Postdoctoral Associate, Interdisciplinary Legal Studies

Postdoctoral Associate, Interdisciplinary Legal Studies Position Information Position Title:

Postdoctoral Associate, Interdisciplinary Legal Studies Department:

School of Law Posting Link:

https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/62417

Job Type:

Full-Time Posting Detail Information Position Summary The Baldy Center for Law and Social Policy and the University at Buffalo School of Law invite applications for two Postdoctoral Associates in Interdisciplinary Legal Studies. These full-time appointments are designed for highly promising early-career scholars who hold a doctoral degree and seek to advance a strong, independent research agenda within a vibrant, interdisciplinary academic environment. The primary responsibility of a Baldy Center Postdoctoral Associate is to pursue an independent program of research and scholarship focused on issues in law, legal institutions, and/or social policy, while actively engaging in collaborative scholarship with faculty and researchers affiliated with the Baldy Center, the School of Law, and the University at Buffalo.

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Our benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life. Being a part of the University at Buffalo community. University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Minimum Qualifications Completed PhD, JD, and/or JSD prior to starting date Intellectually strong, original, and clear research plan that fits with The Baldy Center's mission Demonstrated academic achievement Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Salary Range $58,000 Special Instructions Summary |

Required:

1.Curriculum Vitae (text in English, listing all degrees, positions, and publications) 2. Research Plan (3 pages maximum) with key citations including: A. Research questions, working hypothesis, and larger research context: a. Importance of the project to understanding law, legal institutions, and social policy; b. Relevance to applicant's scholarly field; c. Research fit with The Baldy Center's mission; d. Expected findings. B.

Methodology:

a. Sources of information, including specific information about sources and/or archives (website, addresses, interlocutor-interviewee context, IRB requirements, etc. as relevant); b. Strategies for obtaining information; c. Rationale for Selection of research sites, data sets, interviewees. d. Expected outcomes and products 3. Academic Writing Sample (This sample may be a book chapter or article) Is a background check required for this posting?

No Contact Information Contact's Name:

Matthew Dimick Contact's Pronouns:

Contact's Title:

Contact's Email:

baldycenter@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone:

716-645-2102

Posting Dates Posted:

05/15/2026 Deadline for

Applicants:

Date to be filled: 09/01/2026 jeid-a7864d5ab64a4a48950102fb80118b62