Postdoctoral Research Associate-Program in African Studies

L'Etudiant Africain; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Research fund of $3,000 per year

Shared office space

Job summary

L'Etudiant Africain at Princeton University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for the 2026-2027 academic year. This role involves teaching one semester-long course and active collaboration in research within the Program in African Studies. Applicants must hold a recent PhD and show excellence in teaching and research, with a focus on African studies. Additional benefits include a $3,000 research fund per year and shared office space.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate outstanding scholarly achievement and excellence in teaching.
• Must not hold a tenure-track or permanent academic position.

Responsibilities

• Teach one semester-long course per year.
• Collaborate in research and scholarly events.
• Advise students in areas of expertise.

Skills

Scholarly achievement

Excellence in teaching

Collaboration

Research expertise

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Associate-Program in African Studies

The Program in African Studies (PAS) at Princeton University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate or more senior research positions for the 2026-2027 academic year. Up to two appointments will be offered to exceptional recent PhDs in the humanities, social sciences, interdisciplinary environmental science or engineering, with a focus on African thought, art, media, activism, conservation, economics, urban and rural communities, post-colonialism, and other research related to the African continent and its diaspora.

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. The appointment will be made through the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS). Applicants must demonstrate outstanding scholarly achievement and excellence in teaching. These positions are open only to scholars who currently do not hold a tenure-track or permanent academic position.

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 salary and benefits, the program will provide a research fund in the amount of $3,000 per year and a shared office space. Anticipated position start date is 9/1/2026.

Applicants must apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/40721.

Contact: Fiona Romaine [e-mail]