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We’re looking for a curious, driven researcher to join us in tackling one of the most pressing challenges of our time: understanding how people, communities, and policymakers navigate the transition to a decarbonized energy future.


Description

The Behavioral Science for Policy Lab (BSPL), directed by Professor Elke Weber, is seeking outstanding researchers as a Postdoctoral Research Associates or more senior researchers starting in the Summer of 2026 or sooner. The researcher(s) will join a Princeton-funded project on the social, political, and policy dimensions of decarbonization and renewable energy expansion in the U.S. The researcher(s) will work with a group of interdisciplinary scholars across multiple institutions, led by Elke Weber and Chris Greig at Princeton University. The position(s) will be based at the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment, which is focused on resolving critical challenges to securing a sustainable energy and environmental future.


~Qualifications~


Required Qualifications: We are seeking a highly motivated and organized postdoctoral researcher with the following qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in a social science discipline (psychology, political science, policy, economics, sociology, or other relevant subdisciplines) with an applied focus on the environment, climate change, and/or energy
  • Strong methodological and quantitative skills, such as survey and sampling design and data analysis (in R or Python), meta-analysis and/or document/text analysis, or computational modeling
  • An interest in mixed-methods approaches, including also qualitative and case study approaches
  • Strong collaborative skills and ability to work well in multidisciplinary environments
  • Excellent verbal and written language skills (verbal and written).


Additional Desired Qualifications:

  • A track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals
  • Experience working on interdisciplinary teams
  • An interest in sustainability and energy transitions.


~Application Instructions~


The Andlinger Center is especially interested in candidates who will contribute to the excellence of the academic community and diversity of the curriculum, broadly defined.

The term of appointment is based on rank. Positions at the postdoctoral rank are for one year with the possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance and continued funding for a total period up to 3 years; those hired at more senior ranks may have multi-year appointments.

Applicants must apply online and submit a CV, cover letter, two publication or writing samples, and contact information for two references. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University. This position is subject to the University’s background check policy.

Inquiries about the position may be sent to sofia.silvosa@princeton.edu


Deadline: April 16, 2026 11:59 (EST ); Finalists will be contacted for an interview. Start date: Spring/Summer 2026.


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? Learn more about the position and our work here:

https://bspl.lab.princeton.edu/news/2026/we-are-hiring-postdoctoral-research-associate