Senior Research Specialist

Princeton University•Princeton, NJ

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Information Technology Policy (CITP) at Princeton University is seeking Senior Research Specialists for its Emerging Scholars program. This interdisciplinary program aims to train scholars who have completed their undergraduate studies but need further coursework or research preparation to enhance their chances of admission to competitive Ph.D. programs or secure impactful roles in government, nonprofits, or the private sector. The program offers intensive research and/or work experience, coursework, and mentoring. Participants are hired as salaried research specialists for a two-year term and receive regular University staff benefits. The program is designed for individuals with a bachelor's degree in fields such as computer science, sociology, economics, political science, psychology, public policy, information science, communication, philosophy, and other related technology policy disciplines.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree is required at the time of appointment.
Must be in residence in Princeton or the local vicinity, or demonstrate the ability to be on campus daily and on short notice to fulfill responsibilities relating to in-person participation.
CV
Transcripts (official or unofficial)
Contact information of two references (one academic reference preferred).
Statement of purpose detailing background and training, potential projects, and short-term and long-term career goals.

Responsibilities

Work on projects at CITP.
Take 1-2 classes per semester, with tuition paid by the program.
Participate in the intellectual life of the center, including public and private events such as weekly lunch seminars, panels, workshops, technology policy clinic meetings, and reading groups.
Attend activities organized for CITP fellows, including regular fellows' meetings.