Postdoctoral Fellow, LCED

Nour Kteily and Eli Finkel-Professors in the Management and Organizations (MORS) Department of the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University-invite applications for up to two Postdoctoral Fellow positions at the Litowitz Center for Enlightened Disagreement. The primary criterion for acceptance is research excellence relevant to constructively navigating conflict between individuals or groups. The position is slated to start in August or September of 2027 and last for approximately two years. Prior to the beginning of the fellowship, applicants must have completed a PhD in a social science discipline (e.g., organizational behavior, sociology, psychology, economics) or in a related discipline that can inform the social sciences (e.g., computer science or other disciplines that afford a computational perspective).

Applicants are encouraged to identify how their interests might overlap with those of Professors Kteily and Finkel as well as the broader goals of the Litowitz Center. Applicants should submit up to three names for potential letter-writers, whom we may contact for additional information. Fellows are expected to become actively involved in the MORS intellectual community, including by regularly participating in colloquia, workshops, and research seminars. Fellows are also welcome to audit PhD courses.

For full consideration, please submit application materials by December 15, 2026. After this date, applications will continue to be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. You will be asked to submit (1) a cover letter identifying why this position interests you, (2) a current CV, (3) a research statement that makes clear how your work is broadly relevant to conflict resolution and "enlightened disagreement," and (4) up to two publications or manuscripts. You will also be asked to provide the name and contact information for 2-3 people who can submit recommendation letters on your behalf. (Letters should not be submitted as part of the application; name and contact information is sufficient.)

The expected base pay range for this position is $85,000 plus moving expenses, and the position will have access to research funding, including for independent projects.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

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Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html l to learn more.

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