Postdoctoral Research Associate I

University of Arizona

life insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Jan 26, 2025

Postdoctoral Research Associate I
Posting Number	req21068
Department	Ctr for Philosophy of Freedom
Department Website Link	https://freedomcenter.arizona.edu/
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The Freedom Center is in search of a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The position will begin September 2025 for a full time, 1 year (potentially renewable) appointment. This position will pursue research activities as related to their expertise of study with special interest in applicants who pursue research related to markets and democracy. This position will work closely with the Master of Legal Studies program that is joint with the James E. Rogers College of Law, having the opportunity to facilitate courses in the Law and Economics concentration and assist with other Freedom Center activities such as organizing the Freedom Center talk series and helping with the Visiting Fellows program. Postdoc Appointment Term: 2025-2026, with potential to renew. The Freedom Center was founded in 2008 and is a University Center in the Office for Research, Innovation & Impact. It provides research, teaching, and programming that is grounded in individual freedom and honors people's right to constructively disagree. Our faculty draw from philosophy, politics, economics, law, and ethics to enhance our understanding of the elements that shape individual and societal prosperity. Center scholars also include post-doctoral fellows, Ph.D. students in philosophy, and Visiting and Research Fellows we host from universities worldwide. The ideal candidate will pursue self-directed research. We are looking for a recent Ph.D. in Philosophy, Economics or Law that will fit in with the research of the Freedom Center. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Duties & responsibilities: * Conduct interdisciplinary research in Philosophy, Economics, or Law. * Assist with the Master In Legal Studies program (joint with College of Law). * Assist with other Freedom Center activities.
Minimum Qualifications	Ph.D. in Philosophy, Economics or Law upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications	Teaching experience in Law or Economics
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Research
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$70,000
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Saura Masconale masconale@arizona.edu
Open Date	11/1/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant	Please be prepared to submit one (most relevant) writing sample with your applicant materials.
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