Postdoctoral Research Associate, Global Health Program

Princeton Center for Health and Wellbeing, School of Public and International Affairs; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton University invites outstanding researchers to apply for Postdoctoral Research Associates in the Global Health Program, administered by the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. The role includes supervising student projects, leading methodological workshops, and occasional undergraduate teaching with Lecturer rank when teaching.

Appointments are for one year, renewable yearly based on funding; anticipated start date is August 2, 2027, on-campus in Princeton, NJ.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or expect to receive by start date.
• No more than two years of post-PhD research experience.
• Interest in interdisciplinary research in global health.
• Commitment to undergraduate teaching.
• Ability to lead methodological workshops.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on the academic activities of the Global Health Program.
• Provide guidance, advise and lead methodological workshops on students’ independent research projects.
• May teach in undergraduate programs; teaching would carry Lecturer rank.
• Teaching opportunities subject to enrollments and the approval of the Dean of the Faculty.

Skills

Interdisciplinary research

Undergraduate teaching

Workshop leadership

Education

PhD or expected by start date

Job description

The interdisciplinary Global Health Program, administered by the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, invites outstanding researchers to apply for appointments as Postdoctoral Research Associates. The Postdoctoral Research Associates will collaborate on the academic activities of the Global Health Program, in addition to conducting their own original research. Responsibilities will include providing guidance, advising and leading methodological workshops on students’ independent research projects. The Postdoctoral Research Associates may be invited to teach in one of Princeton's undergraduate programs. When teaching, successful candidates will carry the additional part-time rank of Lecturer, and any teaching opportunities are subject to sufficient enrollments and the approval of the Dean of the Faculty.

Postdoctoral appointments will be for one year, renewable annually based on funding and meeting all other requirements. Anticipated start date is August 2, 2027.

We seek candidates committed to interdisciplinary research in global health, who innovate methodologically and who demonstrate strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. Candidates who are working in various social science or natural science disciplines will be considered.

Applicable social science fields include but are not limited to: public policy, anthropology, political science, public health, demography, economics, sociology, global health, political science, social determinants of health.

Applicable natural science fields include but are not limited to: epidemiology, disease ecology, environmental health, biostatistics, vaccination.

Applicants are required to hold a Ph.D. or expect to receive a Ph.D. degree by the anticipated start date of the appointment. Applicants should have no more than two years of post-PhD research experience by the start of the appointment.

The deadline for submission is December 7, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications in March 2027.

For more information about the Global Health Program, please visit its website at https://globalhealth.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.

These positions are 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.

Expected salary range: $70,000-$75,000

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

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.