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Posting Number: req21068
Department: Ctr for Philosophy of Freedom
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!
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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
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
Contact Information for Candidates
Saura Masconale
masconale@arizona.edu
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.
Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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