"Associate Professional Specialist"

Associate Professional Specialist

Princeton University: Office of the Dean of the Faculty: Natural Sciences: Geosciences

Location: Princeton, NJ

Open Date: Feb 25, 2026

Salary Range or Pay Grade: $75,000 to $85,000

Deadline: Apr 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Geosciences at Princeton University has an opening for a professional technician in the area of mineralogy and geophysics appointed at the rank of Associate Professional Specialist. Duties will include but are not limited to: (1) Application of Raman Spectoscopy, X-ray fluorescence and other analytical techniques for characterization of geological materials; (2) Assistance in solid Earth and mineral-focused course work, scientific communication, and Geodata analysis; (3) Preparation and curation of samples for research and teaching activities according to professional standards of curation; and (4) Development of materials and activities for Geoscience programs including design and installation of mineral exhibitions.

The position is available for one year, with a possibility for renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance. 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.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship of an H-1B visa requiring consular processing.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity 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.