Princeton University

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Please read the full application instructions located here: https://ccc.princeton.edu/pppp, before applying.

Peking and Princeton Universities have established the Peking-Princeton Postdoctoral Program (PPPP) to train highly-qualified, early-career postdoctoral researchers in studies of contemporary China so that they are positioned to become leaders in their respective academic fields and invite applications for two postdoctoral research associates in studies of contemporary China for academic year 2024-26.

Each fellowship is to be awarded for up to two years with the 1st 12 consecutive months at Peking University and the next 12 consecutive months at Princeton University with a visiting appointment at Peking University. Renewal after the first year is contingent on satisfactory performance. Preferred start date is September 1, 2024 at Peking University.

To apply for a postdoctoral position, please go to: https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/apply/application.xhtml?listingId=33401

This position is subject to the Universities’ background check policy. All application documents must be prepared in English and include the following:

1. A research proposal and time plan (max. 10 page total, including tables/figures and references);
2. Concise Curriculum Vitae (max. 4 pages in total);
3. Contact information for two recommendation letters (including one from the applicant’s doctoral supervisor);
4. An endorsement from a potential supervisor, one at each university (In the research proposal, include endorsement letters from both supervisors (email is sufficient). The endorsement letter need only be a positive response to your request for supervisor (example: yes, I agree to supervise you in the event you are selected for the postdoctoral program);
5. One writing sample (not to exceed 10MB).

Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please refer to the FAQs if you have any questions and before you contact either coordinator.

FAQs: https://ccc.princeton.edu/postdocfaq

Application deadline: February 15th, 2024 by 11:59 p.m. EST

Administrative Coordinators:

Mr. Fan Deshang Ms. Yolanda Sullivan
Postdoctoral Affairs Office Paul and Marcia Wythes Center on Contemporary China
Peking University Princeton University
boguanban@pku.edu.cn syolanda@princeton.edu