Postdoctoral Fellowship in Religion and Health

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, UT

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Religious Studies at the University of Texas at Austin seeks to appoint a one-year postdoctoral fellow for the 2026-2027 academic year. We seek early career scholars with a specialization in Religion and Health. The fellow may specialize in any contemporary religious or secular tradition and any methodological approach. They will engage broadly in religious studies and secular studies through expertise on topics such as: Anthropocene studies; environmental health; artificial intelligence; bioethics; contemplative science; healing; medicine; science and technology studies; histories of science, religion, and atheism; death and dying, psychedelics; or public health. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Religious Studies or a related field. ABD applicants must complete all requirements for the Ph.D. before the appointment begins in August 2026. Ph.D. must have been received no more than three years prior to the start date. Besides a competitive stipend, this position includes support for relocation, research expenses, and organizing a research symposium or conference. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To conduct postdoctoral research in the field of religion and health.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Religious Studies or a related field received no more than three years prior to the start date (all requirements for the Ph.D. must be completed prior to the start date).

Responsibilities

Perform research on topics related to Religion and Health with the intent to publish
Teach an undergraduate course in the area of religion and health in Fall 2026 (e.g., Religion and Biomedical Ethics).
Organize and execute an interdisciplinary conference or research symposium on campus that involves collaboration with other programs and units, such as the Humanities, Health & Medicine Program, the Dell Medical School, and the College of Natural Sciences.
Present at a departmental colloquium.
Participate in departmental grant-writing efforts.
Participate in department and university intellectual communities and programs concerning religion and health.