Postdoctoral Opportunity: IRS Postdoctoral Research Associate – Princeton University

Postdoctoral Opportunity: IRS Postdoctoral Research Associate – Princeton University

• Institution: Princeton University

• Academic Unit: Industrial Relations Section (IRS), Department of Economics

• Position: IRS Postdoctoral Research Associate

• Interfolio ID: 192638

• Appointment Type: Full-Time Postdoctoral Research Appointment

• Appointment Length: 10 Months

• Academic Year: 2027–2028

• Location: Princeton, New Jersey, United States

• Work Arrangement: In-Person, On Campus

• Primary Field: Labor Economics

• Salary / Remuneration: Approximately INR 1.37 crore for the 10-month appointment

• Open Date: September 8, 2026

• Application Deadline: December 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

• Application Review: Begins December 2026

• Final Closing Status: Applications may continue to be accepted until the position is filled

Overview of the Opportunity

The Industrial Relations Section and Department of Economics at Princeton University invite applications for IRS Postdoctoral Research Associate appointments for the 2027–2028 academic year.

The programme is designed for outstanding researchers in labor economics and related areas. Postdoctoral associates will work closely with one or more IRS faculty members and participate actively in seminars, workshops, lectures, and the broader research community at Princeton.

Research Areas

Current IRS research interests include labor economics broadly defined, including:

• Unemployment

• Racial Discrimination

• Labor Supply

• Retirement

• Education

• Income Distribution

• Wage Determination

• Employment Determination

• Labor Turnover

• Job Duration

• Labor Unions

• Related areas of Labor Economics

Key Academic Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Conduct independent economic research.

• Work closely with one or more IRS faculty members.

• Participate in faculty-graduate seminars.

• Participate in research workshops.

• Attend and contribute to public lectures and related events.

• Engage with the broader Princeton Economics research community.

Postdoctoral Research Associates may also participate in teaching if:

• Departmental need exists.

• The arrangement is mutually agreed.

• Course enrollments are sufficient.

• Approval is obtained from the Office of the Dean of the Faculty.

Essential Qualification

Applicants must:

• Hold a Ph.D. in Economics, or

• Expect to complete the Ph.D. by the start of the appointment.

Salary / Remuneration

The advertised compensation is:

USD 145,000 for the 10-month appointment

Approximately:

INR 1.37 crore for the 10-month appointment

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits programme to eligible employees.

Application Checklist

Applicants must submit:

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Research Statement

4. One or Two Research Papers

5. Contact Information for 3 References

Visa Information

The posting states that these positions are not eligible for sponsorship of an H-1B visa requiring consular processing.

Other visa sponsorship arrangements, including H-1B cases not requiring consular processing, may be available where appropriate.

Nature of Appointment

• Full-Time

• Postdoctoral Research Associate

• 10-Month Appointment

• Academic Year 2027–2028

• Research-Focused

• In-Person at Princeton University

• Teaching Possible Subject to Departmental Need and Approval

Important Dates

• Open Date: September 8, 2026

• Application Deadline: December 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

• Review Begins: December 2026

• Applications After Deadline: May continue to be considered until the position is filled

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through Princeton University’s Interfolio Faculty Search system.

Interfolio ID: 192638

Application Link:
https://apply.interfolio.com/192638

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