Postdoctoral Research Associate/Research Program in Development Economics (RPDE) | Princeton University Job at Princeton University, Princeton, NJ

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  • Princeton University
  • Princeton, NJ

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Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate/Research Program in Development Economics (RPDE)



Description: The Research Program in Development Economics (RPDE) at Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs invites applications for Postdoctoral Research Associates or more senior researcher position to work closely with Professor Pascaline Dupas. The candidate will join the RPDE community. RPDE carries out economic research on the causes and consequences of global poverty, with the goal of informing policy-making and thereby improving the lives of people living in low- and middle-income countries. Position The candidate will split their time between their own research (50%) and working with Prof. Dupas on RPDE research and training activities (50%). The training activities may include teaching responsibilities, such as guest lecturing or being a preceptor for a graduate SPIA class taught by RPDE faculty. When teaching, the successful candidate will carry a secondary teaching rank. Any teaching role is contingent on sufficient course enrollment and prior approval from the Dean of the Faculty. The candidate will be expected to attend RPDE events such as the weekly seminar and graduate student lunch. The Term of appointment is based on rank. Positions at the postdoctoral research associate rank are for one year with the possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance and continued funding. The start date is around September 1, 2024. Salary is competitive and benefits are provided. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University Qualifications A PhD is required in development economics or a related field. Salary and full employee benefits are offered in accordance with University guidelines. This position is subject to the University's background check policy. The position is open to non-U.S. citizens and work authorization in the U.S. is not required. Applications should include a cover letter with the application's status of dissertation, CV, graduate school transcripts, job market paper, and contact details for two academic references. For questions about the position, contact Meghana Mungikar (Research Manager, RPDE) at rpde@princeton.edu. The submission must be online via . We will begin processing applications after February 9, 2024. 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.









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