Postdoctoral Research Associate-Program in African Studies

and other research related to the African continent and its diaspora. Appointment will be made at the rank of Postdoctoral Research Associate or more senior rank. Postdoctoral Research Associate appointment is for one year (12 months) with the possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance, continued funding and meeting all other requirements ; those hired at a senior rank may have multi-year appointments. Postdoctoral Research Associate is expected to demonstrate to the program’s satisfaction the ability to be on campus on a daily basis and on short notice in order to fulfill responsibilities relating to in-person participation. The position requires Postdoctoral Research Associate to be on campus at least four days per week.

Responsibilities include teaching (one semester-long course per year) and active collaboration in research, discussions, and scholarly events within PAS and PIIRS. In addition, the successful candidate may have the opportunity to advise students in their area of expertise or related areas.  When teaching, the successful candidate will carry a secondary teaching rank.  Any teaching role is contingent on sufficient course enrollment and prior approval from the Office of the Dean of the Faculty.

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, the program will provide a research fund in the amount of $3,000 per year.  The program will also provide shared office space and a laptop computer.

Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only final candidates will be contacted.  Further information about the Program in African Studies can be found at: http://piirs.princeton.edu/afs.

Questions about the application process for this position may be directed to Fiona Romaine, fromaine@princeton.edu .

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.  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.

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate outstanding scholarly achievement and excellence in teaching.  To be eligible, applicants cannot have more than two years of postdoctoral experience prior to the start of the appointment, which is expected to begin on September 1, 2027.

Application Instructions

Applicants must apply online. Applications are due by November 20, 2026 (11:59 p.m. EST).  The following application items are required and should be uploaded by the applicant:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vitae

• Dissertation abstract

• Writing sample: one chapter of the dissertation or one published article related to the dissertation topic

• Research proposal

• Two course proposals

• Details of prior courses taught and evaluation results if available

• Names and email addresses for three references, who will be contacted automatically by the online application system with an invitation to upload their letter of recommendation by the application deadline.  (**Please note: all letters of reference should be submitted by your referees before the November 20, 2026 deadline).