Position: Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow
Description: The Andlinger Center invites applications for its Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellows program, with start dates as early as January 2025. This program supports outstanding scholars whose research focuses on innovative solutions to pressing technological, economic, and/or policy challenges relating to energy and the environment. Applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented within the energy and environment-related fields are highly encouraged. Fellows must collaborate with two or more Princeton faculty or senior researchers within an energy or environment-related field and establish an interdisciplinary research plan aligned with the Center's mission. Candidates whose plans forge new collaborations between associated faculty and researchers in the Center's research directory are strongly preferred, though proposals that extend existing collaborations in creative new directions will be considered. Appointments are anticipated for two years, with renewal after the first year contingent on satisfactory performance. Fellows will hold the rank of postdoctoral research associate and be provided a competitive salary, standard benefits, and a stipend of $2,500 per year to support conference travel and career development. The work location for this position is in-person on Princeton's campus. Teaching Participation in teaching is not required, though fellows may guest lecture in courses, with guidance from mentor(s). Interested fellows are encouraged to pursue workshops and training in pedagogy offered through Princeton's McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning. Application process For full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by October 4, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Eligible candidates must have no more than three years of postdoctoral experience and must have received their doctorate no more than five years prior to the anticipated start date. Preference will be given to candidates not currently affiliated with Princeton University. Applicants must develop a research proposal in consultation with two or more Princeton faculty or senior researchers with whom they intend to collaborate, at least one of whom must be identified as the primary mentor(s). Mentors will be required to submit a letter assessing the candidate's academic strength and proposed research plan and to commit a portion of financial support. Princeton mentors who are currently hosting a Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow are ineligible to serve as primary mentors; applicants should consult with their prospective mentors to ensure eligibility. The materials listed below should be submitted to https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/position/35081 by the application deadline. *Cover letter *Curriculum vitae, including publications *Research plan, developed in consultation with prospective Princeton mentor(s), with a maximum length of 2 pages. The plan must explain the research context, the interdisciplinary framework of its objectives, and the anticipated impact. The plan should clearly articulate the technological or policy solutions proposed to address the challenges and demonstrate a strong connection to the Center's mission. The research can be applied or fundamental, theoretical or experimental, or a combination of such. Prospective mentors will be contacted to ensure the applicant has consulted with them in developing the research plan. *Personal statement (1-2 pages), demonstrating how the fellowship advances the applicant's career plans and identifying possible additional mentors that they plan to cultivate during the fellowship. *Contact information for 2 or 3 references, who will receive an email with instructions on how to send their recommendation. *Contact information for the applicant's prospective primary mentor(s). Questions about the fellowship may be directed to the Andlinger Center's assistant dir. for research, Charles Sharpless (csharpless@princeton.edu). This position is subject to the University's background check policy.
