Post Doctoral Fellow - Center for Civil Rights & Social Justice (School of Law)
About The Position
ABOUT THE CENTER FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE AT EMORY: The Center for Civil Rights and Social Justice (CCRSJ) at Emory University School of Law supports research, policy design, educational opportunities, and community outreach at the local, state, national, and global level. CCRSJ broadly defines civil rights and social justice matters to include all sources of systemic, social, and economic inequality, including race, gender, gender identity, sexuality, poverty, and disability. CCRSJ serves as a hub for civil rights and social justice activities by convening scholars and practitioners, publishing policy recommendations, supporting research, and partnering with community stakeholders on matters of common interest. CCRSJ Faculty Director Professor Darren Hutchinson, affiliated faculty, post-doctoral fellows, and students conduct CCRSJ research activities and policy design. CCRSJ also works with nonprofit organizations to broaden employment opportunities for students who wish to pursue careers in social justice. While social justice and civil rights matters are broadly defined, and programming reflects this magnitude, CCRSJ areas of specialized research and programming include voting rights and democracy, criminal justice, health disparities, educational equity and access, and environmental justice. JOB DESCRIPTION: CCRSJ, in association with the Emory University School of Law, is pleased to fund one Postdoctoral Research Associate for up to a two-year term, beginning in Fall 2026. The associate will work under the guidance and supervision of the center director Professor Darren Hutchinson, who holds the John Lewis Chair in Civil Rights & Social Justice. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for an aspiring academic to engage in high-impact research and writing aligned with CCRSJ priorities. The position includes dedicated office space, programming support, library research support, support for approved travel, and student fellow research assistance.
Requirements
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Self-motivated and able to work well independently and with groups.
- Strong research and writing skills
- Doctoral degree (JD, PhD or equivalent) in fields related to social justice, including disciplines in the social sciences, humanities, medicine and health, and other related fields.
Responsibilities
- Advancing trailblazing research and writing projects
- Preparing synopses of CCRSJ scholarly presentations
- Writing brief essays on social justice matters
- Supporting the conceptual planning and execution of scholarly events
- Providing research assistance for discrete projects
- Contributing to other center activities as needed
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
