Associate Research Scholar

Position description

The James Madison Program (JMP) in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University is dedicated to the pursuit of scholarly excellence in the fields of constitutional law and political thought. As a center within the Department of Politics, JMP seeks to enrich the intellectual life of Princeton University students and faculty by exploring American constitutional principles and structures through research and public discussion. The Politics Department and JMP invite candidates to apply for a full-time appointment as an Associate Research Scholar (ARS), expected to begin July 1, 2025. The ARS will be expected to conduct and publish broadly-accessible scholarly research related to statesmanship. JMP will provide research funding. They will also be asked to teach and/or advise students in the Politics Department, subject to enrollments and approval by the Office of the Dean of the Faculty, and will be invited to participate in JMP fundraising opportunities. The ARS is also encouraged to attend and participate in various University and JMP activities including faculty-student seminars, colloquia, and public lectures. Applicants must have a PhD in Politics or related field and will be evaluated based on (1) the significance of proposed research; (2) the quality of the applicant’s past research; and (3) the future contribution the applicant is likely to make to JMP. The position is open regardless of citizenship and applicants are subject to the University’s background check policy. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University.

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