Postdoctoral Fellowship, Office of Population Research

The Bendheim-Thoman Center for Research on Child Wellbeing (CRCW) at the Office of Population Research is offering highly competitive Postdoctoral Research Associate positions to individuals with documented interest in the study of children and families, and in interdisciplinary collaborations. Appointments are for one year with the possibility of renewal, with negotiable starting dates for the next academic year. This appointment is for scholars who have obtained there PhD within the past three years, and who will not be employed by another institution during their stay at Princeton.

QUALIFICATIONS: Postdocs are expected to have outstanding potential and be self-motivated, goal oriented and capable of successfully communicating ideas to diverse audiences. They must also be able to build on existing strengths, bridge different fields, and be motivated to work with faculty on complex projects. Preference will be given to candidates that have obtained the Ph.D. less than two years ago. Postdocs will participate in all of the Center¿s activities, including student-faculty seminars, workshops, and public lectures.

Interested applicants should submit:

¿ cover letter describing areas of interest, graduate training, relevant background and possible fit within the center.

¿ recent CV

¿ letters of recommendation, under separate cover

¿ names, e-mails and phone numbers of three references

All materials should be submitted by email to: kemerson@princeton.edu, or by mail to: Kris Emerson, Wallace Hall, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544.