Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Religion, Culture, and Mental Health

Harvard University

Posted: 11 July 2026 - Cambridge, United States of America

About this opening

The Ethnos-MH project at Harvard Divinity School is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to contribute to a global training program aimed at enhancing R/S competencies for mental health professionals. The fellow will work under the supervision of project directors, engage in research, and mentor participants in the program. Applicants should have a PhD in Anthropology, Religious Studies, or Cultural Psychiatry, and demonstrate strong research and project management skills. The fellowship is for one year, starting January 1, 2027, with applications due by August 15, 2026.

Position details

  • Role area: postdoctoral researcher
  • Employment type: full time
  • Research field: Anthropology
  • Research topic: Religion and Mental Health
  • Start date: 1 January 2027
  • Application deadline: 15 August 2026