178 professional specialist jobs found

The Research Program in Development Economics (RPDE) part of the School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University seeks an experienced Professional Specialist/Program Manager who will provide research management for the faculty director, Seema Jayachandran, and other affiliated faculty. The center faculty conduct research in economics, with a strong policy focus. Current research interests of the group include health; education; gender inequality and gender-based violence; the environment; and how political and social institutions shape individual behavior.  Primary responsibilities include:  * Providing project management for field-based projects including drafting IRB protocols, drafting agreements with implementing     partners, and mentoring field staff. Drafting narrative reports and presentation to present to donors.  Support various field-based     projects and providing other assistance with research and...

Princeton University's Center for Policy Research on Energy and the Environment at the School of Public and International Affairs is looking to hire a knowledgeable and collaborative environmental policy professional to prepare policy briefs and research summaries highlighting the Center's research. In addition to assisting faculty and researchers with communicating their work to general audiences and decision-makers, this position will also be responsible for overseeing the work of student associates in preparing policy-relevant research write-ups for Princeton research groups and NGO/industry collaborators. The appointment will be as an Associate Professional Specialist or Professional Specialist depending on level of experience. A graduate/advanced degree in a related field is required. Candidates should have a track record of science and policy writing with an environmental or energy focus, and should ideally have experience with networks of policymakers, policy...

The Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment seeks applications for a lead software engineer and project manager, at the rank of professional specialist, in the research lab led by Assistant Professor Jesse Jenkins, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Andlinger Center for Energy and Environment.  The Zero-carbon Energy systems Research and Optimization Laboratory, aka ZERO Lab, works on improving optimization-based modeling tools, methods, and input data to understand complex energy systems. The group applies these methods to evaluate and optimize emerging low-carbon energy technologies, identify key cost and performance improvements, and provide insights to inform and target engineering research and investment. The group also uses energy systems models to generate decision-relevant insights to guide national and sub-national jurisdictions in transitioning to net-zero emissions energy systems and inform critical policy and planning decisions....

The new Princeton Precision Health (PPH) Initiative at Princeton University is looking to recruit a collaborative, intellectually curious physician who will work closely across disciplines with biomedical researchers, social scientists, and computational and data scientists to develop and apply novel, data-driven, equitable approaches to public health.  The appointment will be at the rank of Professional Specialist and will be at 50% duty time.  A medical degree and experience as a practicing physician are required. The PPH initiative is taking an interdisciplinary, data-driven approach to healthcare, integrating data science and policy to enable targeted solutions to biomedical, clinical, and societal challenges and to support precision health. Physicians with experience in the clinic who can also effectively communicate and work with researchers (biomedical and social science) and data scientists will be key contributors to the success of PPH.   The position...

The Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics seeks applicants for a scientist, hired at the rank of Professional Specialist, to contribute high-level technical expertise and project leadership to the laboratory of Martin Wühr. We are seeking candidates with extensive experience in mass spectrometry based proteomics. Additional background in physics, chemistry, genomics, metabolomics, cancer, or cell biology are a plus. The applicant will work with the PI and collaborators to design and execute research projects. Additionally, the applicant will train and mentor other lab personnel and collaborators in all aspects of proteomics sample preparation, data acquisition, and data analysis and contribute towards the maintenance and development of the proteomics infrastructure.  The appointment is for one year, with the possibility for renewal pending satisfactory performance and continued funding. Essential qualifications include: *A PhD in a relevant discipline or...

The Bridging Divides Initiative (BDI) seeks a full-time Research Director position to oversee its action-oriented research portfolio. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Research Director oversees BDI's data and analysis portfolio, manages the core research team, and serves as a member of the leadership team, helping to shape and advance the organization's research and policy impact. The position requires a strong aptitude for long- and short-term project management, excellent communications skills and writing ability, keen attention to detail, and a proven aptitude for managing day-to-day responsibilities of a fast-paced program with competing priorities. Core Responsibilities  Manage BDI's research portfolio, including overseeing research and content development for public and private publications and presentations, including hands-on drafting and editing of reports, issue briefs, presentations, op-eds, and policy memos; balancing long term projects with demands of...

The Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) seeks a Project Specialist who will provide research support to the Dean, and Associate Deans' projects. The position is for a one-year term, with the possibility of renewal, contingent on satisfactory performance.  The Project Specialist is responsible for researching, planning and implementing a wide range of special (academic and policy-related)  projects. The Dean expects this individual to take the lead in the research and development of these projects. This position requires great initiative, independence and entrepreneurial thinking. The individual will interact on a regular basis with faculty, staff, students, alumni, advisory council members and representatives from peer institutions, foundations, government agencies and other nonprofit organizations. Working very closely with the Dean, the individual functions independently and is expected to be highly self-sufficient. The Dean's...

The department of Physics at Princeton seeks applicants for a research software engineer to work on the Simons Observatory (SO) project. SO is a millimeter-wave survey experiment currently being built for observations from the Atacama Desert in Chile, with a variety of scientific goals from probing the early universe to detecting millimeter-wave transients. The SO data analysis group at Princeton, led by Simone Aiola and Jo Dunkley, shares responsibility for producing and delivering sky maps and light curves for scientific analysis. The position will involve working with the SO Data Management team on topics including automation of the SO pipeline on HPC systems, algorithm development for optimization of research software, packaging and deployment of research software, and aspects of internal and public delivery of the SO data and software. This position is based in Princeton, NJ.  Appointments are initially for one year, with the possibility for renewal pending satisfactory...

The University Center for Human Values and the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs invite practitioners, faculty members of any discipline, independent scholars, and lawyers to apply for visiting residential fellowships for 2023-24. Scholars are required to be in residence in Princeton or the local vicinity. Fellows will devote an academic year to research, discussion, and scholarly collaboration on topics related to law and public affairs. Scholars will participate in a seminar for Law-Engaged Graduate Students (which involves some mentoring of JD/PhD students) and in activities organized by Law@Princeton. The rank is Visiting Research Scholar or Visiting Professional Specialist. Applicants must have a doctorate, juris doctor, or an equivalent professional degree at the time of submission. Appointments will be made by SPIA or UCHV. Scholars will affiliate with UCHV or a research center/program at SPIA. Applicants should indicate preferences in regard to...

The Visiting Professionals track of the CITP fellows' program is for professionals---academics and practitioners---who will be on leave from their permanent job. For example, in the past we have hosted professors on sabbatical and journalists on leaves from their newspapers. These are typically 9-month appointments, commencing on or about September 1, 2023, but we are flexible and positions can start anywhere between May 1, 2023 and October 1, 2023. Their primary appointment will be at the rank of "Visiting Research Scholar" or "Visiting Professional Specialist" depending on experience.   Visiting professional track requirements: *Both CITP and Princeton University place high value on in-person collaborations and interactions, and we expect selected candidates to participate in-person research at CITP. *Advanced degree such as M.A., Ph.D. or J.D. *Applicants must be on leave from another institution. If you are selected, we will require documentation from your home institution...

Princeton University Library (PUL) seeks a skilled, knowledgeable, & innovative Preventive Conservator (PC) to administer & manage preventive conservation of PUL's extraordinary collections. PUL is one of the world's leading research libraries, serving a diverse community of 5,500 undergraduates, 3,100 graduate students, 1,200 faculty members, & many visiting scholars. Its holdings include more than 7 million printed volumes, 5 million manuscripts, 2 million non-print items, & extensive collections of digital text, data, & images. PUL employs a dedicated & knowledgeable staff of more than 300 professional & support staff working in a large central library, 9 specialized branches, & 3 storage facilities. Major Responsibilities Reporting to the Assistant University Librarian for Preservation & Conservation (P & C), the PC addresses library-wide, systemic preservation issues to ensure the long-standing wellbeing of all of the general &...

Princeton University Library (PUL) seeks a skilled, knowledgeable, & innovative Preventive Conservator (PC) to administer & manage preventive conservation of PUL's extraordinary collections. PUL is one of the world's leading research libraries, serving a diverse community of 5,500 undergraduates, 3,100 graduate students, 1,200 faculty members, & many visiting scholars. Its holdings include more than 7 million printed volumes, 5 million manuscripts, 2 million non-print items, & extensive collections of digital text, data, & images. PUL employs a dedicated & knowledgeable staff of more than 300 professional & support staff working in a large central library, 9 specialized branches, & 3 storage facilities. Major Responsibilities Reporting to the Assistant University Librarian for Preservation & Conservation (P & C), the PC addresses library-wide, systemic preservation issues to ensure the long-standing wellbeing of all of the general &...

The Princeton-Mellon Initiative in Architecture, Urbanism, and the Humanities is seeking postdoctoral research associates or more senior applications and/or associate professional specialists or more senior professional specialists for the 2023-24 academic year. The Princeton-Mellon Initiative in Architecture, Urbanism, and the Humanities is an interdisciplinary program supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation that combines the efforts of a diverse group of faculty, programs, and schools to develop a dynamic understanding of urban issues past, present, and future. Its theme, Cities on the Edge, encompass several interrelated concepts, including the juncture of built/natural environmental studies, center/periphery, hemispheric comparatives, migration, New Jersey urbanism, social justice, the humanities as a force of change, and the margin as a place of radical possibility. Additional information about the Princeton-Mellon's themes and program may be found at...

Date Posted:  03/29/2023 Closing Date:   05/30/2023 , 11:59PM ET Open Until Filled Req ID:  30493 Job Category:  Faculty - Clinical Faculty/Division:  Temerty Faculty of Medicine Department:  Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Hospital Affiliation:  Sinai Health System Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Description: The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine, in tandem with the Medical Disorder of Pregnancy Program within the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine at Sinai Health System, are seeking applicants for the inaugural Canerector Foundation Research Chair in Medical Disorders in Pregnancy. The successful candidate will be resourced to hold an academic position description of Clinician Scientist and must be eligible for a full-time clinical academic appointment at the University of Toronto. Application from full Professors are preferred...

Part time 0103993 Part time 15 hours per week fixed term until May 2025 Support and develop research capability within the GP Clinical School Base Salary from $138,645 pro rated + 17% superannuation + clinical loading About the opportunity Formed in 1856, Sydney Medical School is the oldest medical school in Australia. It accommodates approximately 1200 medical students undertaking a four-year graduate-entry Doctor of Medicine program, in addition to postgraduate coursework students undertaking a wide range of master’s degree, graduate diploma and graduate certificate courses.  The Sydney Medical School is comprised of six metropolitan hospital-based clinical schools, three rural clinical schools and the General Practice Clinical School.  The General Practice Clinical School has academic and professional staff across the metropolitan area and has strong links with rural clinical school academics and the Community and Primary Health...

2023-16795 Department: Chemical and Biological Eng  Category: Research and Laboratory  Job Type: Full-Time  Name of Lab: Prof. Celeste Nelson Lab  Application Deadline: 4/5/2023 Overview A full-time senior research specialist position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Celeste Nelson in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. We are a multidisciplinary group of bioengineers, biologists, and biophysicists who use molecular biology approaches, engineered tissue models, and animal models (mice, birds, reptiles) to study development of the lung and mammary gland. The Nelson Group seeks a highly qualified senior research specialist to help study the mechanisms that control organ development. Specifically, our group investigates the physical forces and biochemical signaling that control the pattern and rate of development of branched organs. We are looking for someone with experience in leading research projects, planning and...

The Illinois State Archaeological Survey (ISAS) is part of the Prairie Research Institute at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which is centrally located between Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis. For 80 years, the University of Illinois has studied the state’s archaeological heritage. ISAS incorporates that knowledge in its programs to protect, preserve, and interpret these irreplaceable and non-renewable resources within the context of Illinois’ need to encourage and promote sustainable development. Learn more at https://prairie.illinois.edu/about/jobs/ ISAS is seeking to hire a Senior Scientific Specialist, Archaeology (up to 2 depending on applicant pool and programmatic need) to conduct and lead field archaeological investigations, analysis, and reporting for Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Forest Preserve of Cook County (FPCC) archaeological projects. Position is based at the ISAS Northern Illinois Field Station located in...

Description The NYS Statewide Language Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (RBERN) at NYU Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools (NYU Metro Center) invites applications for part-time Resource Specialist in Bilingual Education or World Language Instruction position, with preference given to Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Haitian, Creole, Russian and Spanish languages. As an integral member of the team, the Resource Specialist will provide specialized technical assistance, guidance and support to schools and districts throughout the New York State aimed at improving educational opportunities and outcomes for Multilingual Learners/English Language Learners and World Language Students. Who We Are The NYS Statewide Language RBERN is funded by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL) to provide support for the education of Multilingual Learners/English...

The Departments of Psychiatry at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and the Pritzker Department of Psychiatry Behavioral Health and the   Special Infectious Diseases (SID) division of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital  are seeking a full-time psychologist in a non-tenure-eligible Associate or Assistant Professor on the Clinician-Educator track, to join a multidisciplinary team to   conduct cognitive and behavioral health evaluations with infants, children, adolescents, and adults participating in NIH-funded research for individuals and families affected by HIV. The ideal candidate will have infant, child, and young adult assessment experience and substantial interest in research activity regarding families affected by HIV. This position offers opportunities for leadership in concept development, data analyses and interpretation, and manuscript development, with access to statistical and epidemiological expertise and...

2023-16756 Department: Integrative Genomics  Category: Research and Laboratory  Job Type: Full-Time  Name of Lab: Ayroles Overview The Ayroles laboratory in the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics at Princeton University seeks applicants for a Senior Research Specialist I position. Our group takes a multi-disciplinary approach to investigate the genetic basis for variation in complex traits addressing broad questions in evolutionary and medical genetics. We work with various Drosophila species as well as humans. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to supervise and carry out large-scale genomics projects and to oversee various lab activities. The Senior Research Specialist will also be responsible for the development and execution of research projects (which can lead to authorship on scientific publications). The ideal candidate is one who seeks professional development as a scientist and is therefore interested in becoming...