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The National Center for Family & Marriage Research (NCFMR) at Bowling Green State University (BGSU) seeks one postdoctoral fellow for a one-year appointment (renewable for an additional year with satisfactory progress). The fellowship is designed to provide an opportunity for an outstanding young scholar to perform research and receive training in residence at the NCFMR at BGSU. The postdoctoral fellow will identify a senior BGSU faculty member as a mentor and pursue collaborative research on a topic of mutual interest. The fellow also will initiate an independent stream of research on which the mentor will provide informal guidance. The fellow will take advantage of the research and training activities offered by the NCFMR. The fellow will receive a 12-month stipend of $40,000 plus health insurance and retirement benefits consistent with BGSU’s human resources policy. The fellow also will receive $1,000 per year for travel expenses and access to the NCFMR’s services, including computing, research, and data assistance.

Applicants should mail a cover letter that describes why they wish to pursue a postdoctoral fellowship with the NCFMR and how it will benefit their career development and research goals; curriculum vitae; research statement summarizing their current and future research agenda; and a scholarly writing sample, such as a published article, draft manuscript, or dissertation chapter. Three letters of reference are also required. More detailed application instructions are available on the NCFMR website at ncfmr.bgsu.edu or can be mailed to potential applicants upon request. The start date is negotiable, but ideally should be no later than September 2010.

For further information, please email ncfmr@bgsu.edu or call 419.372.4910. To be considered, applications must be postmarked no later than January 15, 2010. Mail three copies of completed applications to:

National Center for Family & Marriage Research
005 Williams Hall
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH 43403-0251

Bowling Green State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Deadline: January 15, 2010

Award Notification: February 15, 2010