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Associate Research Scholar, Dicke Fellow

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Salary: $77,000 per year

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Location: Princeton, NJ Salary Range or Pay Grade: $77,000 Description The Princeton University Physics Department seeks exceptional Ph.D. recipients in experimental physics for an honorific postdoctoral fellowship program. Candidates from all areas of experimental physics will be considered and selected through an annual competition. Appointments, to be made at the rank of Associate Research Scholar, will be for three years with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2027. Selected scholars will be "Dicke Fellows" in recognition of Princeton physicist Robert Dicke. In addition to salary and benefits, the program will provide a discretionary fund of $15,000 per year for each scholar. Qualifications Selected scholars are encouraged to work with existing experimental groups in the department, although those who wish to pursue a specific independent research program will also be considered. Princeton has experimental physics research programs in Atomic/Molecular, Biological, Condensed Matter, Cosmology, Gravitation, High Energy, and Particle Astrophysics. Prospective Fellows are encouraged to discuss in their application the potential research group or groups they would be interested in collaborating with. This position is subject to the University's background check policy. Proof of Ph.D. must be submitted prior to start date. Candidates who are not selected for a Dicke position may also be considered for other postdoctoral positions in the Department. The work location for this position will either be on campus at Princeton University or, subject to approval, at an off-campus location where the research project is undertaken. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of an H-1B Visa requiring consular processing; other Visa sponsorships (including H-1B Visas not requiring consular processing) may be available, as appropriate. Application Instructions Applicants must apply online and must include a cover letter, CV, list of publications, a statement of research interests, and confidential letters from three referees. Finalists will be invited to give a research talk, either at Princeton or remotely, if travel to Princeton is not feasible. Applications will be reviewed as they arrive. To ensure full consideration, all materials must be received by October 19, 2026. 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. Pay Transparency Disclosure The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly. The University also offers a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information. PI287234062

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Title
Associate Research Scholar, Dicke Fellow
Employer
Princeton University
Location
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, USA
Published
Sep 29, 2026
Closes:
Oct 19, 2026
Job type
Full time, Academic / Faculty, Physics
Field
Experimental Physics
Salary

Salary: $77,000 per year

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