Post-Doctoral Scholar in Information Science

About the role

The School of Information Science and Learning Technologies at the University of Missouri invites applications for a two‑year post‑doctoral fellowship. The position is part of the Preparing Future Faculty – Faculty Diversity (PFFFD) program and is designed to develop scholars for a faculty career.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and advance an independent research program aligned with public health, digital humanities, or information‑management strategies.
• Participate in professional‑development activities that expose you to the faculty experience.
• Teach courses or modules as part of the fellowship duties.
• Collaborate with faculty and contribute to interdisciplinary projects.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Information Science, Data Science, Public Health, Digital Humanities, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in applying information‑management or data‑analysis methods to research problems.
• Strong interest in building connections between people and ideas across the focal areas.

Required skills

• Information management
• Data analysis

What we offer

• Two‑year fixed‑term fellowship with a competitive stipend.
• Opportunities for teaching experience and mentorship.
• Access to university resources and interdisciplinary research networks.