Postdoctoral Researcher in Political Behavior

The Konrad Adenauer Chair in Empirical Democracy Studies at the University of Ottawa invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral researcher position for one year, with the potential for a one-year renewal based on performance and funding availability.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic research environment and engage in collaborative research with the Chairholder, Professor Daniel Stockemer, and other members of the Chair. The position offers opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research, gain teaching experience, and further develop your academic profile.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborative Research: Actively participate in joint research projects. Potential research areas include (but are not limited to):
  • The impact of misinformation in electoral campaigns on political outcomes;
  • The determinants and consequences of youth political representation; and
  • The study of populist leaders/parties in power (with a focus on the United States).
• Independent Research: While collaboration is key, the selected fellow will have time to conduct and develop their own research projects.
• Dissemination: Contribute to the preparation of manuscripts for publication in leading peer-reviewed journals and present research at academic conferences.
• Teaching (optional): Opportunity to teach the fourth-year undergraduate course “Elections, Parties & Public Opinion” at the School of Political Studies during the Spring 2026 term.

Qualifications Required

• A completed Ph.D. (or defense scheduled before the start date) in Political Science or a closely related field, with a specialization relevant to political behavior;
• A strong doctoral dissertation demonstrating research potential in political behavior;
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced quantitative research methods (e.g., causal inference, experimental design, survey analysis, advanced regression techniques);
• Proficiency with quantitative analysis software (e.g., R and/or Stata);
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English (written and spoken);
• Evidence of research productivity appropriate to career stage (e.g., publications, working papers, conference presentations).

Deadline: 15 May 2025