Employment


Postdoctoral Research Associate, Global Health Program

The interdisciplinary Global Health Program, administered by the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, invites outstanding researchers to apply for appointments as Postdoctoral or more senior 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, 2025. Selected candidates will be required to be in residence in Princeton or the local vicinity, or demonstrate to the program's satisfaction the ability to be on campus on a daily basis and on short notice in order to fulfill responsibilities relating to in-person participation. 

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 postdoctoral work experience prior to the start of the appointment.

Applicants must apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/36561 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, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications in March 2025.

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 especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching and service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. We actively seek colleagues of exceptional ability who represent a broad range of viewpoints, experience and value systems and who share Princeton University’s dedication to excellence and service.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

 

Visiting Research Scholar, Health Policy

The Center for Health and Wellbeing (CHW), part of the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, invites outstanding researchers with experience teaching university-level public health or global health policy to apply for a Visiting Research Scholar appointment. 

The Scholar in this position will be invited to teach the fall semester graduate course SPI 597 Public Policy Approaches to Health and Healthcare, contingent upon sufficient enrollment and with the approval of the Office of the Dean of the Faculty. Although most Scholars will stay for the entire academic year, applications for the fall semester will be considered.

CHW supports research on the multiple aspects of health and wellbeing in both developed and developing countries. Applications are welcome from researchers in a variety of disciplines, including health policy, public health, global health, health economics, and related disciplines. 

The Visiting Research Scholar will participate in activities of CHW, including faculty-graduate seminars, workshops, and public lectures, and enjoy access to a wide range of other activities throughout the University. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will devote most of their time at Princeton to research, discussions, and scholarly collaborations concerned with the determinants of physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, and the effects of public policy on health and wellbeing.

Applicants must have a doctorate or equivalent degree. The program is open to all regardless of citizenship, but it does not support work toward the completion of a degree. Typically, Visiting Research Scholars must be employed at an institution other than Princeton during their visit. 

A scholar from an academic institution may be eligible to receive up to one-half their academic-year salary from their home institution for the appointment period. The amount that Princeton contributes to the scholar’s salary is based on the financial support provided by their home institution. The selected candidate will be asked to indicate, or provide written authorization for Princeton to confirm, what percentage of financial support their home institution and other sources are likely to provide during their visit, if any, and to submit a confidential statement indicating salary for the current academic year (September 2024 – May 2025) or provide written authorization for Princeton to confirm their salary.

Applicants are evaluated on the basis of (1) the quality of their achievements in their field of specialization and their ability to benefit from the activities of CHW; (2) the significance of their proposed contribution to CHW's mission; and (3) the contribution they are likely to make to research in the future.

Applicants must apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/36605 and submit a cover letter, a CV, teaching evaluations, syllabi from past courses taught, a writing sample such as research paper, book chapter, or a dissertation chapter; a statement of no more than 1,500 words describing how you plan to use your time at Princeton, and a statement of the home institution’s leave policy (if applicable).

For full consideration, please apply by December 8, 2024. However, applications will continue to be reviewed until all available positions are filled. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications in March 2025.

For more information about the Center for Health and Wellbeing, please visit its website at http://chw.princeton.edu.

We at the School of Public and International Affairs believe that it is vital to cultivate an environment that embraces and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion - fundamental to the success of our education and research mission. This commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment and hiring as we actively seek colleagues of exceptional ability who represent a broad range of viewpoints, experiences, and value systems, and who share Princeton University's dedication to excellence.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

 

Visiting Research Scholars

The Center for Health and Wellbeing (CHW), part of the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, invites outstanding researchers to apply for Visiting Research Scholar appointments. 

CHW supports research on the multiple aspects of health and wellbeing in both developed and developing countries. Applications are welcome from researchers in a variety of disciplines, including medicine, psychology, biology, epidemiology, economics, sociology, and related social science disciplines. 

Visiting Research Scholars participate in activities of CHW, including faculty-graduate seminars, workshops, and public lectures, and enjoy access to a wide range of other activities throughout the University. Successful candidates will devote most of their time at Princeton to research, discussions, and scholarly collaborations concerned with the determinants of physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, and the effects of public policy on health and wellbeing. Some Scholars may also be invited to teach contingent upon sufficient enrollments and with the approval of the Office of the Dean of the Faculty. Although most Scholars will stay for the entire academic year, applications for a single semester or a portion of a semester will be considered.

Applicants must have a doctorate or equivalent degree. The program is open to all regardless of citizenship, but it does not support work toward the completion of a degree. Typically, Visiting Research Scholars must be employed at an institution other than Princeton during their visit. 

Scholars from academic institutions may be eligible to receive up to one-half their academic-year salaries from their home institutions for the appointment period. The amount that Princeton contributes to the scholar’s salary is based on the financial support provided by their home institution. Selected candidates will be asked to indicate, or provide written authorization for Princeton to confirm, what percentage of financial support their home institution and other sources are likely to provide during their visit, if any, and to submit a confidential statement indicating salary for the current academic year (September 2024 – May 2025) or provide written authorization for Princeton to confirm their salary.

Applicants are evaluated on the basis of (1) the quality of their achievements in their field of specialization and their ability to benefit from the activities of CHW; (2) the significance of their proposed contribution to CHW's mission; and (3) the contribution they are likely to make to research in the future.

Applicants must apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/36606 and submit a cover letter, a CV, a writing sample such as research paper, book chapter, or a dissertation chapter, a statement of no more than 1,500 words describing how you plan to use your time at Princeton, and a statement of the home institution’s leave policy (if applicable). Applicants who would like to teach must also submit a syllabus of the course they propose to teach. The proposed course can be six weeks or twelve weeks long.

For full consideration, please apply by December 8, 2024. However, applications will continue to be reviewed until all available positions are filled. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications in March 2025.

For more information about the Center for Health and Wellbeing, please visit its website at http://chw.princeton.edu.

We at the School of Public and International Affairs believe that it is vital to cultivate an environment that embraces and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion - fundamental to the success of our education and research mission. This commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment and hiring as we actively seek colleagues of exceptional ability who represent a broad range of viewpoints, experiences, and value systems, and who share Princeton University's dedication to excellence.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.