Princeton University, Center for the Study of Democratic Politics (CSDP)

Visiting Research Scholar or Postdoctoral Research Associate

Princeton University's Center for the Study of Democratic Politics (CSDP) seeks visiting scholars and/or post-doctoral or more senior research associates for the 2017-2018 academic year. The Center supports empirical research on democratic political processes and institutions. Applications are welcome from political scientists and scholars in related social science disciplines at any career stage, but any applicant who has yet to complete the PhD must have turned in a final draft of the dissertation by July 1, 2017.

Each scholar will pursue research and contribute to the intellectual life of the Center, the Department of Politics, and the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. CSDP scholars must be in residence at Princeton during the academic terms, and are expected to participate in the weekly CSDP seminars and related weekly research seminars in the Department of Politics, as well as occasional lectures, conferences, and other events. Successful candidates will receive a competitive salary (those who hold faculty appointments at other academic institutions normally receive one-half their academic-year salaries for the appointment period, but this may vary depending on level of support from the home institution), applicable Princeton University benefits, a taxable moving allowance, and a research allowance.

Please note that (only) candidates who currently hold faculty appointments and are applying to visit CSDP for 2017-2018 while on leave from their current institution must apply directly to CSDP at http://www.princeton.edu/csdp/apply/  . All others must apply online at https://jobs.princeton.edu  -- Requisition #1600740 and submit a cover letter (optional), CV, a 3-5 page (double-spaced) statement of research interest/research proposal, a writing sample, and the names and email addresses of two references. The deadline for receipt of complete applications, including letters of recommendation from those references, is November 30, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Questions? Email csdp@princeton.edu or phone Michele Epstein, Assistant Director of CSDP, 609-258-6493.

Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is subject to the university's background check policy.