GRI Post-Doctoral Fellowship – Security and Foreign Policy

Position description

The Global Research Institute (GRI) empowers teams of William & Mary students and faculty to make a difference in the world. We are a multidisciplinary hub that applies scholarly research to real world problems, investing in outstanding student and faculty scholars to catalyze new insights and cultivate the next generation of global leaders. Based in the Office of the Provost, GRI supports a whole of university approach to advance W&M by developing ideas, convening partners, creating and analyzing data, and inventing new methods. The Institute’s approach to incubate and scale and applied research helps researchers push research frontiers and produce insights that matter at W&M and beyond.

Position Summary

The Global Research Institute (GRI) at William & Mary invites applications for a two-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Security and Foreign Policy. GRI brings high quality researchers to W&M, supports intellectual diversity, and provides mentored research opportunities for undergraduate students, especially those from under-represented groups. The Post-Doctoral Fellow will have the opportunity to work with GRI’s research labs and the GRI Security and Foreign Policy Initiative. The Fellow will join the vibrant intellectual community at GRI, a multidisciplinary hub that brings together academics, practitioners, and students to conduct applied research on pressing global issues.

In addition to pursuing their own research, the GRI Post-Doctoral Fellow in Security and Foreign Policy will have responsibilities related to the GRI Security and Foreign Policy Initiative, including supporting a fall and spring convening that will engage both academics and policy practitioners. The Fellow will also teach one course per year during the two years of the award. Throughout the fellowship period, the Fellow will work alongside other Post-Doctoral fellows at GRI and participate in a professional development series that will include: how to pursue funded research; how to organize an undergraduate research lab; how to navigate the publishing process; how to make research accessible to practitioners; and how to improve classroom teaching, among other topics. For details on GRI’s approach to research and education, see here: GRI Approach.

Fellows will receive an annual salary of $60,000, shared office space at GRI, library access, and other benefits including comprehensive health insurance. The position also comes with over $15,000 in funds to conduct research and hire student collaborators.

We welcome applications from political scientists, historians, and public policy scholars or those in related fields whose research examines international security and/or foreign policy issues, including, but not limited to, grand strategy, U.S. foreign relations, diplomacy, causes of war, alliances, nuclear weapons, economic and military assistance, and war termination. Successful applicants will engage seriously with debates about the future of U.S. security and foreign policy.

Applicants must have received a recent or current Ph.D., or will be awarded one prior to beginning the fellowship. The one-year fellowship appointment will begin August 10, 2025. If the Post-Doctoral candidate is successful in securing external funding, the position may be extended beyond the one-year period. The successful candidate is expected to be in residence at GRI for the duration of the fellowship.

Click ‘Apply for this Job’ to apply with your resume/curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a minimum of three (3) references in the “Other Documents” field in the Applicant Documents Tab. The position will remain open until filled, with a review of applicants beginning on April 30, 2025.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must: 

EDUCATION:
Applicants must hold a Ph.D., from an accredited institution in political science, history, public policy, or another relevant field by the time of appointment (August 10, 2025).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Be engaged in research on international security, foreign policy, or related international topics.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize exceptional planning and organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects while sustaining daily operations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with a diverse population of constituencies in private and public sectors including researchers, clients, partners, data users, and staff.
• Be able to relocate to the Williamsburg, VA area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working both independently and collaboratively in a demanding and complex work environment.
• Track record of publications in peer-reviewed outlets and/or preparation and presentation of conference papers.
• Experience writing and securing external grants.
• Previous experience in teaching and mentoring successful undergraduate and graduate research is a plus.

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