Predoctoral Research Jobs at Princeton

The Ludwig Princeton Branch at Princeton University seeks applicants for a Research Specialist position to join a laboratory focused on studying cancer immunology, and the effect of diet and obesity on cancer progression. The successful candidate will work with Professor Lydia Lynch and members of the lab to design and perform experiments with a particular focus on immunometabolic pathways in vitro and in vivo including analysis of mouse model of obesity and cancer. This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of extension.  Depending on the prior experience of the applicant, candidates at a variety of levels, based on the requirements below, will be considered. Rank and salary are dependent upon qualifications and experience. The finalist will be required to pass a background...

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 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...

The Pena lab primarily studies the molecular mechanisms of brain development and the impact of stress across the lifespan, using a mouse model. This position will support the lab generally through administrative and mouse colony work, and collaborate to support individual projects in the lab with the chance to earn authorship on manuscripts. This is a 1-yr term position with the possibility of extension dependent upon performance and continued funding

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology seeks a Research Specialist I/II to join the teaching lab group, supporting EEB undergraduate courses. The Research Specialist will be part of a 3-person Teaching Lab team and will be trained in lab-specific techniques and protocols by other team members. This position supports faculty instructors and graduate AIs in teaching udergraduates in the EEB department's large-enrollment introductory biology course, as well as upper-level EEB lab courses. The ideal candidate enjoys a challenging position, is a detail-oriented person accustomed to problem solving, brings intellectual curiosity to their endeavors, and can work independently as well as collaboratively.The appointment is for one year, with possibility for renewal based on...

Princeton Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence (the “AI Lab”) invites applications for a full-time Research Software Engineer (RSE). As an RSE joining the AI Lab, you will contribute to the current research that the AI Lab supports across the university. Candidates can read more about the AI Lab on the website.In this position, you will be both a member of Princeton’s RSE team, as well as an integral member of the AI Lab and the research community it supports. You will work with a diverse group of faculty, postdocs, and students from multiple disciplines. If you are passionate about advancing AI research, working alongside leading researchers, and contributing to impactful open-source projects, we encourage you to apply for this position.- This position is located in Princeton,...

The Natural and Artificial Minds (NAM) initiative invites applications for a Research Software Engineer (RSE). As an RSE joining the NAM initiative, you will contribute to the current core projects, "Explanation and Intelligibility" and "Developing and Testing AI Models of Human Cognitive Function," and potentially seed projects supported by NAM. Candidates can read more about these core projects and funded seed projects at https://nam.ai.princeton.edu/research. In this position, you will be both a member of Princeton’s RSE team, as well as an integral member of several dynamic research teams in NAM focused on advancing research at the interface of cognitive science and artificial intelligence. You will work with a diverse group of faculty, postdocs, and students from multiple...

The Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) group at Princeton University is a centralized administrative department reporting to the Dean for Research and is responsible for animal and veterinary care of all research animals at Princeton University. The Rodent Breeding Technician provides state-of-the art animal care and breeding management for laboratory animals housed within the rodent breeding core facility. LAR Animal Care Technicians are considered essential services staff. The Rodent Breeding Technician will perform a variety of breeding-related services and technical duties through breeding colony management. The Rodent Breeding Technician will also provide husbandry and associated animal care services to all rodents in the breeding core facility. The Rodent Breeding Technician will...

The School of Engineering and Applied Science operates a Machine Shop to support the research needs of the faculty, staff, researchers, and students of the school. The Machinist will produce complex research prototype machined parts and components by programming, setting up, and operating computerized numerical control (CNC) Vertical Mills, Lathes, and traditional conventional metal and woodworking machines. The individual must be able to work with faculty, professional research staff, graduate students, and undergraduate students to ascertain and help define their specific needs and then propose ways to fabricate parts and components to satisfy those needs in a timely and economical manner. The Machinist must maintain high quality and safety standards, keep accurate records, and maintain...

The “Princeton Language and Intelligence” Initiative at Princeton University invites applications for a Lead Research Software Engineer. This multidisciplinary initiative has three Research thrusts: (a) Better design, evaluation, safety and understanding of large AI models (especially language models); (b) Applications of large AI models to many academic disciplines; and (c) Studying the impact of large AI models on society and the world. The Initiative will produce open-source software and models.  In this position, you will be a lead and integral member of dynamic research teams focused on building innovative and complete software solutions for cutting-edge AI research and making fundamental contributions to AI projects with Princeton’s world-class researchers. As a Lead RSE, you...

Princeton University's Neuroscience Institute seeks applicants for a Research Assistant position in a premiere research laboratory whose work focuses on neural circuits for social communication and sensorimotor integration using the fruit fly Drosophila as a model system (see murthylab.princeton.edu). Research in the lab employs state-of-the-art neuroscience approaches, including quantitative behavior analyses, computational modeling, neural recordings, connectomics, molecular biology, and genetic tools. We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual who has a willingness to learn and acquire new skills (and a demonstrated track record in learning new techniques). The RA will work with lab members on conducting behavioral and neural imaging experiments, and on analyzing...

Petascale EM Imaging Specialist The Princeton Neuroscience Institute is searching for an accomplished scientist to lead acquisitions of petascale image datasets via volume electron microscopy (EM). The Institute is the only site in the world hosting beam deflection transmission EM and multibeam scanning EM instruments, both of which have sufficient throughput for petascale connectomics. The Institute leads the FlyWire Consortium, which in 2023 released the first connectome of an adult brain, that of the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster. The Institute is a key performer in the NIH BRAIN CONNECTS program, which aims to scale connectomics up to the whole mouse brain.

The Seung & Murthy Lab at Princeton Neuroscience Institute aims to make discoveries by mapping the brain. The Lab is using high-throughput serial electron microscopy (SEM) to completely image multiple brains and nervous systems. The massive data sets will be utilized to reconstruct neuronal circuits, ultimately culminating in the complete connectome—or wiring diagram—of the brain. The connectome will provide the most complete anatomical description of a complex nervous system to date in an organism uniquely suited to combine this anatomical information with functional imaging, electrophysiology, quantitative behavioral assays, precise genetic manipulation of identified cell types and computational modeling. Thus we expect these circuit-level reconstructions to inform specific biological...

Princeton University’s Bendheim Center for Finance (BCF) is seeking a Senior Research Specialist. BCF is at the forefront of research and education in Money and Finance, with the mission to serve our global society. As an interdisciplinary center, it draws its faculty from various departments across Princeton’s campus. New technology has profound implications on the role of money and the international financial architecture. BCF aspires to be part of this process by developing and applying novel research tools and methods. BCF’s educational programs equip students with cutting-edge insights and tools. Finally, through its public and policy outreach, BCF aims to bring an important contribution to the broader public and policy debate on macroeconomics, money, and finance.