PIIRS Postdoctoral Research Associate AY2027-28

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS) at Princeton University is seeking recent PhDs in the Social Sciences for its Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for the 2027-28 academic year. PIIRS is a leading global institution for interdisciplinary research on international issues, committed to advancing innovative scholarship that addresses pressing global challenges. The program aims to support exceptional scholars whose work advances theoretical debates in their disciplinary fields, engages a multidisciplinary audience, and deepens substantive regional knowledge. Appointments are for one year with the possibility of renewal. Postdoctoral Research Associates are expected to be in residence at Princeton or the local vicinity, participating in on-campus activities at least four days per week.

Requirements

• Recent PhD in the Social Sciences.
• Demonstrated exceptional scholarship congruent with PIIRS's intellectual focus.
• Ability to advance theoretical debates in their disciplinary field.
• Ability to creatively speak to and engage with a multidisciplinary audience.
• Ability to deepen substantive regional knowledge of specific places.
• Outstanding scholarly achievement and promise.
• Generally, no more than two years of postdoctoral experience prior to the start of the appointment (September 1, 2027).
• Ability to be on campus at least four days per week.
• Ability to be on campus on a daily basis and on short notice to fulfill responsibilities relating to in-person participation.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in connecting with other PIIRS and Princeton departments on campus.

Responsibilities

• Focus on research and prepare work for publication.
• Expand intellectual horizons by leveraging Princeton's scholarly resources.
• Participate in biweekly meetings with the faculty director to share work.
• Present work and learn from others in monthly meetings with faculty fellows.
• Engage with colleagues and attend departmental seminars.
• Contribute to the intellectual life of the postdoctoral program.
• Connect with other PIIRS and Princeton departments on campus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Competitive benefits
• Opportunity to host a small, pre-publication, book workshop
• Research fund of $4,000 per year
• Shared office space
• Laptop computer

What This Job Offers

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