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The Justice Collaboratory at Yale Law School Seeks Social Science and Law Postdoctoral
Fellow
The Justice Collaboratory is an interdisciplinary group of scholars at Yale University and
beyond.
Led by Professors Tracey Meares and Tom Tyler, our goal is to apply the latest ideas in
the social
sciences to inform policy and institutional design. Historically, much of our work has
involved
researching public trust in legal authorities and the popular legitimacy of the criminal
justice
system.
We are currently inviting applications for a 2019-2020 postdoctoral fellowship. This
position is
intended for individuals who are interested in an academic or policy career working on
the
intersections of science and law, with a particular interest in conducting research that
informs
improvements in outcomes and legitimacy of the criminal justice system. Especially
encouraged
to apply are candidates whose work is empirically grounded, rigorous and
interdisciplinary.
Candidates should hold a doctoral degree (PhD in Psychology, Criminology, Sociology or
other
social science field, JD or MD), and their research interests may combine different
elements of
behavioral science, social science and the study of legal institutions. For example,
research
interests may include or be related to: the perceived legitimacy of legal actors or legal
processes;
legal authorities’ discretion; or evaluation of impacts of recent/current criminal justice
policies,
among other related topics.
Candidates must have familiarity with a range of research methods and strong quantitative
skills.
Experience with policy research is a plus. Postdoctoral fellows will become integral
members of The Justice
Collaboratory. They will participate in Yale’s vibrant academic community, receive
mentoring from our senior
faculty and have the opportunity to share ideas, gain research experience and produce
manuscripts for
publication. Fellows will be expected to be involved in and contribute to ongoing and
upcoming
research projects led by the Justice Collaboratory. Responsibilities will include
collaboration with
the writing of grant proposals, as well as the collection, management and analysis of
research data.
Additionally, there is an opportunity to teach one course during the academic year, while
actively
engaging with the broader Yale community, attending seminars and events as appropriate.
Postdoctoral fellows will be chosen based on demonstrated academic merit, rigor of their
research
and likelihood of future success collaborating with The Justice Collaboratory team.
This is a full-time, 12-month appointment located in New Haven, CT (appointees may have
their
contracts extended for an additional year, upon mutually agreed terms). Salary is
competitive and
we offer top-tier employee benefits.
Candidates should submit a cover letter explaining their interest in this position (of two
pages or
less), a CV and full contact information for three references. Please collate these
documents into a
single PDF file. Applications should be addressed to Prof. Tom Tyler and Prof. Tracey
Meares
and sent to the care of our program coordinator, Molly
Aunger<mailto:mailtomolly.aunger@yale.edu> no later than May 30, 2019. Select
candidates will be asked to submit a writing sample, academic transcripts, and reference
letters.
Yale University considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not
discriminate
on the basis of, an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a
veteran, or
national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation
or gender
identity or expression. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from
sex
discrimination in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal
financial
assistance. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the University’s Title IX
Coordinator,
at TitleIX@yale.edu<mailto:TitleIX@yale.edu>, or to the U.S. Department of
Education, Office for Civil Rights, 8th Floor,
Five Post Office Square, Boston MA 02109-3921. Telephone: 617.289.0111, Fax:
617.289.0150,
TDD: 800.877.8339, or Email: ocr.boston@ed.gov<mailto:ocr.boston@ed.gov>.
THE JUSTICE COLLABORATORY
Molly Aunger, Program Coordinator
100 Tower Parkway
O: (203) 436-3522
Baker Hall, Room 422
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