Post-Doctoral Researcher, Alan D. Leve Center for Jewish Studies and the Initiative to Study Hate

Post-Doctoral Researcher, Alan D. Leve Center for Jewish Studies and the Initiative to Study Hate University of California Los Angeles Requisition Number: JPF09055 The UCLA Alan D. Leve Center for Jewish Studies (Leve Center) and the UCLA Initiative to Study Hate (ISH) seek applicants for a two-year Postdoctoral Scholar position in the study of antisemitism. To be eligible for consideration, applicants should have less than 5 years of cumulative postdoc service but no more than 10 years since obtaining their Ph.D. The Post-Doctoral Fellow will be a scholar who understands antisemitism within broad historical and political contexts and is open to exploring its connection to other forms of group-based hate; preference for work centered in the United States, including research that explores contemporary antisemitism on college campuses. The Fellow will join the vibrant research communities of the UCLA Alan D. Leve Center for Jewish Studies and the Initiative to Study Hate, and will have the following responsibilities: participating in shaping and implementing ISH research undertakings, as well as in research team meetings; serving as a resource for ISH grantees, as well as Jewish studies scholars and students, across campus; mentoring undergraduate and graduate fellows; helping to conceive public programs for the Alan D. Leve Center and ISH. The Fellow will be expected to work at least two days a week on campus and check in with mentors on a regular basis. To learn more about the Leve Center, visit To learn more about ISH, visit We are seeking to interview candidates with a demonstrable commitment to the success and mentorship of students from underrepresented and underserved populations and with an enthusiasm for building ties across fields within the university. The appointment (which includes benefits) will be for a 24-month period. Salary will follow university standards for post-doctoral scholars and will reflect the applicant's experience. To apply, candidates must submit a (a) curriculum vitae, (b) cover letter, (c) a statement outlining how their research connects to antisemitism and the study of hate, including a brief description of the kind of research project they would be interested in pursuing, (d) applicants should also have three referees submit letters of reference, and (e) a statement addressing the applicant's past and/or potential contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion is also required. Please visit the UCLA Equity, Diversity and Inclusion website for Sample Guidance for Candidates on the Statement of Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Review of applications will begin December 1, 2023 and continue until the positions are filled. Candidates will be hired summer of 2024. To apply, please visit: The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed