Postdoctoral Fellow

Position Summary

The Irsay Institute at Indiana University, Bloomington seeks a talented, highly motivated researcher with a background in medical sociology, social networks, sociology of aging, social neuroscience, social genetics/epigenetics, and/or quantitative methods. The postdoctoral fellow will work closely with Brea Perry (Sociology) and other faculty in multidisciplinary teams (e.g., Psychological and Brain Sciences, Medicine, Public Health). They will have the opportunity to conduct research related to various NIH -funded projects, depending on interest and area of expertise, including the Social Networks and Alzheimer’s Disease ( SNAD 2.0) Study, the Person to Person (P2P) Health Interview Study, Epigenetic Mechanisms Underlying Social Networks ( EMUS ) Study, and/or the Social Environment and Cognitive Health in Urban and Rural Areas ( SECHURA ) Study. This fellowship will advance the career of an early-stage researcher by providing opportunities to conduct independent and collaborative research, and by connecting with a mentor in Sociology and other faculty in the Irsay Institute and the Indiana Alzheimer Disease Research Center ( IADRC ). Strong applicants will be motivated to conduct interdisciplinary research and will demonstrate evidence of scholarly potential that will make them competitive for tenure-track appointments at a research university. Terms of Agreement. This position will provide postdoctoral research training and support (per NIH postdoctoral fellow salary rates) for one year, renewable for a second year upon satisfactory performance. The position also includes funds for travel to conferences, research dissemination, and professional development. The fellow will be expected to learn new research skills, develop independent avenues of research, and participate in interdisciplinary team science. The position begins on July 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026.