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Postdoctoral Associate
  • Job Number: 25349
  • Functional Area: Academic (non-faculty)
  • Department: Political Science
  • School Area: Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences
  • Pay Range Minimum: $71,000
  • Pay Range Maximum: $90,000
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes
  • Schedule: M-F
  • Pay Grade: No Grade


Posting Description

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Political Science, in political methodology and applied statistics with Dr. Naoki Egami, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and faculty affiliate of the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The Postdoctoral Associate will work with Professor Egami on a number of methodological projects, including causal inference, AI for the social sciences, and external validity. The position also offers the opportunity to engage in independent research projects aligned with the candidate's research interests and background.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Ph.D. by May 2026 in political science, statistics, computer science, or a related program. PREFERRED: Demonstrated skills in methodological areas and their application to the social sciences.

Applications should include (as a single PDF) a cover letter, CV, graduate school transcripts, and a two-to-four page research statement. Two letters of recommendation are required, and applicants should ask their referees to send the confidential letters directly to Professor Egami at egami@mit.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the review process will continue until the position is filled.

The position is in-person and based on the MIT campus.

Visa support is available for this position. For inquiries about the position, please contact Professor Egami at egami@mit.edu.

The anticipated start date is June 2026. The position is for a one-year term, renewable based on performance and funding.

12/4/2025