Senior Research Specialist
About The Position
The Center for Information Technology Policy (CITP) at Princeton University is seeking Senior Research Specialists for its Emerging Scholars program. This program is designed to train scholars who have completed their undergraduate studies and need further coursework or research experience to enhance their applications for competitive Ph.D. programs or other impactful career paths in government, nonprofits, or the private sector. Participants will engage in intensive research, coursework, and mentoring over a two-year period. The program is open to 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. Emerging Scholars are hired as salaried research specialists and receive all benefits associated with regular University staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree is required at the time of appointment.
- Candidates will be required to be in residence in Princeton or the local vicinity or demonstrate the ability to be on campus on a daily basis and on short notice to fulfill responsibilities relating to in-person participation.
- CV
- Transcripts (official or unofficial)
- Contact information of two references, one of which should be an academic reference if possible.
- Statement of purpose addressing: (1) how their background and training has prepared them for this position, (2) projects they might want to work on if accepted, and (3) what they hope to gain from the program in terms of their long-term and short-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 attending public and private events such as weekly lunch seminars, panels, workshops, technology policy clinic meetings, and reading groups.
- Attend activities organized for CITP's Fellows, including regular fellows' meetings, as they will be housed within the Fellows' program.
Benefits
- All benefits associated with their status as regular University staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
