Princeton University, PIIRS

Position ID:

Princeton University-PIIRS-PDRA1 [#28971]

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate-Reimagining World Order Research Community

Position Type:

Postdoctoral

Position Location:

Princeton, New Jersey 08544, United States of America

Subject Areas:

International Relations / International Organization, International Political Economy, International Relations, International Security, Culture and Politics, Human Rights, Humanitarianism, International Development, International Institutions, International Law

Appl Deadline:

2024/12/15 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2024/10/21, listed until 2024/12/20)

Position Description:

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The Reimagining World Order Research Community (RWO) at the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate for the 2025-2026 academic year. The ideal candidate is an exceptional recent PhD who is researching issues relating to the theory, history, and politics of international order in the fields of history and political science. Areas of special interest include the rise and decline of international order, the order-building grand strategies of major states, the logic and character of liberal international order, and non-Western conceptions of world order. Applicants must demonstrate outstanding scholarly achievement and excellence in teaching. Eligible candidates must have less than three years postdoctoral experience prior to preferred start date of September 1, 2025, and must not currently hold a tenure-track or permanent academic position. The appointment is for one year (12 months) with the possibility of renewal for a second year based on satisfactory performance and continued funding.

The fellowship's responsibilities include co-teaching (one semester-long course in Spring 2026), and actively participating in research, discussions, and scholarly collaborations within the RWO Research Community. In addition, the successful candidate may have the opportunity to advise students in his/her specialty or related areas. When teaching, the successful candidate will carry a secondary teaching rank. Any teaching role is contingent on sufficient course enrollments and the prior approval of the Dean of the Faculty.

In addition to salary and benefits, the program will provide the Fellow with a research fund of $3,000 per year.

Applicants must apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/36761. Applications are due by December 15, 2024 (11:59 p.m. EST). The following application items should be uploaded by the applicant:

*Cover letter *Curriculum vitae *Dissertation abstract *Writing sample: one chapter of the dissertation or one published article related to the dissertation topic *Details of prior courses taught and evaluation results if available *Document confirming your completion of all requirements for the PhD degree *Names and email addresses for three references. References will be contacted only for those who advance to the short list of candidates.

Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only final candidates will be contacted. Further information about the RWO Community can be found at: https://rwo.princeton.edu/.

Questions about the application process for this position may be directed to Nikki Woolward, woolward@princeton.edu.

This position is subject to the University's background check policy. The work location for this position is in-person, on campus at Princeton University.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

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Contact: Nikki Woolward, 609-258-8873

Email: email address

Postal Mail:

: Louis A. Simpson International Building

Web Page: https://rwo.princeton.edu/