Postdoctoral Research Associate

Princeton University Princeton, NJ — USA

Princeton University Princeton, NJ USA Posted Nov 25, 2025 Due Nov 24, 2026

Physics

Type: Full-Time
Salary: Starting at $65,000/year (commensurate with experience)
Posted: 11/24/2025
Category: Physics
Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate

The Department of Physics at Princeton University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (or more senior researcher) in astroparticle theory with Prof. Mariangela Lisanti
.

Location: Princeton University, in-person on campus
Requisition No.: D-26-PHY-00005
PI Number:
Start Date: Expected September 2026 (negotiable)

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Physics, Astrophysics, or a closely related field by the start of the position.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Experience working on astrophysical probes of dark matter (broadly defined)

Research independence, accomplishment, and creativity

Mentorship experience and/or the ability to work effectively in a team

Postdoctoral rank: One-year appointment, renewable pending satisfactory performance and funding.

Senior researcher rank: Multi-year appointment possible.

This position is subject to Princeton University’s background check policy.

Research statement (2 pages max, excluding references) addressing the criteria above

Names and contact information for three references (letters will be requested for long-listed candidates)

Salary: Begins at $65,000/year, commensurate with experience

Princeton University considers factors such as position scope, qualifications, work experience, education, skills, market, and collective bargaining agreements when extending offers.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to: age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic by law.