PhD Position in Sociology

Position Details

School-Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area-Weatherhead Center for International Affairs

Position Description    
The Weatherhead Scholars Program at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University invites applications for visiting scholars, to join its annual cohort of 20-25 members, comprised of postdoctoral fellows, visiting scholars, and practitioner fellows. These one-year research positions aim to support visiting faculty and are intended to facilitate research in the social sciences on international, comparative, transnational, and global issues. The Weatherhead Scholars Program accepts five to ten visiting scholars each academic year. This is a residential program; participants are expected to be on campus during the fellowship (late August to mid-May). Visiting scholars will partake in the weekly Weatherhead Scholars Seminar, and will have shared office space at 61 Kirkland St. If desired, visiting scholars may audit a course and/or participate in research clusters and seminars across the university. Visiting scholars may also request an undergraduate research assistant. Funding is not available at this time.

Basic Qualifications    
Eligible applicants will hold full-time permanent positions, and will hold a PhD in economics, sociology, anthropology, history, International affairs, conflict analysis and resolution, psychology, public policy, political science, environmental science, or related fields. The duration of each fellowship is one academic year.
Additional Qualifications     
Special Instructions     

Contact Information    
Walid Hammam
Director, Weatherhead Scholars Program
Weatherhead Center for International Affairs
Harvard University
Contact Email    walid_hammam@wcfia.harvard.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer    
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
Minimum Number of References Required    2
Maximum Number of References Allowed    2

Keywords    
Democracy and Governance, Migration and Refugees, Political Economy, International Development, Global Security, Public Policy, International Relations, International Affairs, Conflict Resolution, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Humanitarian Aid, Diplomacy, Global Health, Transnational Issues, Social Justice, Economic Development, Global Governance, Cultural Diplomacy, Trade and Investment, International Law, Peacebuilding, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Human Rights, International Institutions, Foreign Policy, Civil Society, International Cooperation, War and Peace, Human Security.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    Please list your research interests (200 character limit)

    (Open Ended Question)
    What is your current faculty rank, if applicable?

    (Open Ended Question)
    Please list any faculty member(s) with related research interests.

    (Open Ended Question)
    Please provide an abstract or short summary of your proposed fellowship research project. 200-300 words

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

    Curriculum Vitae
    Cover Letter
    Statement of Research

Optional Documents

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