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We are seeking a part-time administrative/research assistant to provide support for Dr. Stacey Sinclair. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in assisting the Professor with various administrative and research tasks, allowing her to focus on other professional responsibilities. The anticipated start date is May 2024 (start date is negotiable). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for two references. This position is temporary.
About the Organization: The Bridging Divides Initiative (BDI) is a non-partisan research initiative that tracks and mitigates political violence in the United States. BDI supports efforts to grow and build local community resilience through elections and other periods of heightened risk, laying the groundwork for longer-term to bridge the divides we face as a nation. We do this by 1) producing action-oriented and responsive research to fill existing gaps and empower local leaders; 2) enabling cross-sector collaboration, so individuals and organizations are better prepared to mitigate risk and respond to crisis when it does arise; and 3) helping to drive the policy and community response. Over the past four years, BDI played an essential role in supporting a wide range of actors preparing for and responding to political violence and democratic crisis. Our data, analysis, and tools continue to help a diverse coalition of national and local decision-makers better target their interventions. BDI is based at thePrinceton School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), co-hosted by theEmpirical Studies of Conflict (ESOC). For more information, please visit our website:https://bridgingdivides.princeton.edu/.Position OverviewA critical part of BDI’s strategy is a functional U.S. “Early Warning, Early Response” effort, which relies on shared information and rapid distribution within and between key sectors of the existing response ecosystem. BDI seeks a full-time, fully remote Early Warning Project Manager, who will work closely with other members of BDI’s research team. The Early Warning Project Manager will lead activities under the Building and Modeling Structures for Early Warning project (situated as part of BDI’s Delivering Action-Oriented Research objective portfolio), which includes overseeing the production of regular research products alongside other members of the BDI team, as well as management of a team of monitors. The role is envisioned as a one-year minimum engagement, with opportunities for renewal. The outcome of your work is reliable and timely monitoring and early warning analysis products, which has proven an essential part of the U.S. early warning infrastructure. Regular reporting, timely issue briefs, and custom memos – drawing on data and collaboration with over a dozen monitoring partners – will provide reliable, trusted, and actionable information to help the entire early warning ecosystem get ahead of and respond to risk.
Ellora Derenoncourt (Princeton University), Chi Hyun Kim (University of Bonn), Moritz Kuhn (University of Mannheim), and Moritz Schularick (IfW Kiel, Sciences Po Paris) are seeking one Senior Research Specialist to work on projects on wealth inequality. The main task will be collecting and harmonizing a novel dataset that combines historical and modern data sources on wealth inequality. The ideal candidate has training in economics and data science, with high interests in economic history. Applicants must have strong programming and quantitative skills. Excellent grades are required, including econometrics or statistics. Previous experience is desirable with empirical research or comparable private-sector work, with preference given to these and related skill sets: coding (especially Stata and Python), advanced econometrics, digitization of archival documents, working with large datasets, and writing research papers.This is a one-year term position. End date is dependent on start date, which may vary. Note that this is a remote position, but the individual must be eligible to work in the US (please see https://www.nber.org/hiring-research-assistant for details with regard to the requirements).
The Lynch Lab is seeking a highly organized and motivated Lab Manager for a full-time position within the Ludwig Princeton Branch. Our lab aims to establish a mechanistic understanding of how diet, obesity and systemic metabolism impact the immune system and ability of the immune system to detect and kill cancer. Reciprocally, we study how the immune system influences whole body metabolism. We foster an inspiring, diverse and collaborative lab environment that values and supports each other, makes science enjoyable, and fosters growth to become a better scientist. We welcome applicants who share our collaborative philosophy and enjoy working in a team-orientated setting. Attention to detail, precision, good record keeping, organization, time-management and communication skills are essential. The lab manager will oversee operations for a 12-15 member research group and the work performed by the successful candidate will be central to the core projects of the lab and will result in co-authorship on high impact publications. The responsibility of the position is divided into project management, lab management and mouse colony management. This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of extension.
Professor Tiago R. Simões seeks a Research Specialist to join his laboratory in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at Princeton University. Research in Simões Lab the integrates genomic and phenotypic data from living and fossil species to infer the origin of major groups of vertebrates (with stronger focus in reptiles), their evolutionary relationships, key innovations during major evolutionary transitions, and how these were impacted by climate change across broad taxonomic and time scales. The core responsibilities of the Research Specialist will include: Collection of 2D and 3D morphometric data from extant and fossil species using specimens from natural history collections and CT-scans; Assisting on the production of publication quality figures from the data collected; Processing raw CT-scan data (e.g., production of 3D volume meshes and segmentation); Training of students and postdocs on the utilization of lab equipment (e.g., stereomicroscopes with Z-stacking, CT-scanner, etc.); Assisting lab members on their specific research projects; Optimization of laboratory workspace and workflow; Data entry and curation of long-term datasets and supervision of technical aspects of undergraduate projects.
The McBride Lab at Princeton University is looking for a lab technician to support research on the molecular, neural, and evolutionary basis of mosquito behavior. The technician will devote ~70% of his/her time to specific research projects and the remaining ~30% time to general lab maintenance and support. The technician will be welcomed as a full lab member, attending journal clubs and lab meetings and contributing to a dynamic and interactive lab atmosphere. This is a unique opportunity to become deeply involved in exciting research at the interface of evolution, genetics, and neuroscience and is well-suited for a recent college graduate looking for more experience/focus before graduate school. Research project activities may include:• Mosquito breeding and behavioral experiments• Generation of transgenic strains using CRISPR/Cas9• Molecular biology studies including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, cloning• Preparation of high throughput sequencing libraries• Odor collection and analysis using GC-Mass Spec Essential Qualifications:The interested candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in biology or related field and previous experience in a research laboratory (beyond lab classes). Previous experience rearing insects, studying behavior, and/or carrying out molecular biology protocols in a research setting is strongly preferred. A demonstrated interest in evolution, neuroscience, genomics and/or behavior is also preferred. It is essential that candidates be highly organized, detail-oriented, and demonstrate enthusiasm for working and communicating with others in a collaborative labsetting.
The LIMmunity (Lab of Infant and Maternal Immunity) is seeking a highly motivated, organized Research Specialist II for a full-time position within the Department of Molecular Biology. Our lab aims to establish a mechanistic understanding of how maternal infection impacts offspring’s long-term tissue immunity, and reciprocally, how maternal immunity adapt to physiological changes during pregnancy and lactation. We pledge to foster an inspiring and collaborative lab environment that values and supports each other, makes science enjoyable, fosters growth to become a better scientist and improves women’s and children’s health together. We welcome applicants who share our collaborative philosophy and enjoy working in a team-orientated setting. Attention to detail, precision, good record keeping, organization, time-management and communication skills are essential. The work performed by the successful candidate will be central to the core projects of the lab and will result in co-authorship on high impact publications. The position is available starting April 2024 with a negotiable start date. Although the initial appointment is for a one-year term, it is renewable continget on satisfactory performance and/or career plans of the candidate. More information about LIMmunity can be found at Limmunity.com, or please contact Dr. Lim by email at aiinglim@princeton.edu. To apply, please submit a resume/CV, a cover letter describing your research interests and career goals (~1-2 pages and your GPA if you are a recent graduate) and contact information for three professional references.
The Behavioral Science for Policy Lab (BSPL) cuts across three academic units at Princeton University: (a.) the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment within the School of Engineering and Applied Science, (b.) the Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy Center within the School of Public and International Affairs, and (c.) the Department of Psychology. Directed by Dr. Elke Weber, the BSPL’s mission is to put Weber’s previous research insights about the full range of human motivation and human decisions processes into a broader context. Analyzing how decision makers who are imbedded in social networks and their physical and social environment receive information and cues from those sources as well as feedback from the effect of their decisions. The BSPL puts a special emphasis on applying this knowledge of decision making and motivations to climate change. There is also a special emphasis on cross-cultural studies. The BSPL seeks a researcher who will develop and deploy surveys in collaboration with private sector partners, has experience with survey research, and a background in psychology or business. The position is to assist in the day-to-day development, deployment, collection, processing, and analysis of survey data about corporate climate action. This position is ideal for someone considering a research career in quantitative social science and interested in applying research to address social problems. This position also includes opportunities to learn and develop research skills and receive professional mentorship (e.g., in preparation for applying to a PhD).
The Bioinformatics Scientist in the Moeller Lab at Princeton University will lead and support projects that employ metagenomics and genomics methods to study the ecology and evolution of icrobiomes. The Moeller Lab studies the evolution of relationships between animals and microorganisms, with current work focusing on vertebrates' co-evolutionary histories with bacteria through a combination of -omics approaches, gnotobiotic and microbiology experiments, and natural history. Our group supports researchers with diverse interests in microbiology, ecology, and evolution studying a range of systems, including primates, rodents, lizards, frogs and toads, and birds. We are hoping to attract self-motivated and talented researchers who work well in a team environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the lab’s graduate students and postdocs to develop reproducible bioinformatics workflows for addressing fundamental questions about the ecology and evolution of microbial species within the gut microbiomes of vertebrates. The successful candidate will also have opportunities to develop independent projects in our group.
The Moeller Lab at Princeton is looking for a Senior Research Specialist I/II to help study the evolution of symbioses between microorganisms and their animal hosts. Our group studies the evolution of relationships between animals and microorganisms, with current work focusing on vertebrates' co-evolutionary histories with bacteria through a combination of -omics approaches, gnotobiotic and microbiology experiments, and natural history. We support researchers with diverse interests in microbiology, ecology, and evolution studying a range of systems, including primates, rodents, lizards, frogs and toads, and birds. We are hoping to attract self-motivated and talented researchers who work well in a team environment. We are looking for someone with experience in molecular biology (PCR, qPCR, and DNA/RNA extractions) and/or microbiology (sterile technique, anaerobic culturing) who is excited about generating genomic datasets and microbial resources and training students. The successful candidate will also maintain lab materials, train lab members, and ensure operational safety.
We are seeking an experienced researcher and clinical coordinator for the Rutgers-Princeton Center for Computational Cognitive Neuroscience. The position involves recruiting participants with mental health conditions, as well as healthy controls, for behavioral studies; administering clinical assessments, cognitive batteries and self-report instruments to the study participants and running the behavioral tasks. Additional responsibilities include working with researchers at Princeton and Rutgers to identify and design new studies that could be run at the Center, writing and updating study protocols for these studies for review by the Institutional Review Board, and coordinating the Center seminar series and workshops. This is a one-year term position with the possibility of extension contingent upon satisfactory performance and/or continued funding.
The Krienen lab in the Princeton Neuroscience Institute (krienenlab.org) is seeking a bright and motivated full-time research specialist. Research in the lab focuses on understanding genetic influences that shape the development and evolution of the mammalian brain. Research Specialist responsibilities include using and developing cutting edge technologies such as cellular barcoding and single cell genomics as part of an international consortium to comprehensively map cell types in mammalian brains. This position provides an excellent opportunity to further develop research skills in neurobiology, genomics-based technology development and computational analysis. This is a one-year term position (with the possibility of renewal); preference is given to candidates who can commit to at least 2 years.
The Princeton Adversity and Relationships in Context Lab (ARC Lab) is seeking a full-time lab manager to begin June 3, 2024 (start date is negotiable). The primary goal of research in the ARC Lab is to understand and reduce inequality in society. Drawing on social and cultural perspectives, our research investigates two broad questions within the contexts of social class: (1) what are the consequences of adversity on close relationships and (2) what role do close relationships play in mitigating or exacerbating the consequences of adversity? Please visit our website arc.princeton.edu for more information about the lab and the work being done. This is a one-year position with the possibility (and expectation) of renewal for a second year contingent on satisfactory performance and continued funding. Note that unfortunately we cannot extend OPT work visas for a second year, and the aim is for this position to be a two-year position. Please submit a CV, a transcript, and a cover letter describing academic and research goals, as well as technical and research experience. At the end of your cover letter, please include your earliest possible start date and the contact information for at least two references.
The Center for Research on Child and Family Wellbeing (CRCFW) at Princeton University is seeking a Research Specialist II to work on the Future of Families and Child Wellbeing Study (FFCWS) and other CRCFW projects. FFCWS is based on a sample of ~5,000 children born in large U.S. cities between 1998 and 2000, where births to unmarried mothers were oversampled by a ratio of 3 to 1. This sampling strategy resulted in the inclusion of many Black, Hispanic, and low-income families. Mothers and fathers were interviewed shortly after the birth and follow-up interviews were conducted when children were approximately ages 1, 3, 5, 9, 15, and 22. Survey design for an Age 27 wave will begin in summer 2024. This position will have a significant role in survey design for the Age 27 wave and will support Principal Investigators, collaborators, project staff, external researchers, and students using the FFCWS data. We seek a candidate with a strong ability to communicate about research findings and data resources to a diverse audience through spoken, written, and visual communication methods, online and in-person. The successful candidate will be a self-starter and able to manage projects independently. Excellent analytical, social media, and website skills are required. They should be able to thrive in a flexible, team-based work environment, and be committed to continued learning and training in areas such as data management, statistical analysis, and current communications tools. This is a full-time, 2-year term position with the possibility of renewal. To apply, a CV/resume along with a cover letter outlining general interests and career goals is required.
The Gould lab, a neuroscience lab that studies brain plasticity in experimental animals in the Princeton Neuroscience Institute at Princeton University, seeks a full-time Research Specialist to assist with on-going experiments. We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual with excellent organizational skills and ability to work well with others. The successful candidate will have a willingness to learn and acquire new skills. This is a one-year term position with the possibility of extension contingent upon successful performance and continued funding.
The Center for Information Technology Policy (CITP) is an interdisciplinary center at Princeton University. The center is a nexus of expertise in technology, engineering, public policy, and the social sciences on campus. In keeping with the strong University tradition of service, the center’s research, teaching, and events address digital technologies as they interact with society. The goal of the CITP Emerging Scholars program is to train scholars who have completed their undergraduate studies but require more coursework or research preparation to improve their chances of admission to highly competitive Ph.D. programs or another competitive career path, such as impactful placement in government, nonprofits, or the private sector. The program provides intensive research and/or work experience, coursework, and mentoring. The Emerging Scholars program is for people who have received a bachelor's degree (or will receive one by the time of appointment) in fields such as computer science, sociology, economics, political science, psychology, public policy, information science, communication, philosophy, and other related technology policy disciplines. The CITP’s Emerging Scholars program participants are hired as salaried research specialists for a period of two years to work for CITP and will receive all benefits associated with their status as regular University staff. Applicants must apply online here. Candidates are encouraged to apply by January 12, 2024 for full consideration. Interested applicants must submit:- CV- Transcripts (official or unofficial)- Applicants should provide the contact information of two references, and one should be an academic reference, if possible. References will only be contacted if the candidate is short-listed.- Statement of purpose: Applicants must provide information about:(1) how their background and training has prepared them for this position (2) projects they might want to work on if accepted (to learn more about research and policy work at CITP please visit our website, and to learn more about projects potential mentors are working on, please visit the mentor's webpage)(3) what they hope to gain from the program in terms of their long term and short-term career goals. CITP is committed to building a culturally diverse community and strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify as members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in this field. If you have any questions about this position or the application process, please feel free to contact us at citp@princeton.edu.
The lab of Dr. Yael Niv at the Princeton Neuroscience Institute and the Department of Psychology at Princeton University (nivlab.princeton.edu) is seeking a bright and motivated full-time lab manager/research assistant. We are a computational modeling lab that focuses on understanding human learning and decision making, and how they relate to mental health. The position provides an excellent opportunity to further develop research skills in computational modeling and experimental analysis, and to learn about the psychology and neuroscience of learning and decision making. It is an excellent spring board for someone potentially interested in going to graduate school in this area in the future. The successful applicant will be an energetic, self-directed learner with strong and proven programming abilities and a keen interest in the lab's research. This is a one-year position with the possibility (and expectation) of renewal for a second year. Note that unfortunately we cannot extend OPT work visas for a second year, and the aim is for this position to be a two-year position. All applications should include a cover letter stating background and professional interests, a CV, and contact information of two references.
A full-time Research Specialist I position is available in the Myhrvold and Stone laboratories in the Departments of Molecular Biology and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Princeton University. We seek applicants focused on detecting RNA using programmable, CRISPR-based technologies. The successful candidate will work with the P.I.s and lab members to design and perform experiments focusing on multiplexed nucleic acid detection technology development. The Myhrvold Lab at Princeton University, run by Professor Cameron Myhrvold, develops cutting-edge, CRISPR-based technologies to study RNA viral infection and RNA transcription, regulation, and localization. The Complex Fluids Group at Princeton University, run by Professor Howard Stone, studies the dynamics of complex fluids using engineering, physics, chemistry, and mathematical modeling approaches.
The Department of Psychology at Princeton University is seeking a full-time research specialist, under the supervision of Dr. Natalia Vélez. The Vélez Lab studies the individual cognitive capacities and community dynamics that make human collaboration possible. The successful candidate will play an integral role in launching the Vélez Lab and participate in all aspects of the research process. Targeted start date is mid-June 2024.
Research Specialist I or II The Department of Psychology at Princeton University invites applications for a full-time Research Specialist position. Anticipated start date approximately June – August, 2024. This position could extend for two years upon satisfactory performance after the first year. The position involves conducting research in the research groups of Professors Betsy Levy Paluck and Anuj Shah.