Princeton University

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Paul and Marcia Wythes Center on Contemporary China (CCC) at Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate for the 2026-2027 academic year. The ideal candidate is an outstanding recent PhD who focuses on contemporary China from a social science disciplinary perspective. The appointment will be made for one year with the possibility of renewal for a second year based on performance and availability of funding. Preferred start date September 1, 2026. The successful candidate will be expected to be in residence and participate in all of the Center's activities, including student-faculty seminars, workshops, and public lectures. The associate will have opportunities to collaborate with the Center's faculty. The search is limited to applicants with less than three years of post- PhD research experience prior to anticipated start date.

Applicants must apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/41001.

The following application items are required and should be uploaded by the applicant:

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. A statement of research plans and their relation to CCC activities (1-3 pages)
4. Contact information for two references
5. Two writing samples

For fullest consideration applications should apply by January 23, 2026