Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate - Education Research Section
Company: Princeton University
Description: The Education Research Section, within the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, at Princeton University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate with documented interest in educational inequality to begin in August 2024. The successful candidate will collaborate with Prof. Jennifer Jennings on multiple research projects. Appointments are for one year with the possibility of renewal, pending satisfactory performance. QUALIFICATIONS: Postdocs are expected to have outstanding potential and be self-motivated, goal-oriented and capable of successfully communicating ideas to diverse audiences. The candidate should hold a PhD in Sociology and have strong qualitative data collection and analysis skills, and demonstrated ability to publish such work in scholarly journals. Postdocs will participate in all ERS activities, including student-faculty seminars, workshops, and public lectures. 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. Applicants must apply online at and submit a cover letter describing areas of interest, graduate training, and relevant background, a current CV, two writing samples, and names, e-mails and phone numbers of three references. We at the School of Public and International Affairs believe that it is vital to cultivate an environment that embraces and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion - fundamental to the success of our education and research mission. This commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment and hiring as we actively seek colleagues of exceptional ability who represent a broad range of viewpoints, experiences and value systems, and who share Princeton University's dedication to excellence. 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. This position is subject to the University's background check policy.
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