Our department is committed to diversity and making the field more equitable and inclusive. With this in mind, we will take into consideration personal experiences, as well as efforts in education, outreach or other service activities related to astrophysics or other sciences. 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.
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The following positions are offered in the Department of Astrophysical Sciences:
Assistant Professor, Astrophysical Sciences
Lyman Spitzer, Jr. Postdoctoral Fellowship
Henry Norris Russell Postdoctoral Fellowship
Carnegie-Princeton Postdoctoral Fellowship
Future Faculty in the Physical Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowship
Exoplanets
ISM/Star Formation Theory and Computation
Plasma Physics
Space Physics
Statistical Astronomy
Transient science with HATPI
Visiting Fellow in Space Physics
The following are additional positions of interest outside of the Department of Astrophysical Sciences:
Gravity Initiative
Gravitational Wave Astrophysics
FAQ - frequently asked questions about jobs in Princeton's Department of Astrophysical Sciences
Q: You have several postdoc ads here. Do I need to apply separately for each postdoc position I'm interested in?
A: Many of our postdoc positions may be applied for with a single application, found here: https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/36285(Link is external). You should indicate in that application which positions you are interested in.
However, the following positions must be applied to individually:
- Future Faculty in the Physical Sciences Fellowship (apply here(Link is external))
- Researcher in Space Physics (apply here(Link is external))
- Visiting Fellow in Space Physics (apply here(Link is external))
- Postdoctoral position in Plasma Physics (apply here(Link is external))
- Gravity Initiative (apply here(Link is external))
- Gravitational Wave Astrophysics (apply here(Link is external))
Please see the individual ads for application information.
Q: May I apply to both the faculty position and one or more of the postdoc positions?
A: Yes, although separate applications are needed.
Q: How long should my research statement be?
A: For all of our postdoctoral positions, we will accept the AAS Postdoctoral Application Guidelines (see https://jobregister.aas.org/postdoc-application-guidelines(Link is external)). For other positions, please see the individual ads for guidance.
Q: How long should my personal statement be?
A: We suggest that the personal statement be 1-2 pages.
Q: How long should my teaching statement be?
A: We suggest that the teaching statement be 1-2 pages.
Q: Can I list Princeton as a host institution for the external fellowship for which I am applying?
A: Princeton University is an eligible host institution for national fellowships such as the NASA Hubble Postdoctoral Fellowship(Link is external) and the NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowship(Link is external)s. Candidates should contact the proposed faculty sponsor.
Princeton is also one of a select group of institutions eligible to host both the Brinson Prize Fellowship(Link is external) managed by STScI and the 51 Pegasi b Fellowship(Link is external) in Planetary Astronomy sponsored by the Heising-Simons Foundation. Princeton is home to a vibrant research program, including theoreticians, observers, and instrument builders, as well as links to major international projects such as the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, the HATNet, the HATSouth global network of telescopes, the HATPI all-sky survey, and the Terra Hunting Experiment. Postdoctoral candidates who may be interested in designating Princeton as a host institution for the 51 Peg Fellowship are encouraged to contact Professor Josh Winn in advance, to explore possible projects and connections to existing efforts. Postdoctoral candidates who may be interested in designating Princeton as a host institution for the Brinson Fellowship are encouraged to contact Professor Bill Jones (Physics Department).
Q: When are recommendation letters due?
A: Recommendation letters are due about a week after you submit your application. After you submit your application, your references will receive an email within 24 hours, each with a unique URL to upload their letter for you. The email will ask them to please upload their letter within one week. No application will be discounted due to late letters, although it will delay our full and careful review of your application.
Q: If I am offered a position, may I work remotely?
A: All of our positions are expected to be in-person, full time. There are very rare exceptions to this.
Q: Who do I contact if I have more questions?
A: For postdoctoral positions in the Department of Astrophysical Sciences, please email any questions to [email protected] or to the email listed in the ad.
For our faculty position, please email any questions to [email protected].
We will do our best to reply in a timely manner.