Postdoctoral Research Associate

Position description

The Department of Politics at Princeton University invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate position. The individual, who will work with Professor John Kastellec, will be asked to participate in projects that examine American political institutions. The postdoc will work on a variety of projects, which may include research on judicial and legislative behavior, as well as broader questions surrounding the study of law and courts. The successful candidate will have a PhD and a strong background in quantitative research, and knowledge of research on political institutions. Strong data skills, including programming in statistical packages, and experience compiling and manipulating large data sets are highly desirable. The candidate should also be well organized, flexible, attend to detail, and respond to deadlines in a timely fashion. Applicants must apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/33281 and submit a cover letter, CV and contact information for two recommendations, one of which should be from the principal advisor of the doctorate program. The appointment is for one year with the possibility for extension pending satisfactory performance and continued funding. This position is subject to the university’s background check policy. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University. Salary and benefits will be based on the University’s post-doctoral research associate compensation package.

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