Postdoctoral Research in Astrophysical Sciences

Application for Postdoctoral Research in Astrophysical Sciences

The Department of Astrophysical Sciences at Princeton University anticipates offering a number of postdoctoral or more senior research positions in theory, observation, and instrumentation. Positions may be in the following areas:

• Lyman Spitzer, Jr. Postdoctoral Fellowship
• Henry Norris Russell Postdoctoral Fellowship
• The Vera
  
  C. Rubin Observatory Data Management Team
• Research related to exoplanets and AI
• Interstellar medium / star formation
• Gravitational dynamics
• Plasma astrophysics
• Theoretical astrophysics

Applicants may work with the Department's distinguished faculty and research staff. For a full list of department members and activities, see the department website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Expected start date is September 1, 2026, although this is flexible. Term of appointment: postdoctoral positions are one year with renewal pending satisfactory performance and continued funding; senior rank positions may have multi‑year appointments.

• PhD in Astronomy or a related field
• Curriculum Vitae, publication list, research statement, and contact information for three references submitted by November 1, 2025
• Applications will be considered until positions are filled

• PDRA: $65,000 – $86,000
• ARS: $79,000 – $99,000

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity employer; 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.