Instructorships/Asst. Professorships/Postdoctoral Research Associates/Associate Research Scholars

Location: Princeton, NJ Salary Range or Pay Grade: $75,000 - $144,000 Description The Princeton University Mathematics Department expects to offer several junior faculty positions and postdoctoral appointments for the 2027â”2028 academic year. Assistant Professorships: 3-year renewable appointments; teaching experience preferred. Ph.D. required. Postdoctoral Research Associates or Associate Research Scholars: 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. Ph.D. required. Fellow/Associate Research Scholar: 4-year position, offered jointly by the Princeton University Mathematics Department and the School of Mathematics at the Institute for Advanced Study, for outstanding new Ph.D.'s. Two years will be at Princeton and two years at the Institute for Advanced Study spent conducting research (without teaching duties). (Please see the advertisement under THE INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED STUDY for additional details about the fellow position. Applicants must also apply to Institute for Advanced Study posting.) Instructorships: 1-year positions; normally renewed for 1-2 additional years. Ph.D. required. Veblen Research Instructorships: 3-year positions (offered jointly by the Princeton University Mathematics Department and the School of Mathematics at the Institute for Advanced Study) for outstanding new Ph.D.'s. Typically, the first and third years of these appointments are spent teaching and conducting research at Princeton University and the second year is spent conducting research (without teaching duties) at the Institute for Advanced Study. (Please see the advertisement under THE INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED STUDY for additional details about the Veblen Research positions. Applicants must also apply to Institute for Advanced Study posting.) Please note: Applicants will automatically be considered for all open junior faculty positions and postdoctoral appointments. The Department is interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and service, will contribute to the academic community's excellence and its diversity, broadly defined. Salary range: $75,000 - $144,000 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: November 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST The work location is in-person on campus at Princeton University. These positions are subject to the University's background check policy. The Postdoctoral Research Associate position is not eligible for sponsorship of an H-1B visa requiring consular processing. Other visa sponsorships (including H-B visas not requiring consular processing) may be available, as appropriate. All applications should be submitted via MathJobs: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/28695 For inquiries, please e-mail: application@math.princeton.edu . Applicants must submit the following items online at https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/28695 : ⢠Cover Letter ⢠Curriculum Vitae ⢠Research Statement ⢠Teaching Statement ⢠Publication List ⢠Four Reference Letters (to be submitted by reference writers at this site) Qualifications Ph.D. in mathematics or a related field Application Instructions All applications should be submitted via MathJobs: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/28695 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. PI287234114