Post-Doctoral Fellow – Disabilities Position Available In [Unknown county], Massachusetts

Boston University, Center on Forced Displacement
Post-Doctoral Fellow – Disabilities

Institution Type:

College / University

Location:

Massachusetts, United States

Position:

Post-Doctoral Fellow
Boston University’s Center on Forced Displacement (CFD; bu/cfd) invites applications for a two-year post-doctoral scholar position developing projects with a focus on displacement and disability.
We seek exceptional, engaged scholars, artists, and/or practitioners who have knowledge of forced displacement, disabilities, and a commitment to developing concrete and creative interventions to benefit displaced people. The CFD Post-doctoral Fellow will have conducted research in related fields, including but not limited to cultural studies, political science, international relations, sociology, anthropology, engineering, or public health. Candidates are expected to have received a Ph.D., MFA, or other terminal degree by September 2025.
The CFD Post-doctoral Fellow will have doctoral level expertise and an ongoing research and/or artistic project related to disability and displacement/migration studies, related to accessible structures, mobilities, borders and journeys, deportation, policy and development, internally displaced people, statelessness, health and wellness of migrants and asylum seekers, or similar projects. The duties of the CFD Post-doctoral Fellow will include conducting and presenting original research and developing new initiatives and programs with a focus on disability and displacement. Post-Doctoral Fellows will also be asked to contribute to the many events, projects, and courses of CFD, including co-authored studies. Post-doctoral Fellows will also have the opportunity to mentor student research projects and contribute to courses and educational programs organized by CFD in Boston and abroad. Teaching responsibilities will depend on the candidate’s experience and interests and will be negotiated in interviews.
This post-doctoral fellowship is located in Boston from summer 2025-2027. We provide a competitive salary and benefits as well as support for research activities and mentoring toward future projects and professional opportunities. Our Post-doctoral Fellows benefit from research support and mentorship as well as a lively and committed atmosphere of intellectual inquiry that is truly interdisciplinary.