Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Josef Korbel School of Global & Public Affairs

The Josef Korbel School of Global & Public Affairs at the University of Denver is an interdisciplinary professional school of international studies and public policy that prepares students for careers in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Our program provides students with knowledge, skills and networks to design policies, implement programs, and realize outcomes that enhance human capabilities around the world. Ranked among the top 12 international studies graduate programs in the world, the Korbel School will prepare students for current and emerging opportunities in our globalizing world.

Position Summary

The Josef Korbel School of Global & Public Affairs is seeking qualified candidates for a postdoctoral fellowship. This scholar will reside at the University of Denver for one full academic year. This post-doc will be an integral part of the Women’s Activities in Armed Rebellion (WAAR) research project, funded by the UN’s Complex Risk Analytics Fund (CRAF’d).

The postdoc will also be invited to engage with Korbel and other research center initiatives, including conferences, commentary, and publications. They will also be invited to present their work in the weekly Korbel Research Seminar, where scholars present work-in-progress to PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty, and other members of the Korbel Community. Further, they will benefit from the support and collegiality of the large Korbel faculty whose feedback and advice will help them shape their own research and advance their career goals.

We will accept applications from candidates who have demonstrated excellence in research and teaching on international affairs. We invite candidates with subject matter expertise in gender and armed conflict, civil wars, and/or rebellion and encourage those with technical expertise in creating and using quantitative data to apply.

Essential Functions

• Facilitate the coding of qualitative material into a quantitative dataset
• Develop a practitioner-oriented handbook
• Facilitate the creation of a qualitative handbook detailing women’s participation in ~1000 armed groups
• Prepare quantitative and qualitative data for publication in journal articles and book projects
• Participate in biweekly meetings with a faculty mentor
• Actively participate in the weekly Korbel Research Seminar
• Conduct independent and collaborative research
• Collaborate with Korbel faculty on additional research projects as consistent with their interests and expertise
• Participate in events and workshops hosted by research centers, at the guidance of faculty mentors
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Substantial progress toward a PhD in Political Science, International Studies, Sociology, or other relevant discipline
• Experience conducting research on the gender dynamics of armed conflict, with particular attention to women’s experiences, and rebellion during civil wars
• Experience working with qualitative and quantitative data
• Experience working in a collaborative research team
• Applicants should complete all requirements for their Ph.D. by August 1, 2026
• Demonstrated excellence in research and/or teaching on international affairs, broadly conceived.
  
  

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.
  
  

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.
  
  

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) August 18, 2026.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number

The salary grade for the position is GE8.

Salary Rate

The salary rate for this position is $65,000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please Include The Following Documents With Your Application

• Resume
• Cover Letter
  
  

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

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