Postdoctoral Research Associate - Industrial Organization

Princeton University; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 131,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Industrial Organization to begin in September 2027 for one academic year on campus.

PhD in Economics is required; strong research in IO and collaboration with faculty and graduate students is expected. Teaching participation may be possible with mutual agreement and sufficient course enrollments.

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics by start date or expected.
• Strong research in Industrial Organization.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty and graduate students.
• Willingness to participate in teaching if agreed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in Industrial Organization.
• Collaborate with Princeton faculty and graduate students.
• May participate in the teaching program if mutually agreed.

Education

PhD in Economics

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Industrial Organization

Location: Princeton University Department of Economics

Salary Range or Pay Grade: $145,000 a year

Description

The Department of Economics will have an opening for one or more Postdoctoral Research Associates anticipated to start September 2027 for one academic year. Primary criteria are the quality of the applicant's research and interest/experience in Industrial Organization.

These positions provide an outstanding opportunity for independent research as well as opportunities for collaboration with Princeton faculty and graduate students. Postdoctoral Research Associates may participate in the teaching program if mutually agreed, with sufficient course enrollments, and with the approval of the Office of the Dean of the Faculty. Postdoctoral Research Associates are expected to participate actively in the intellectual activities of Princeton University.

Positions at the postdoctoral rank are for one academic year with the possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance and continued funding. Proof of Ph.D. completion is required.

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.

These positions are subject to the University's background check policy. The work location for these positions are in-person on campus at Princeton University.

Qualifications

Applicants must have (or expect to have by the start of the appointment) a PhD in Economics.

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