13 revised postdoctoral research associate jobs found in Princeton, NJ

***REVISED***Postdoctoral Research Associate Princeton University: Office of the Dean of the Faculty: Natural Sciences: Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Location: Princeton, NJ Salary Range or Pay Grade: PDRA: $65,000-$67,000 Description Dr. Bridgett vonHoldt is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral associate to join a functional genomics project focused on reviving “ghost” genomic variation in the critically endangered Red Wolf. The successful candidate will contribute to a novel research program investigating the functional and regulatory dynamics of ghost introgression, combining whole-genome sequencing, allele-specific expression analyses, and DNA methylation profiling across managed Red Wolves, admixed lineages, and coyotes. This work will directly inform conservation strategies aimed at restoring lost genetic diversity and adaptive potential in endangered populations. Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. or equivalent in...

***REVISED*** Postdoctoral Research Associate Princeton University: Office of the Dean of the Faculty: Engineering: Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Location Princeton, NJ Open Date Apr 01, 2026 Salary Range or Pay Grade $65,000 - $75,000 a year Deadline Apr 01, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Description The Deike Research Group in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at Princeton University invites applications for postdoctoral and more senior research positions (higher rank will be considered based on experience). The candidate will be working at the intersection of the Deike (MAE/HMEI/PPPL) and the Weichman (Chemistry/PPPL) labs; with strong ties to other members of the Simons Foundation international collaboration on the Princeton campus (Carter, MAE/ACEE/PPPL) and beyond. We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher or more senior researcher to design and develop a stratospheric conditions aerosol chamber,...

***REVISED*** Postdoctoral Research Associate Princeton University: Office of the Dean of the Faculty: Engineering: Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Location Princeton, NJ Open Date Feb 17, 2026 Salary Range or Pay Grade 65,000 - 75,000 Deadline Feb 17, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Description The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is seeking candidates for postdoctoral and more senior research positions. Individuals with evidence of experience in scholarly research and a strong commitment to excellence in education are encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. is required. Postdoctoral appointments are for one year with the possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance and continued funding. We welcome applications from all areas in mechanical and aerospace engineering, including but not limited to the fields of: Bioengineering Combustion and Energy Science Computational Science and Engineering...

Postdoctoral Research Associate ***REVISED*** Princeton University: Office of the Dean of the Faculty: Engineering: Princeton Materials Institute Location: Princeton, New Jersey Salary Range or Pay Grade: PDRA: $65,000 - $68,000 , ARS: $75,000 - $86,000 Description The Princeton Materials Institute (PMI) invites applicants for postdoctoral or more senior research positions. Individuals with evidence of experience in scholarly research and a strong commitment to excellence in education are encouraged to apply. We are interested in candidates who have an interest in: *Advanced Manufacturing and Integration of Scalable Structures *Soft and Living Materials *Natural and Engineered Materials for Energy, Environment and Sustainability *Optical Materials and Light Matter Interactions *Quantum Materials Science Qualifications A PhD in Materials Science, Optics, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical, Chemical,...

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Revised) Princeton University: Office of the Dean of the Faculty: Natural Sciences: Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences Location: Princeton, New Jersey Salary Range or Pay Grade: 67,000 - 77,000 Description Princeton University, in association with NOAA's Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL), seeks a postdoctoral scientist or more senior research scientist for research and development activities focused on data science and engineering. The scientist will collaborate with Princeton and GFDL researchers to advance computational workflows for quality assurance and service delivery, with an emphasis on the Seamless System for Prediction and Earth System Research (SPEAR) for seasonal to multidecadal prediction and projection. The project will emphasize the use of AI- and LLM-enabled tools to support automation, triage, and scalable service delivery—such as identifying outliers, summarizing...

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Revised) Princeton University: Office of the Dean of the Faculty: Natural Sciences: Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences Location: Princeton, New Jersey Salary Range or Pay Grade: 67,000-77,000 Description The Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Program at Princeton University, in association with NOAA's Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL), seeks two postdoctoral or more senior research scientist for Earth System research and development activities focused on data science and engineering applied to stakeholder-relevant issues. The scientists will collaborate with Princeton and NOAA/GFDL researchers to expand the reach of GFDL’s model data (both historical and future projections) to communities in need of improved decision-making guidance. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop actionable weather and Earth System data and knowledge that will be used directly by applied...

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Robotics and Autonomous Systems) ***REVISED*** Princeton University: Office of the Dean of the Faculty: Humanities: Architecture Location: Princeton University Salary Range or Pay Grade: 65,000 - 75,000 Description Adel Research Group (ARG) at Princeton University invites applicants for full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate(s) to join our team. The postdoc(s) will conduct interdisciplinary research in robotics and autonomous systems with an emphasis on robot learning and real-world deployment for construction-scale robotic fabrication, human–robot collaboration, and advanced manufacturing. The position(s) are advised by Dr. Arash Adel (Assistant Professor of Architecture; Core Faculty, Princeton Robotics; Associated Faculty, Computer Science) and include opportunities for collaboration across Princeton Robotics labs. Appointments are for one year, with the possibility of renewal contingent on...

Postdoctoral Research Associate Princeton University: Office of the Dean of the Faculty: Engineering: Omenn-Darling Bioengineering Institute Location: Princeton, NJ Salary Range or Pay Grade: 65,000-70,000 Description The Atkinson laboratory in the Omenn-Darling Bioengineering Institute at Princeton University is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate. The Atkinson lab focuses on using protein engineering and synthetic biology approaches to control gene expression and metabolism in cells. The position will be advised by Josh Atkinson and will work in close collaboration with the Avalos lab at Princeton. The main responsibilities of the Postdoctoral Research Associate is to lead the design and implementation of experiments for a DARPA-funded project starting in Summer 2026. This position offers the opportunity to gain research skills in bioengineering and perform team-based research on a fast-paced project. The ideal...

Postdoctoral Research Associate Princeton University: Office of the Dean of the Faculty: Engineering: Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Location: Princeton, NJ Salary Range or Pay Grade: $65,000 - $70,000 a year Description The Ferris Research Group in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at Princeton University invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate position, to start as early as May 2026. The Ferris group studies high-temperature reaction chemistry and particulate formation using optical diagnostic methods, with applications to alternative fuel design and atmospheric chemistry. The successful candidate will be expected to assist with the construction of multiple optical systems to comprehensively characterize fuel droplet size and morphology of soot particles generated through the combustion of new, synthetic aviation fuel candidates. The goal of this work is to provide new insight into the...

Postdoctoral Research Associate: Social Vulnerability and Flood Adaptation Princeton University: Office of the Dean of the Faculty: Social Sciences: School of Public and International Affairs: Center for Policy on Energy and the Environment Location: Princeton, NJ, USA Salary Range or Pay Grade: $65,000-$75,000 for postdoctoral research associates; $76,000-$85,000 for associate research scholars Description The Center for Policy Research on Energy and the Environment at Princeton University invites applications for postdoctoral or more senior researchers to investigate flood adaptation limits. The focal question is how social vulnerability shapes adaptation choices, actions, and outcomes of households and communities in the U.S. and abroad. The position is funded by a European Research Council Synergy grant: “LIMIT2ADAPT – When and where do we reach the limits of adaptation to future riverine flood risk?” The research will employ...

Postdoctoral Research Associate Princeton University: Office of the Dean of the Faculty: Natural Sciences: Geosciences Location: Princeton, NJ Salary Range or Pay Grade: Postdoctoral Research Associate: $65,000 - $73,000; Associate Research Scholar: $66,000 - $78,000 Description The Department of Geosciences at Princeton University invites applications for a researcher at the Postdoctoral Research Associate or more senior position to work on a newly funded interdisciplinary research project supported by the Princeton AI Lab Seed Grant Program in the research group of Professor Jie Deng. This position is part of a collaborative project involving close interaction with faculty in Computer Science at Princeton University, with the goal of developing next-generation machine-learning–based interatomic potentials (MLPs) for Earth and planetary materials across extreme pressure–temperature conditions. The project sits at the interface of computer...

Department Princeton Neuroscience Inst Category Grants and Contracts Job Type Full-Time Overview The Princeton Neuroscience Institute (PNI) is a premiere research institute within Princeton University's campus, dedicated to solving problems at the forefront of discovery into how the brain develops and functions, enabling cognition and behavior. Research at PNI combines expertise from neuroscience, psychology, biology, engineering, and computational science and, as a result, many faculty have joint appointments in PNI and other departments . Faculty members, research staff, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and administrative staff work together in a collaborative and creative environment , reflecting Princeton's reputation for excellence. PNI is seeking a Grants Manager, at the rank of ADM040, to assist with the administration of sponsored research grants for our faculty, students, and research staff. The Grants Manager serves as a resource for...

Lehigh University Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Lehigh University provides comprehensive benefits including partner benefits. The Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science, together with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Lehigh University, seek a Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to our research initiatives and academic programs. This role offers a unique opportunity to research infectious disease modeling with Professor Thomas McAndrew in biostatistics and research water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) challenges in resource-constrained contexts with Professor Gabrielle String. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will engage in interdisciplinary and cutting-edge research as well...