Kettering Research Associate

The Charles F. Kettering Foundation seeks doctoral candidates and post-docs to fill research-support positions at its headquarters in Dayton, OH. Appointment is for one year, starting August 15, 2010, with the possibility of renewal. Research Associates receive excellent full-time compensation and benefits including medical insurance.

Full details here: http://www.kettering.org/fellowships/Research_Fellowships

As an operating research foundation, Kettering explores practical ways that democracy can be strengthened. The research, done in collaboration with people and organizations around the world, emphasizes the roles of citizens and the qualities of their interactions as decision-making actors in public life. We seek candidates whose interests complement and will be strengthened by the foundation's interdisciplinary research.

The attached flyer contains more detailed information about the position. We would appreciate your distribution of the flyers in any way you see fit. We have found that departments of political science, sociology, economics, political communications, and education are most likely to have students with relevant interests. Interested applicants will need to submit a vitae, a letter of interest, a writing sample, and 3 letters of recommendation. Information can be submitted by email. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.