Postdoctoral Fellowship in Religion and Health

Job Details: General Notes 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. Website to the job application: https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UTstaff/job/UT-MAIN-CAMPUS/Postdoctoral-Fellowship-in-Religion-and-Health_R_00042899