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SNF Agora Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship
Inside Higher Ed, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
General Description
The SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University is an academic and public forum dedicated to strengthening global democracy through civic engagement and informed, inclusive dialogue. The institute invites sociologists and economists to apply for its 2026‑27 SNF Agora Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship. The fellowship is a one‑year program starting July 1, 2026 that supports recent doctoral recipients whose scholarship engages with questions directly related to the institute’s mission. Two fellows will engage actively with a multidisciplinary scholarly community, extend their research and public engagement, and receive active mentorship from SNF Agora Institute faculty. Responsibilities
Fellows will carry out their own research while participating in seminars and being full members of the intellectual community. Fellows are expected to participate actively in a research/practice project of the institute, reside in the Baltimore‑DC area, and regularly engage in in‑person institute activities, including weekly Tuesday and Thursday seminars. Compensation
The fellowship includes an annual stipend of $70,000 and modest moving and research budgets. Fellows will be appointed initially for a one‑year term, with the opportunity to extend the fellowship for a second academic year. Qualifications
Must have received a doctorate or equivalent terminal degree in May 2024 or later (or demonstrate completion by August 2026). Scholarship in sociology or economics should engage with questions directly related to the mission of the SNF Agora Institute. Application Instructions
Please submit the required documents via Interfolio: a) CV (up to date); b) Research statement (max 1,500 words) proposing fellowship goals and activities, in light of your research and the mission and work of the SNF Agora Institute; c) Writing sample of solo‑authored work (max 10,000 words), which can be either an article or an extract from a dissertation or longer work; d) Confidential letters of recommendation. To apply, visit:
apply.interfolio.com/175543 . Salary Range
The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University. Equal Opportunity Employer
The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved. Pre-Employment Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at applications@jhu.edu. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu. Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification. EEO Is The Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion. Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID‑19 vaccine. The COVID‑19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.
This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID‑19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status.
For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information.
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The SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University is an academic and public forum dedicated to strengthening global democracy through civic engagement and informed, inclusive dialogue. The institute invites sociologists and economists to apply for its 2026‑27 SNF Agora Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship. The fellowship is a one‑year program starting July 1, 2026 that supports recent doctoral recipients whose scholarship engages with questions directly related to the institute’s mission. Two fellows will engage actively with a multidisciplinary scholarly community, extend their research and public engagement, and receive active mentorship from SNF Agora Institute faculty. Responsibilities
Fellows will carry out their own research while participating in seminars and being full members of the intellectual community. Fellows are expected to participate actively in a research/practice project of the institute, reside in the Baltimore‑DC area, and regularly engage in in‑person institute activities, including weekly Tuesday and Thursday seminars. Compensation
The fellowship includes an annual stipend of $70,000 and modest moving and research budgets. Fellows will be appointed initially for a one‑year term, with the opportunity to extend the fellowship for a second academic year. Qualifications
Must have received a doctorate or equivalent terminal degree in May 2024 or later (or demonstrate completion by August 2026). Scholarship in sociology or economics should engage with questions directly related to the mission of the SNF Agora Institute. Application Instructions
Please submit the required documents via Interfolio: a) CV (up to date); b) Research statement (max 1,500 words) proposing fellowship goals and activities, in light of your research and the mission and work of the SNF Agora Institute; c) Writing sample of solo‑authored work (max 10,000 words), which can be either an article or an extract from a dissertation or longer work; d) Confidential letters of recommendation. To apply, visit:
apply.interfolio.com/175543 . Salary Range
The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University. Equal Opportunity Employer
The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved. Pre-Employment Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at applications@jhu.edu. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu. Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification. EEO Is The Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion. Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID‑19 vaccine. The COVID‑19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.
This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID‑19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status.
For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information.
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