Postdoctoral Research Associate - Time in Politics Project

The School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate or more senior research position. Applications are welcome from recent Ph.D.s and Ph.D. students who expect to earn their Ph.D. by the start date. The position will start on or about September 1, 2026.

The researcher will be asked to participate in the Time in Politics Project that focuses on psychological processes related to time (such as impatience and present bias) and their causes and political consequences. The individual will work on aspects of the project that may include analysis of existing survey datasets, development of original surveys, and experimental designs. The project will combine a variety of different research approaches.

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.