Visiting Fellows, Space Physics at Princeton Group

Visiting Fellow, Space Physics

The Space Physics at Princeton Group in the Department of Astrophysical Sciences at Princeton University is excited to offer Visiting Fellow positions. The program supports faculty and equivalent senior researchers in conducting intensive research in residence at Princeton for a duration ranging from one month to a full year.

Visiting Fellows will collaborate closely with members of the Space Physics at Princeton Group on one or more of several key areas:

• Observations of Energetic Particles from the Parker Solar Probe.
• Observations of Energetic Neutral Atoms and/or Interstellar Neutral Atoms from the Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX).
• Scientific preparations for the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP).

The environment is scientifically intense, highly collaborative, and extremely rewarding. The program aims to strengthen the Group by introducing new and diverse perspectives while conducting world‑class research and publishing numerous papers in collaboration with the Group.

Visiting Fellow positions are suitable for faculty members on sabbatical and other comparable senior researchers on leave from their primary appointments. In accordance with University policy, employment and salary verification and visitor participation agreements are required of all appointees. For Fellows coming with limited financial support from their regular employer, financial support (including stipend and/or housing) may be offered. The work location is in‑person on campus at Princeton University.

Expected Salary Range: $0–$84,000, depending on home institution support.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Requisition No.: D-26-AST-00001.

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.