115 postdoctoral research associate jobs found in Princeton, NJ

The Research Program in Development Economics (RPDE) at Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs invites applications for two Postdoctoral Research Associate positions. The candidates will join the RPDE community. RPDE carries out economic research on the causes and consequences of global poverty, with the goal of informing policy-making and thereby improving the lives of people living in low- and middle-income countries. Position The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be able to pursue their own research, with the expectation of actively participating in RPDE events such as the weekly seminar and graduate student lunch, and engaging with the undergraduate community. This position will not involve any teaching responsibilities.  This position is a 12-month term appointment with the possibility of annual renewal contingent upon performance and funding. The start date is summer 2023. Salary is competitive and benefits are provided....

The Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy and Finance (JRCPPF) at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs seeks candidates for a postdoctoral research associate, or more senior research position, to start no later than September 1, 2023. The primary criteria are the quality of the applicant's research on the linkages between finance and macroeconomics broadly. The candidate's work may use empirical or theoretical methods to address important policy questions. The position provides an outstanding opportunity for independent research as well as opportunities for collaboration with Princeton faculty, graduate and undergraduate students. There are no teaching obligations.  Postdoctoral Research Associates are expected to participate actively in the intellectual activities of Princeton University. Applicants must have received a Ph.D., preferably within the last 2 years (or expected by September 2023). This is a 12-month term appointment with the...

The interdisciplinary Global Health Program, administered by the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, invites outstanding researchers to apply for appointment as a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will collaborate on the academic activities of the Global Health Program, in addition to conducting their own original research. Responsibilities will include providing guidance, advising and leading methodological workshops on students' independent research projects. The Postdoctoral Research Associate may be invited to teach in one of Princeton's undergraduate programs. Any teaching is contingent on sufficient enrollments and must be approved by the Office of the Dean of the Faculty. The term of the appointment is one year initially, starting on or about July 1, 2023, with the possibility of renewal up to three years, contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued funding. Selected candidates will be required to be in...

The Department of Politics at Princeton University seeks applicants for a postdoctoral research associate or more senior research position in the fields of formal theory or quantitative methods. This position involves a year of research at Princeton with the possibility of renewal for another year based on satisfactory performance and continued funding. The aim of the program is to nurture a diverse group of promising scholars and to increase the critical mass of scholars with interests in formal theory and quantitative methods at Princeton.    Interested applicants must apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/28621 and submit a CV, cover letter, writing sample, transcript and the names and contact information of three references. Ph.D. is required. The cover letter should describe how applicants might engage in collaborative research projects with Princeton Politics faculty members. Unofficial transcripts are sufficient and may be uploaded with...

Postdoctoral Research Associate: Impacts and Human Responses to Climate Change  The Center for Policy Research on Energy and the Environment at Princeton University invites applications for a postdoctoral or more senior researcher to conduct research on the impacts of climate change and resulting human responses. Successful applicants should be skilled in one of two areas of research: 1) physical modeling of extreme events (particularly heat waves and tropical cyclones) in the context of applications to impacts on individuals and social systems, or 2) econometric or other quantitative methods and modeling approaches applied to assessment of human migration and other sensitivities and responses to climate change. This research effort aims to combine diverse methods and lines of evidence to assess the probability of climate change impacts and outcomes, especially with respect to compound or multi-risk events. The position reports to Professor Michael Oppenheimer and will...

The Adamson lab in the Molecular Biology Department and the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics seeks applicants for a Postdoctoral Research Associate or more senior research position to lead a project focused on studying DNA mismatch repair in the context of recently developed genome editing tools. The anticipated start-date is 09/01/2022 or later. Appointments are for one year, with the possibility for renewal pending satisfactory performance and continued funding. The Adamson lab is principally a genomics lab focused on studying mechanisms of genome stability maintenance. For our work, we use and develop cutting-edge experimental technologies, including genome editing tools and approaches for performing genetic screens and single-cell RNA-sequencing. A major topic of interest in the lab is genome editing. We seek to understand how modern genome editing tools interact with 'host' cell mechanisms. Please visit our website to learn more about our research. The...

The postdoctoral track of the CITP fellows' program is for people that have recently received or about to receive a Ph.D. and work on understanding and improving the relationship between technology and society. The priority areas of our center include (1) Platforms and Digital Infrastructure, (2) Data Science, AI and Society, and (3) Privacy and Security. CITP tightly integrates basic research, applied research, and societal engagement, enabling distinctive impact-both academic and societal. In this context, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds such as computer science, electrical and computer engineering, sociology, public policy, information science, communication, economics, political science, psychology, philosophy, and related technology disciplines. Selected candidates will be appointed at the postdoctoral research associate or more senior research rank. These are typically 12-month appointments, commencing on or about September 1, 2023 and can be renewed for a...

The University Center for Human Values (UCHV) & the High Meadows Environmental Institute (HMEI) at Princeton University invite applications for a postdoctoral research associate working at the intersection of ethics and global change to contribute to the Climate Futures Initiative in Science, Values, and Policy (CFI)- a jointly supported research program. Our aim is to support a scholar whose research agenda focuses on the ethical dimensions of climate change, informed by knowledge of climate science and policy. Applicants trained in moral and political philosophy, political theory, normative economics, and related areas are encouraged to apply. The incumbent will be expected to be an active contributor to CFI and, in concert with the program's faculty leadership and steering committee, will play a central role in planning the group's activities. He/she will be encouraged to participate in the UCHV and HMEI communities and will have responsibility for contributing the...

The Center for Culture, Society and Religion at Princeton University invites applications for one postdoctoral research associate or more senior research position in the field of Buddhist philosophy in the South Asian cultural sphere.  The appointment is for a one-year term to begin on September 1, 2023, and may be renewed for a second year pending satisfactory performance and available funding.  Candidate must be a recent Ph.D. with demonstrated ability to translate and explicate premodern Buddhist philosophical works composed in Sanskrit, Tibetan, or other relevant language(s). Preference will be given to candidates who are actively engaged in philosophical translations and those who study Buddhist thought in conversation with its non-Buddhist South Asian interlocutors. In addition to pursuing independent research, the fellow will participate in the Center's weekly interdisciplinary workshop and oversee a reading group in Buddhist philosophy. This position is...

Openings are available for a postdoctoral research associate or more senior researcher as part of the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation's Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems initiative (EPiQS)  The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of annual renewal for up to a total of three years, conditional upon satisfactory performance and funding.  Qualifications include the completion of Ph.D. degree by the appointment start date, outstanding research in theoretical condensed mater physics appropriate to level of the position, and the ability to identify and pursue research problems independently while working well in an interactive and dynamic setting. This position is subject to the University's background check policy. To apply online, please visit https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/27722  and submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references. Princeton University is an equal opportunity/affirmative...

The High Meadows Environmental Institute (HMEI), (https://environment.princeton.edu/) invites applications for postdoctoral research associate and more senior research positions focusing on the scientific, technical, policy, and human dimensions of environmental issues. These areas include issues surrounding global change; energy and climate; biogeochemical cycles; molecular geochemistry; biodiversity; conservation; environmental science and policy; infectious disease and global health; and sustainable development in impoverished and resource-challenged regions of the world. Appointments are for one year with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory performance and continued funding. This position is subject to the University's background check policy.  Applicants must apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/26741 and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research interest, and names and contact information for...

A Postdoctoral Research Associate or more senior research position in computational biology is available in the Pritykin lab at the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics and the Computer Science Department at Princeton University.  We seek candidates with computational biology, bioinformatics, computer science, machine learning, statistics, data science, applied math and/or other quantitative backgrounds who are enthusiastic about bringing their expertise to addressing fundamental problems in biology and medicine using cutting-edge technologies.  The Pritykin lab (http://pritykinlab.princeton.edu) uses applied statistics, machine learning and efficient algorithms to address fundamental problems in biology and medicine by integrative analysis of multi-dimensional data. We develop and apply computational methods for design and analysis of high-throughput functional genomic assays and perturbations, with a focus on single-cell, spatial and genome editing...

Postdoctoral Research Associate The Department of Geosciences at Princeton University invites applications for postdoctoral or more senior research positions in areas such as Geochemistry, Geomicrobiology, Environmental Chemistry, Biogeochemical Cycles, Paleoclimatology, Oceanography, Atmospheric Science, Geodynamics, Geochronology, Earth History, Seismology, and Planetary Science. Positions are available for one year, with a possibility for renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and available funding. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Geosciences or a closely-related field. Applicants should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae including a publication list, and contact information for three references by applying on the Princeton University Academic Hiring website https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/28901 This position is subject to the University's background check policy. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action...

The Department of Politics at Princeton University invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate or more senior research position. The individual, who will work with Professor John Kastellec, will be asked to participate in projects that examine American political institutions. The researcher will work on a variety of projects, which may include research on judicial and legislative behavior, as well as broader questions surrounding the study of law and courts and the politics of criminal justice. The successful candidate will have a PhD and a strong background in quantitative research, and knowledge of research on political institutions. Strong data skills, including programming in statistical packages, and experience compiling and manipulating large data sets are highly desirable. The candidate should also be well organized, flexible, attend to detail, and respond to deadlines in a timely fashion.  Applicants must apply online here: %listing_list% and...

A postdoctoral research associate or more senior research position(s) are available in the group of Christos Maravelias in the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment at Princeton University. The position is in the broad area of renewable energy systems synthesis, analysis, and optimization. The goal of the project is to develop methods for the synthesis and analysis of systems producing renewable fuels, chemicals, and power, as well as the analysis of energy transition pathways.  The candidates are expected to have a PhD degree in Chemical Engineering or related field, and have experience with optimization (theory, modeling, and tools).   Appointments are for one year with the possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance and continued funding.  We strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify as members of groups that are underrepresented in science and engineering.  Interested applicants must apply online at...

cology and Evolutionary Biology Postdoctoral Research Associate The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology has a postdoctoral and more senior research position available in the areas of ecology, behavior, sensory ecology, conservation, evolutionary biology, infectious disease, and population biology. Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. or equivalent in biology, ecology or related fields. Excellent writing ability in English is essential as well as creativity, energy, and the desire to work in an interactive and inter-disciplinary environment. This one-year appointment may be renewed based on satisfactory performance and funding availability. Research staff are entitled to University benefits. This position is subject to the University's background check policy.  Applicants must apply online at:  https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/28922 and submit a curriculum vitae, a one-page statement of research experience and interests, and a cover...

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Postdoctoral Research Associate The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Princeton University invites applications for one or more postdoctoral research associates (or more senior research positions) to work in the Stoddard Lab. The Stoddard Lab uses an interdisciplinary approach to study animal coloration and morphology, with a focus on birds and bird eggs. For recent examples of research conducted by the Stoddard Lab, visit www.marycstoddard.com. Potential projects are briefly described below.  1) Development and genetics of structural plumage color (including iridescent color). We seek applicants with a strong background in development (evo-devo, transmission electron microscopy, melanosomes), physics (soft matter, self-assembly, optical modeling) and/or genetics, transcriptomics and genomics.  2)  Building new software tools for visualizing 2D and 3D imaging data (at a variety of spatial scales) from the...

Post-doc: Analysis Postdoctoral Research Associate Simons Observatory   The Department of Physics at Princeton seeks applicants for a postdoctoral research associate or more senior position to work on data analysis with the Simons Observatory (SO) project. SO is a cosmic microwave background survey experiment currently being built for observations from the Atacama Desert in Chile. The SO analysis group at Princeton, led by Jo Dunkley and Simone Aiola, shares responsibility for making and characterizing sky maps for scientific analysis. The successful candidate will contribute to developing and refining pipelines and methods for generating and characterizing the SO maps, as part of the broader SO data analysis efforts. Appointments are for one year, with the possibility for renewal pending satisfactory performance and continued funding for a total of three years.   Requirements: Ph.D. in physics or astrophysics. Experience with data analysis, preferably with CMB data....

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate or more senior research position to work with Professor Andrea L. Graham, for an NSF-funded project in collaboration with Professor Clay Cressler of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Graham Group research interests include immune and parasite dynamics within hosts, parasite transmission between hosts, and, more generally, the evolutionary ecology of immunity, infection and disease. Members of the group collect data both in the lab and in the field, and frequently use mathematics to investigate processes that determine the strength and efficacy of immune responses. The Cressler Lab develops novel mathematical models that link within-host and between-host processes to understand the dynamics and evolution of infectious diseases. This project focuses on mouse-nematode-microbe interactions and is designed to test the hypothesis that feedback loops between induced immune...

The School of Public and International Affairs and the Department of Politics at Princeton University, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate or more senior researcher. They will work with Professor Saad Gulzar. Professor Gulzar conducts research employing field and natural experimental methods to understand the determinants and impacts of representative government on policy. Gulzar and his research collaborators bring new evidence to policy challenges that political parties, bureaucrats, and government agencies navigate.  The researcher will join Professor Saad Gulzar's team to collaborate on new and on-going projects related to political economy, development, and environment related topics, with some focus on South Asia. The principal job of the researcher will be to conduct rigorous quantitative analyses using advanced methods of causal inference, and to design and implement experimental studies with policy partners. The postdoctoral associate will be...