Associate Research Scholars - Dicke Fellows

Overview

The Princeton University Physics Department seeks exceptional Ph.D. recipients in experimental physics for an honorific postdoctoral fellowship program. Candidates from all areas of experimental physics will be considered and selected through an annual competition. Applications will be reviewed as they arrive. To ensure full consideration, all materials must be received by October 21, 2025. Selected scholars are expected to work with existing experimental groups in the department, although those who wish to pursue a specific independent research program will also be considered.

Princeton has experimental research programs in Atomic Physics, Biophysics, Condensed Matter Physics, Cosmology & Gravitation, High Energy Physics, and Particle Astrophysics. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the potential research group or groups they would be interested in working with. Appointments, to be made at the rank of Associate Research Scholar, will be for three years with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026.

Selected scholars will be "Dicke Fellows" in recognition of Princeton physicist Robert Dicke. In addition to salary and benefits, the program will provide a discretionary fund of $15,000 per year for each scholar. The 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.

Proof of Ph.D. must be submitted prior to start date. The work location will be on campus at Princeton University or, subject to approval, at an off-campus location where the research project is undertaken.

• Collaborate with existing experimental groups within the department or pursue an independent research program as appropriate.
• Engage in research related to Princeton’s experimental programs across Atomic Physics, Biophysics, Condensed Matter Physics, Cosmology & Gravitation, High Energy Physics, and Particle Astrophysics.
• Present research progress and final results as a research talk, either at Princeton or remotely if travel to Princeton is not feasible.

• Ph.D. in experimental physics or a closely related field.
• Candidates must submit: a CV, list of publications, a statement of research interests, and the contact information for three referees.
• Ability to work with existing groups or to develop an independent research program; strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Finalists will be invited to present a research talk.

• Position:
  Associate Research Scholar (Dicke Fellow), three-year appointment with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026.
• Discretionary fund: $15,000 per year per scholar.
• Salary and benefits as determined by University policies; a good-faith salary range is provided for planning purposes (Expected Salary Range: $77,000).
• Background check policy applies; proof of Ph.D. must be submitted prior to start date.

• Applications reviewed as received; to ensure full consideration, submit materials by October 21, 2025.
• Selected scholars may be considered for other postdoctoral positions in the Department if not selected for a Dicke position.
• Requisition No: D-26-PHY-00003.
• Apply at the Princeton job posting: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./40041
• 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.

Expected Salary Range: $77,000

The University considers factors such as 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-00003

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