Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

$62,000 - $62,000/Yr

Tufts University - Medford, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Medford, MA

Educational Services

About the position

The Leir Institute for Migration and Human Security at Tufts University is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to serve as the Americas Research Director for a two-year project titled "Securization without Security: How Migration is Shaping the Global Order." This role involves examining the implications of migration securitization by the U.S. and Europe, focusing on its effects on state authority and the exploitation of migrants. The position requires strong research capabilities, communication skills in English and Spanish, and experience in fieldwork, particularly in Latin America.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and contributing to desk research
• Assisting with the design, supervision, and implementation of summer field work, including the IRB application
• Conducting data analysis (mostly qualitative but ideally also GIS mapping)
• Preparing policy briefs, blog posts, and academic papers
• Planning and participating in workshops in Mexico City and Medford (Tufts)
• Interacting with high-level policymakers, practitioners, journalists, and academics
• Arranging and participating in briefings with policymakers in the United States, Latin America, and/or Europe
• Assisting with the project’s website and social media outreach

Requirements

• PhD in a related field (dissertation defense completed) within the last five years
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and writing)
• Proficiency in English and Spanish
• Experienced in conducting fieldwork, ideally with vulnerable populations in challenging environments
• Experienced in working with multicultural and multidisciplinary research teams
• Capacity to work independently as well as in team environments

Nice-to-haves

• Other languages, especially Haitian Creole
• GIS and/or other mapping or visualization tools
• Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications
• Website development

Benefits

• Salary of $62,000
• Paid time off
• Health and dental insurance
• Remote work option while relocating to the Boston area