2025-08-23
Princeton University
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Princeton
New Jersey
08540
United States
Position: Associate Research Scholar
Description:
The Center for the Physics of Biological Function (CPBF), a joint effort between Princeton University and The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, is searching for Center Fellows, both theorists and experimentalists. Fellows will join our highly interactive group, with interests ranging from the dynamics of single molecules to neural computation, and from biochemical and genetic networks to collective behavior and evolution in populations. These diverse efforts are unified by the search for common physical principles underlying the emergence of functional behaviors that are essential for life.Fellows should be prepared to take advantage of the full collaborative research and mentoring opportunities at the Center, and must have completed their PhDs in a relevant field before starting the position. Appointment will be at Associate Research Scholar rank, for a term of three years; salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications. Appointments will be through the Department of Physics. We expect new Fellows to join us for the Fall semester of 2026; start dates as early as February 2026 are possible. For fullest consideration, all application materials should be received by October 1, 2025, 11:59 pm eastern time.Candidates selected for interviews will participate in one of two symposia, planned for November 10-11 and December 1-2, 2025. Applicants are asked to reserve these dates.For fullest consideration, please upload all of the following: 1) Research interests - Please use one page to describe your research accomplishments thus far, your ambitions for the (near) future, and how these plans could connect with our community. We do NOT expect a full research proposal. 2) Curriculum Vitae - Please list your educational and work experience, honors and awards that you find significant, and all publications (including arXiv and bioRxiv postings).The primary work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University.Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity 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.To apply online, please visit https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/39342 and submit the above materials as well as contact information for three references. This position is subject to the University's background check policy .
Expected Salary Range: $78,000 - $80,000
The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.
Requisition No: D-26-PHY-00001
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