Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Religion, Culture, and Mental Health

Position Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Religion, Culture, and Mental Health. School: Harvard Divinity School. Department/Area: Ethnos-MH. Project Ethnos-MH, funded by the John Templeton Foundation (Grant #63556), seeks to recruit one Postdoctoral Research Fellow for a novel, global R/S competency program based on ethnographic methods for mental health professionals, to be piloted in the United States, United Kingdom, and India. The project is led by Bhrigupati Singh (SOAS, CAMHRA) and Swayam Bagaria (Harvard Divinity School). The fellow will work directly under the supervision of Bagaria and help oversee the U.S. segment of the program. Responsibilities Design, execute, and mentor segments of the Ethnos-MH training program in the U.S. Produce individual research on religious/spiritual competency and mental health. Supervise the field‑research project of institutional cohort members. Develop research objectives and future funding proposals under guidance of Ethnos-MH directors. Participate in the organizational and intellectual life at Harvard Divinity School, including workshops, events, and conferences. Basic Qualifications PhD in Anthropology, Religious Studies, or Cultural Psychiatry. Strong familiarity with the institutional landscape of mental health delivery in the United States. Demonstrated empirical study of mental health, broadly defined. Strong research and writing skills with a commitment to scholarly publication. Strong project management skills with experience supervising research theses at the undergraduate or graduate level. Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary research environment. Additional Qualifications Background in writing for public audiences (blogs, opinion writing, etc.). Ability to bridge academic discussions with public engagement and community outreach. Experience with editorial work or collaborative scholarly projects. Fellowship Details Duration: 1 year. Expected start date: January 1, 2027. Deadline for application submission: August 15, 2026. Salary: $70,000. Required Application Materials Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter List of 3 references supporting the candidate’s application Writing sample Contact Applicants may contact [email protected] with questions regarding the position. EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non‑discrimination policy. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non‑discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Association for Public Opinion Research