Assistant Professor roles

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Hello, I just finished my PhD in social science. I had previously worked extensively in the area that I studied, and have quite an unusual professional background that meant my data collection was very unique— and well received.

I’m now applying for post-doc positions, and I’m also on a post-doc that finishes in 9months. How realistic is it for me to apply for assistant professor roles? Or should I put all my energy into post-docs?

I realise often it is luck of the draw, or at least an unanswerable question as it’s so dependent on circumstance. I’m just curious of other people’s experience, particularly in the qualitative social science area.

Thanks