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Do you have an interest in computational research and writing code? Do you want to help enable and advance pioneering social science research? If so, Princeton University's Data-Driven Social Science (DDSS) initiative is recruiting an Associate Research Software Engineer to join our growing team. Research Software Engineers at DDSS support research at the technical forefront of quantitative inquiry across all divisions of social science at the University. As a centralized team of software experts, we are focused on improving the quality, performance, and sustainability of research software. Our team is committed to building a collaborative environment in which the best software engineering practices are valued, and to sharing and applying cross-disciplinary computational techniques...
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 Tissue Morphodynamics Group, led by Professor Celeste Nelson, seeks a highly organized and enthusiastic Lab Manager for a full-time position at Princeton University. Our group investigates the physical forces and biochemical signaling that control the pattern and rate of development of branched organs. We are looking for someone with experience in lab maintenance, cell culture, qRT-PCR analysis, western blotting, and quantitative imaging. Our lab is highly multidisciplinary, collegial, and collaborative, and we encourage applications from individuals who are excited to learn and share their expertise with others. This position requires a candidate who is detail-oriented, well-organized, and possesses excellent time-management and communication skills. Strong record-keeping abilities...
The Department of Sociology at Princeton University seeks applicants for full-time post-baccalaureate research assistant positions in the Eviction Lab. Successful candidates will have a background in quantitative social science, economics, statistics, data science, and/or computer science. The Eviction Lab at Princeton University is an interdisciplinary research team who has built the first-ever national database of evictions in America. We have validated, mapped, and published our data through an interactive website (evictionlab.org). The Eviction Lab is currently working on a large number of studies on the prevalence, causes, and consequences of housing displacement. Research assistants will have access to novel and very large datasets not publicly released. We seek...
The Department of Sociology at Princeton University seeks applicants for a Research Specialist II (RSII) position. The RSII will work on a new, mixed methods project at the Eviction Lab. The Research Specialist, whose duties will primarily be qualitative in nature, will work with the Principal Investigator (PI), the Lab Director, and other Lab members to conduct original research on the needs of Continuums of Care (CoC). The responsibilities of the Research Specialist II will center on planning and executing qualitative research on CoCs and will include but not be limited to: designing and conducting interviews and focus groups with CoC members; identifying, recruiting, and communicating with research participants across the United States; conducting document reviews of CoC materials...
The Gavis lab is seeking a highly motivated, organized Lab Manager for a full-time position within the Department of Molecular Biology. Our lab studies post-transcriptional control of gene expression and its role in crucial decisions that cells must make within a developing embryo. We use the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, as a model for these studies, which incorporate genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, and imaging. We aim to foster a collaborative lab environment that supports people interested in contributing to exciting science, learning new skills/concepts, and advancing their professional goals. Strong organization, time-management, record keeping, and communication skills are essential. The work performed by the successful candidate will be foundational to all lab...
The Niehaus Center for Globalization and Governance in the School of Public and International Affairs invites applications for the position of Research Specialist II. Reporting to the Director of the Niehaus Center, the Research Specialist will work with faculty members, visiting fellows, and graduate students associated with the Niehaus Center to provide statistical and technical support for their research projects. The position requires one to work closely with associates of the Center to provide timely and creative support for research and computing. The successful candidate will create analytic datasets and perform complex statistical analyses of data, using advanced econometric and other statistical methods. The ability to write computer programs to manipulate information, devise...
The Kahneman-Treisman Center for Behavioral Science & Public Policy, housed within the School of Public and International Affairs, is an interdisciplinary center at Princeton University that leverages the combined strengths of scholars and faculty experts in human decision-making and judgment to help design behaviorally informed policies, practices, and products. The Center seeks a bright and motivated full-time research assistant to work primarily with the Center’s director to provide broad and research support. Research in the professor’s group focuses on reasoning, judgment, and decision-making, and issues related to social and cognitive psychology, behavioral economics and policy. Assistance with the projects of other center affiliates may be fall under the job responsibilities of...
This Senior Research Specialist position at the Institutional Antiracism and Accountability (IARA) Project, directed by Professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad, at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, will contribute to research and policy analysis focused on health equity and history of medicine. This position will play a key role in all aspects of the ongoing Truth, Reconciliation, Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) Archival Research Project. The TRHT Research Project is a landmark initiative in partnership with the American Medical Association (AMA). Looking at the AMA archives in Chicago, this project examines the historical roots of racial disparities in American healthcare to develop actionable strategies for restorative justice and health equity. The Senior...
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 Laboratory Animal (LAR) group at Princeton University is a centralized administrative department reporting to the Office of the Dean for Research and is responsible for animal and veterinary care of all research animals at Princeton University. The Logistics and Cage Wash Lead Animal Technician provides state-of-the-art animal care and transport for laboratory animals. The Logistics and Cage Wash Lead Animal Technician oversees the functions of the cage wash operations and transport duties for LAR. The Logistics and Cage Wash Lead Animal Technician is considered essential services staff. The Logistics and Cage Wash Lead Animal Technician is responsible for maintaining and coordinating the delivery of adequate supplies of food, caging, and bedding materials including personal...
The Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) group at Princeton University is a centralized administrative department reporting to the Office of the Dean for Research and is responsible for animal and veterinary care of all research animals at Princeton University. The Cage Wash Expediter and Transporter provides state-of-the-art animal care and transport for laboratory animals housed and transported within all facilities. The Cage Wash Expeditor and Transporters are considered essential services staff. The primary responsibility is to transport animals, supplies, and equipment to different locations. The expediter will operate departmental trucks and vans on and off campus. The position also requires packing, shipping, delivery, organization, storage, and setting up both on and off campus...
The Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) group at Princeton University is a centralized administrative department reporting to the Office of the Dean for Research and is responsible for animal and veterinary care of all research animals at Princeton University. The Cage Wash Expediter and Transporter provides state-of-the-art animal care and transport for laboratory animals housed and transported within all facilities. The Cage Wash Expeditor and Transporters are considered essential services staff. The primary responsibility is to transport animals, supplies, and equipment to different locations. The expediter will operate departmental trucks and vans on and off campus. The position also requires packing, shipping, delivery, organization, storage, and setting up both on and off campus...
The Laboratory Animal Resource (LAR) group at Princeton University is a centralized administrative department reporting to the Office of the Dean for Research and is responsible for animal and veterinary care of all research animals at Princeton University. The Cage Wash Technician provides state-of-the art animal care for laboratory animals housed within all facilities. Cage Wash Technicians are considered essential services staff. The primary responsibility is to operate and maintain the animal cage washing equipment for LAR facilities. LAR animal facilities house various laboratory species (rodents, aquatics, and USDA-covered species). The Cage Wash Technician will ensure the cleanliness of the facility and all related supplies and caging. Additional duties will include maintenance...
The Laboratory Animal Resource (LAR) group at Princeton University is a centralized administrative department reporting to the Office of the Dean for Research and is responsible for animal and veterinary care of all research animals at Princeton University. The Cage Wash Technician provides state-of-the art animal care for laboratory animals housed within all facilities. Cage Wash Technicians are considered essential services staff. The primary responsibility is to operate and maintain the animal cage washing equipment for LAR facilities. LAR animal facilities house various laboratory species (rodents, aquatics, and USDA-covered species). The Cage Wash Technician will ensure the cleanliness of the facility and all related supplies and caging. Additional duties will include maintenance...
The Lead Animal Technician is responsible for maintaining adequate supplies of food, caging, and bedding materials including PPE. He/she will work together with other animal care technicians according to a schedule prepared by the Facilities Manager and must be willing and able to rotate through all LAR facilities. The Lead Animal Technician pursues and improves methods of animal husbandry and resource utilization. He/she ensures the highest quality of laboratory animal care and research support, and has good communication skills with co-workers, management team, PI’s, research staff, students, facility maintenance crews and other support services. The Lead Animal Technician will cross train and provide absentee support for other animal care technicians for their facility. He/she will be...
Princeton University's Department of Molecular Biology seeks applicants for a Research Specialist I (RSI) position to join a laboratory focused on studying RNA using programmable, CRISPR-based technologies. The Myhrvold Lab at Princeton University develops cutting-edge, CRISPR-based technologies to study RNA viral infection and RNA transcription, regulation, and localization. We are also developing CRISPR-based viral diagnostics and antiviral therapies with the aim of creating a rapid development platform for new viral diagnostics and therapies, in close collaboration with Pardis Sabeti's lab at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard.We seek a highly motivated individual to work closely with senior researchers within the Myhrvold Lab at Princeton University. The ability to...
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 Krienen Lab at Princeton University is looking for an experienced research technician to work as a full-time Research Specialist. Research in the lab focuses on understanding genetic influences that shape the development and evolution of the mammalian brain. The individual will participate in research projects and work closely with other lab members and the PI. We use a wide range of molecular biology and neuroscience techniques, particularly focused on single cell genomic sequencing (transcriptomics and epigenomics) to understand cellular and molecular diversity in mammalian brains. The ideal applicant will be an energetic, self-directed learner with strong programming abilities and a keen interest in the lab's research. Prior expertise with single cell genomics, cell culture or...
The Department of Politics at Princeton University seeks a Senior Research Specialist for a 12-month position to support ongoing research on race and ethnic politics and experimental methods. The research specialist will maintain their own research agenda (approximately 15 hours per week) and work on collaborative projects with faculty affiliated with the Princeton Research Lab on Politics, Race, and Experimental Methods. In addition, the research specialist will provide mentoring and supervision of graduate and undergraduate researchers affiliated with the lab in a team-based environment. The research specialist will also help to manage data collection efforts, analyze data, and other research-related activities. Administrative duties will include lab management and arranging invitations...
