Postdoctoral Research Associate or More Senior Researcher
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Research
Posted on April 6, 2024
Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate or More Senior Researcher
Company: Princeton University
Description: The postdoctoral track of the CITP fellows' program is for people who have recently received or are about to receive a Ph.D. or doctorate degree and work on understanding and improving the relationship between technology and society. The priority areas of our center include (1) Platforms and Digital Infrastructure, (2) Data Science, AI and Society, and (3) Privacy and Security. CITP tightly integrates basic research, applied research, and societal engagement, enabling distinctive impact, both academic and societal. In this context, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds such as computer science, electrical and computer engineering, sociology, public policy, information science, communication, economics, political science, psychology, philosophy, and related technology disciplines. Selected candidates will be appointed at the postdoctoral research associate or more senior research rank. These are typically 12-month appointments, commencing on or about September 1, 2024 and can be renewed for a second-year contingent on performance and continued funding. Fellows in the postdoctoral track are not required or expected to teach, but if they wish, they may have the option of teaching. Teaching opportunities are subject to sufficient course enrollment and the approval of the Dean of the Faculty. Postdoctoral track requirements: *Both CITP and Princeton University place high value on in-person collaborations and interactions, and we expect selected candidates to participate in-person at CITP. *Ph.D. or doctorate degree is expected. The appointment will not be finalized, and an exact start date will not be set, until the candidate has defended their thesis or has proof of a doctorate degree. Applicants must apply online at https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/position/32041. Please submit a current curriculum vitae, research statement, and a cover letter. Candidates are encouraged to apply by the start-of-review date, Friday, December 1, for full consideration. We will accept applications after that date but will only consider them if the position has not yet been filled. Contact information for three references is required. If the candidate is shortlisted, we will contact the references to request letters. To learn more about CITP's fellows' program please visit our website (https://citp.princeton.edu/programs/fellows/). CITP is committed to building a culturally diverse community, and we are interested in receiving applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in this field. If you have any questions about this position or the application process, please feel free to contact us at citp@princeton.edu. All offers and appointments are subject to review and approval by the Dean of the Faculty. These positions are subject to the University's background check policy. 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.
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