School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University

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The Research Program in Development Economics (RPDE) at Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs invites applications for two Postdoctoral Research Associate positions. The candidates will join the RPDE community. RPDE carries out economic research on the causes and consequences of global poverty, with the goal of informing policy-making and thereby improving the lives of people living in low- and middle-income countries.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be able to pursue their own research, with the expectation of actively participating in RPDE events such as the weekly seminar and graduate student lunch, and engaging with the undergraduate community. This position will not involve any teaching responsibilities.

This position is a 12-month term appointment. The start date is summer 2025. Salary is competitive and benefits are provided.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate is expected to complete a Ph.D. between September 1, 2024 and August 31, 2025. This position is subject to the University's background check policy. The position is open to non-U.S. citizens and work authorization in the U.S. is not required. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University.

Applications should include a cover letter with the application's status of dissertation, CV, graduate school transcripts, job market paper, and contact details for three academic references. For questions about the position, contact Meghana Mungikar (Research Manager, RPDE) at rpde@princeton.edu. The submission must be online via https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/36481 . We will begin processing applications after Dec 15, 2024, but applications may continue to be considered after the deadline.

We at the School of Public and International Affairs believe that it is vital to cultivate an environment that embraces and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion - fundamental to the success of our education and research mission. This commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment and hiring as we actively seek colleagues of exceptional ability who represent a broad range of viewpoints, experiences and value systems, and who share Princeton University's dedication to excellence.