Bellwether Postdoctoral Scholar: The School of Information at the University of California, Berkeley is seeking applications for up to four full-time Bellwether Postdoctoral Scholars. This is an exceptional opportunity for early-career academics to develop their research while collaborating with distinguished faculty members. The anticipated start is as soon as July 2025, with a negotiable start date.
Designation
Position Title: Bellwether Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Duration: 2 years, non-renewable
Percent Time: 100%
Research Areas
| Postdoctoral Scholar Position | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| BPS1 | Social informatics, STS, social and cultural studies of technology |
| BPS2 | Climate and sustainability informatics |
| BPS3 | Digital communications, social psychology, and the humanities |
| BPS4 | Computer science and applied economics |
| BPS5 | Behavioral science and machine learning |
| BPS6 | Literary/cultural theory and computational methods |
| BPS7 | Algorithmic justice |
Location
Berkeley, California
Eligibility/Qualification
- Basic Qualifications (at time of application): PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrollment in a PhD program.
- Additional Qualifications (at time of start): Completion of PhD (or equivalent) by the start date, with no more than three years of postdoctoral research experience.
Job Description
The Bellwether Postdoctoral Scholar program at UC Berkeley is designed for promising researchers to advance their careers. Each scholar will dedicate 30-40% of their time to independent research and collaborative projects with faculty mentors, resulting in significant publication opportunities. Positions are research-focused, with expectations to contribute to I School academic events.
Each scholar will receive:
- Access to a $5,000 annual research fund for travel and conference expenses.
- A laptop computer during the duration of the post-doc.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae: Most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter: 1-2 pages detailing the position(s) applied for, availability to start, and fit with UC Berkeley I School.
- Statement of Research: 2-3 pages on planned independent research during the post-doc.
- Statement on Contributions to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Outlining past activities and future plans.
- Writing Sample: (Optional) A relevant publication, pre- or post-print (preferable).
Reference Requirements
- 3-5 references (contact information only).
Apply Link: UC Berkeley Application Portal
Help Contact: pmarchetti@berkeley.edu
Last Date for Apply
- Open Date: March 20, 2025
- Next Review Date: April 4, 2025 (11:59 PM Pacific Time)
- Final Date: April 21, 2025 (11:59 PM Pacific Time)
Please note that applications received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
