Associate Research Scholar

The Princeton Gravity Initiative is seeking exceptional Ph.D. recipients in theoretical gravitational theory for an honorific postdoctoral fellowship program.

The Princeton Gravity Initiative is a collaborative effort between Princeton University's Astrophysics, Mathematics, and Physics Departments to explore the fundamental nature of gravity; see https://gravity.princeton.edu for more information.

Candidates from all areas of research focusing on gravitational theory, including gravitational wave astrophysics, mathematical relativity, early universe cosmology, and quantum gravity, will be considered.

Appointments, to be made at the rank of Associate Research Scholar, will be for three years with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026.

The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University.

This position is subject to the University's background check policy.

To apply online, please visit https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/39981 and submit a cover letter (which can include a research statement of up to three pages in length), CV, and contact information for three references.

PhD must be completed prior to the start of the appointment.

To ensure full consideration, all materials, including letters of reference, must be received by October 30, 2025.

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.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.