Please see the message below from Princeton University regarding a postdoctoral research associate position in "faith and work".
Dear Friends,
We would like to announce that the Faith and Work Initiative at Princeton University's Center for the Study of Religion is still seeking qualified applicants for a postdoctoral research associate position beginning August 2016. Although the job description below states the due date as January 4, 2016, we are continuing to take applications at this time. Feel free to share this information with any early career scholars or graduating doctoral candidates who might be interested in this opportunity to participate in research around the intersection of religion, spirituality, and work.
Application online for Faith & Work Postdoc
The Faith & Work Initiative invites applicants for a postdoctoral research associate. Apply online atjobs.princeton.edu, searching requisition #1500857.
Princeton University's Faith and Work Initiative (FWI) within the Center for the Study of Religion (CSR) invites applications for a postdoctoral or more senior research position. Initial appointment is for one year, with possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance. Position is open to recent PhD graduates interested in studying the area of Faith and Work/Workplace Spirituality. Possible research focus might include, but not be limited to, critical reflection on: organizational impact of workplace spirituality; historical or current issues in the faith and work movement; and methods, models, or scales regarding the integration of faith in the workplace; and other areas of research pertaining to the intersection of faith and work. Successful candidate will conduct his/her own research (33%) and work closely with FWI's director to support his research projects (66%). S/he will also participate in a weekly interdisciplinary workshop with other CSR pre-and post-doctoral scholars, and in FWI and CSR-sponsored events. Candidate must have strong organizational, research, and writing skills and previous research experience on faith at work/workplace spirituality or a related field (e.g., sociology, religion, business, ethics/moral philosophy, behavioral economics), and commensurate experience with relevant research tools, methods, and technology. This position is subject to the University's background check policy.
Applicants must apply online and submit a CV; cover letter describing interest in this position and this area of research; a brief (3-5 page) description of proposed research project and reference to existing FWI research projects (http://www.princeton.edu/faithandwork/research/) that s/he wishes to engage in; a relevant writing sample (published or unpublished paper) in English, preferably in the field of workplace spirituality/faith at work; and contact information for three references. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by January 4, 2016. Applications will continue to be reviewed until position is filled. For more information, contact Princeton University Center for the Study of Religion at csr@princeton.edu.
James Dennis LoRusso
Posdoctoral Research Associate
Faith and Work Initiative
Princeton University