Postdoctoral Research Associate

Postdoctoral Research Associate
Location: Princeton, NJ

Salary Range or Pay Grade: $65,000

Description

The Center for Research on Child and Family Wellbeing (CRCFW), directed by Dr. Kathryn Edin and part of the School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University, invites outstanding researchers to apply for a postdoctoral research associate position. CRCFW conducts research on children and young adults' health, education, and economic wellbeing and on understanding disadvantaged communities. This position will be to support research examining the declining US fertility rate and how young adults make meaning out of their lives, particularly in relation to childbearing (or lack thereof).

The following appointment is expected to begin in January, 2027. The position requires in-person work at least 3 days a week.

CRCFW is offering a highly competitive Postdoctoral Research Associate position to an individual with documented interest in the transition to young adulthood and fertility and extensive experience with qualitative data collection, management, and analysis. This position will involve leading qualitative fieldwork in two northeastern cities. The study team anticipates gathering interviews with about 100 young adults from the Future of Families and Child Wellbeing Sample. Successful candidates must have significant experience conducting immersive life course interviews.

Appointments are for one year with the possibility of renewal, pending satisfactory performance and continued funding, with negotiable starting dates for the next academic year. This position is subject to the University's background check policy. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of an H-1B visa requiring consular processing; other visa sponsorships (including H-1B visas not requiring consular processing) may be available, as appropriate

Qualifications

Postdocs are expected to have outstanding potential and be self-motivated, organized, goal-oriented, and capable of successfully communicating ideas to diverse audiences. They must also be able to build on existing strengths, bridge different fields, and be motivated to work with faculty and staff on complex projects. This position will support independent and collaborative research on the above topics. Preference will be given to candidates that have obtained their PhD within the last year. While this listing is open to all social science disciplines, preference will be given to those with a PhD in sociology.

Postdocs will participate in all of the Center’s activities, including student-faculty seminars, workshops, and public lectures.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit:

• a cover letter describing areas of interest, graduate training, relevant background and possible fit within the center

• recent CV

• contact information of three references

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