University of Notre Dame

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The Strengthening Families Research Initiative (SFRI) at the University of Notre Dame seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to the initiative's mission to produce rigorous, policy-relevant research on the forces shaping family formation, family stability, and the well-being of parents and children in the United States. The associate is expected to work on initiative projects and their own independent research portfolio. The associate will work closely with Director Melissa Kearney and other SFRI-affiliated scholars, and will be a part of the intellectual community of the Notre Dame Economics Department.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree by July 1, 2027. Applications submitted by November 15, 2026 will receive priority consideration.

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applic=ations from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.