Revised Center on Contemporary China Postdoctoral Research Associate AY2027-28

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paul and Marcia Wythes Center on Contemporary China (CCC) at Princeton University’s Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS) invites applications for one Postdoctoral Research Associate for the 2027–2028 academic year. The appointment is for 12 months and may be renewed annually, contingent on funding and satisfaction of all other requirements.

The successful candidate will be an exceptional recent PhD whose research focuses on contemporary China from a social science disciplinary perspective. The associate will have opportunities to collaborate with Center faculty and must be on campus at Princeton University at least four days per week to participate in Center activities, including student-faculty seminars, workshops, and public lectures. The work location is in person on campus. The position is subject to Princeton University’s background check policy.

The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2027. Applicants must have completed a PhD, or expect to complete one by the start of the appointment, and have no more than two years of post-PhD research experience before the appointment begins. The position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship requiring consular processing. Other visa sponsorships, including H-1B sponsorship not requiring consular processing, may be available as appropriate. Questions about the application process may be directed to Celine Li at [email protected]. More information about the Center is available at https://ccc.princeton.edu.

Requirements

• Research focus on contemporary China from a social science disciplinary perspective.
• Have completed a PhD or expect to complete a PhD by the start of the appointment.
• Have no more than two years of post-PhD research experience before the appointment begins.
• Be on campus at Princeton University at least four days per week.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Center’s activities, including student-faculty seminars, workshops, and public lectures.
• Collaborate with the Center’s faculty as opportunities arise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree