/*Application link: https://emdz.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/2415*/ *Position Summary* The Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance at Rice University is seeking a postdoctoral fellow with a PhD in sociology, economics, or political science to begin on August 1, 2023 for an initial one-year term that is renewable for an additional year pending excellent performance. The fellow will be housed in the Boniuk Institute. The fellow will report to the Associate Director of Research and the Director of the Institute, working closely with the Associate Director of Research on the following responsibilities: 1) Quantitative analysis of in-house national data collections leading to collaborative publications analyzing religious discrimination, victimization, and diversity in the workplace and society more generally, 2) collecting, organizing, and analyzing existing survey data on religious diversity in Houston, and 3) assisting with the development of grant proposals for new global data collections on religious diversity, conflict, and victimization. In addition, the postdoctoral fellow will participate in programming and professional development with the Boniuk Institute (and its subsidiary, the Religion and Public Life Program). The fellow will also have the opportunity to pursue independent research projects, including but not limited to publishing from their dissertation or other ongoing research.There are no teaching responsibilities associated with the fellowship. This position is in residence in the Boniuk Institute at Rice University. *Minimum Requirements* * PhD in Sociology, Political Science, or Economics with substantive expertise in the study of race and religion, religion and immigration, or another area related to religious pluralism and diversity *Skills Required* * Proficient in Stata and/or R; able to work in SPSS as needed * Because of the needs of the study, preference will be given to applicants who have strong skills in statistical analysis and data organization and management skills *Essential Functions* * Quantitative analysis related to religious diversity, victimization, and discrimination * Collects, organizes, and analyzes data on religion in Houston * Assists with grant proposals/background research for global data collections on religious diversity and conflict * Works on independent research related to religion and religious diversity broadly * Performs all other duties as assigned *Rice University HR | Benefits:*https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits *Rice Mission and Values:*//Mission and Values | Rice University <https://www.rice.edu/mission-values> /Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status./ -- Brett Ashley Leeds (she/her) Radoslav Tsanoff Professor of Political Science Chair, Department of Political Science Rice University Co-Editor-in-Chief, /International Organization <https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/international-organization>/ mailing address: MS 24 6100 Main St. Houston, TX 77005 office location: 119 Herzstein Hall phone: 713-348-3037 fax: 713-348-5273 website <http://www.ruf.rice.edu/%7Eleeds/> twitter <https://twitter.com/BAshleyLeeds> Interested in graduate study? Click here <https://politicalscience.rice.edu/graduate-study-interest-form> to request information. ************************************************************** Political Methodology E-Mail List Editors: Dominique Lockett and Gechun Lin <[log in to unmask]> ************************************************************** Send messages to [log in to unmask] To join the list, cancel your subscription, or modify your subscription settings visit: https://www.cambridge.org/core/membership/spm/mailing-list **************************************************************