"Postdoctoral Research Associate"

Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate

Description:

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) at Princeton University invites applications from postdoctoral research associates or more senior researchers for the EEB Postdoctoral Fellows Program. The Program recognizes and supports outstanding early-career scientists who can make important research contributions in the areas of ecology, evolution, and/or behavior, while also contributing to Princeton University's excellence and diversity, broadly defined. The Program is intended to foster the onward scientific careers of the Fellows by providing research support, mentoring, advocacy, and community. 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. Appointments will be at most three years in duration and will include a research fund. The expected starting date is autumn 2025, although this is flexible. Fellows will be thoroughly integrated into the life of the EEB department. Furthermore, the Office of the Dean of the Faculty will offer programming to provide Research Fellows from across the university with professional development, mentorship, and community building opportunities.

Diversity is essential to the University's educational and scholarly excellence, and evaluators of applications will be encouraged to assess the candidate's broader impact on the department and contributions to the diversity of our curriculum, broadly defined (e.g., advocacy, public outreach, understudied populations or parts of the world, subject matter, innovations in the discipline, and/or impact on inclusively teaching, mentoring, and attracting our diverse student body into ecology, evolutionary biology, and related fields). A Ph.D. in a related field is required. Applicants must apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/37241 and include a curriculum vitae, a two-page statement of research experience, interests, and vision (i.e., long-term research plans and goals), and a cover letter that includes an explanation of why the candidate is interested in the EEB Postdoctoral Fellows Program, plus names and contact information for three references. All applications received by 17 January 2025, 11:59 pm ET will be fully considered, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. 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.

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.

Expected Salary Range: PDRA: $65,000-$67,000 ARS: $66,000 - $75,000

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) 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 benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Requisition No: D-25-EEB-00002