Three post-doctoral research openings/Bellwether Postdoctoral Scholars
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Application Deadline: February 28, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
The School of Information at the University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for up to three new full-time Bellwether Postdoctoral Scholars to start as soon as July 2026. The exact start date is negotiable. These positions are available for two years, and are non-renewable. J-1 visa sponsorship is available for this position.
These postdoctoral positions are for academics in the early stages of their career who demonstrate exceptional potential as a scholar and researcher. Applicants should either have completed a doctoral degree, or be able to convincingly demonstrate that they will complete the degree before they intend to start this postdoctoral position (e.g. by documenting a scheduled viva/final defense).
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in a PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
PhD (or equivalent international degree) required by start date.
No more than three years of postdoctoral research experience.