bureau Frames. (GS 14)

Application closes April 15, 2024

See the complete listing on USAJobs

The Racial Justice Fellowship is a two-year, full-time paid position. The fellowship is designed for a resident of the DMV region (Washington, DC, northern Virginia and suburban Maryland) who has recent lived experience with oppressive systems (e.g., housing instability and homelessness, low wage work and wage theft, unemployment and underemployment, harm from the criminal legal system) and is committed to racial justice. 

iF, A Foundation for Radical Possibility, envisions Black people and people of the global majority living powerfully, abundantly, and beautifully in healthy, self-determined communities free of social, economic, and ideological violence.

Apply by COB April 5, 2024.

Complete information is online.

RISE (Reparations, Institutions and Structures, and Economic Justice) at iF, a Foundation for Radical Possibility,  is seeking an intern to conduct a literature review in support of the development of Let’s GO DMV!’s advocacy strategy for government policies and programs that advance economic justice. Let’s GO DMV! is a guaranteed income pilot program that provides direct cash to hospitality workers in the DC region who were and are still impacted by the desperate economic effects of COVID-19.

Undergraduate (seniors only) or graduate level enrolled at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), Howard University or Bowie State University. The student will be paid $22/hour and will work 20 hours per week during the summer.

Apply by COB Monday, April 29, 2024.

Complete information online.

This position is located in the Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) in Washington, DC. IES is the research arm of the U.S. Department of Education. The Incumbent is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and the possible redesign of high school longitudinal studies.

IES-2024-0010 – Statistician (Education). Series: 1530. Grade(s): 11/12.
Open Period: 3/20/24 – 4/2/24. This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 150 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day they receive the 150th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.  

See the complete job posting on the USA Jobs website