Postdoctoral Research Associate, Global Health Program
About The Position
The interdisciplinary Global Health Program, administered by the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, invites outstanding researchers to apply for appointments as Postdoctoral Research Associates. The Postdoctoral Research Associates 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 Associates 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 appointment is based on rank. Positions at the postdoctoral rank are for one year with the possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance and continued funding; those hired at more senior ranks may have multi-year appointments. Anticipated start date is August 1, 2026. We seek candidates committed to interdisciplinary research in global health, who innovate methodologically and who demonstrate strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. Candidates who are working in various social science or natural science disciplines will be considered. Applicable social science fields include but are not limited to: public policy, anthropology, political science, public health, demography, economics, sociology, global health, political science, social determinants of health. Applicable natural science fields include but are not limited to: epidemiology, disease ecology, environmental health, biostatistics, vaccination. Applicants are required to hold a Ph.D. or expect to receive a Ph.D. degree by the anticipated start date of the appointment. Applicants must have no more than two years of post-PhD research experience prior to the start of the appointment. Applicants must apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/40841 and submit a cover letter (indicating relevant qualifications and plans for research and writing), a curriculum vitae, one writing sample and contact information for two references. Referees will be contacted by email with instructions on how to submit a recommendation letter. The deadline for submission is December 8, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications in March 2026. For more information about the Global Health Program, please visit its website at https://globalhealth.princeton.edu This position is subject to the University's background check policy. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University. The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs is committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community with varying viewpoints who share Princeton University's dedication to excellence and service. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Requirements
- Applicants are required to hold a Ph.D. or expect to receive a Ph.D. degree by the anticipated start date of the appointment.
- Applicants must have no more than two years of post-PhD research experience prior to the start of the appointment.
- Applicants must apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/40841 and submit a cover letter (indicating relevant qualifications and plans for research and writing), a curriculum vitae, one writing sample and contact information for two references.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate on the academic activities of the Global Health Program
- Conduct original research
- Provide guidance, advising and leading methodological workshops on students' independent research projects
- May be invited to teach in one of Princeton's undergraduate programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
