Postdoctoral Positions

Postdoctoral Research Associate Position

The application period for this position is currently closed. Please check back or look for announcements for when to apply for the next opportunity.

Professors Alan Gerber and Gregory Huber at Yale University’s Institution for Social and Policy Studies (ISPS) and Center for the Study of American Politics (CSAP) offer a full-time, one-year postdoctoral research associate position that begins July 1.

The role involves work on a range of research projects in American politics, including field experiments, studies of political identity, and research on how political attitudes shape participation and voting behavior. Responsibilities will be tailored to the selected candidate’s strengths and interests and may include coordinating multi-institution research projects, collecting and managing data, and conducting initial data analysis.

Strong technical skills — such as programming or a background in mathematics — are highly valued. Candidates should also have excellent organizational skills, experience with databases and statistical software, and training in statistical methods. Project management experience is a plus. A Ph.D. or equivalent degree is required by the start of the appointment. Salary is competitive and will be set based on experience.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, current CV, graduate transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and one writing sample through Interfolio.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Postdoctoral Research Associate Fellowships

These fellowships will not be offered for the 2026-27 academic year. Please check back or look for announcements about when to apply for the next opportunities.

CSAP also offers research fellowships for for postdoctoral scholars working on American politics.

Fellows spend the academic year in residence at Yale, starting July 1. During this time, they take part in the center’s activities, including regular research seminars, and become part of a collaborative scholarly community. Fellowship terms are flexible and depend on the candidate’s qualifications and current funding. In some cases, fellows may teach one course.

These fellowships are open to scholars who have completed their Ph.D. within the past six years, as well as to current faculty members who do not yet have tenure.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, research statement, current CV, one writing sample, and two letters of recommendation. Applicants who are not currently faculty members must also provide graduate transcripts.

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.