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***Revised***Postdoctoral Research Associate - Time in Politics Project

Closes:

Salary: $65,000 – $72,000 per year

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Princeton University: Office of the Dean of the Faculty: Social Sciences: School of Public and International Affairs

Location: Princeton, NJ

Open Date: Mar 10, 2026

Salary Range: 65,000.00 - 72,000.00

Deadline: Aug 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

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.

Job details

Title
***Revised***Postdoctoral Research Associate - Time in Politics Project
Employer
Princeton University
Location
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, USA
Published
Mar 16, 2026
Closes:
Aug 1, 2026
Job type
Full time, Staff / Administration
Field
PhD Researcher
Salary

Salary: $65,000 – $72,000 per year

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