The Institute for Religion, Culture and Public Life (IRCPL) of Columbia University invites applications for a full-time appointment as a Postdoctoral Research Scholar for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year based on satisfactory performance. The Institute seeks a scholar whose research and teaching directly address the Institute’s foundational terms: religion, culture, and public life. Preference will be given to projects that seriously engage with the theme of religion and at least one of the other two dimensions.

The incumbent will pursue their own research; contribute to IRCPL program planning and be an active participant in IRCPL events; engage in collaborative projects with IRCPL/Columbia faculty, staff and students; and teach undergraduate courses (for additional compensation). The expectation is to teach one course per fellowship year, with the option to teach two courses in the second year.

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Submission Status

  • Now Accepting Applicants

Submission Deadline

May 31, 2026 11:59 pm ET

Recognition Type

  • Call for Proposals
  • External