Description

Future Faculty in the Physical Sciences (FFPS) Fellowship

D-26-AST-00003 | Research | Astrophysical Sciences

Princeton University invites applications for the Future Faculty in the Physical Sciences (FFPS) Fellowship (https://futurefaculty.princeton.edu/). We seek to attract a diverse cohort of early career scientists who will conduct research in physics, broadly defined, including astrophysics, biophysics, geophysics, and planetary physics, independently or in collaboration with Princeton faculty, postdoctoral researchers and students. The Fellowship fosters research excellence at Princeton by bringing together scholars with unique backgrounds and insights in physics and related fields. Candidates who have demonstrated a strong commitment to broadening participation in physics, or the physical sciences more generally, through teaching, advising, mentoring, advocacy, or public outreach are especially encouraged to apply.

FFPS Fellows will have a primary home in the Department of Physics, of Astrophysical Sciences, or of Geosciences, and will be part of an actively mentored research community across institutional affiliations, including the Princeton Center for Theoretical Science, the Center for the Physics of Biological Function, the Princeton Gravity Initiative, and other Centers and Programs. The Fellowship includes an annual research fund. Appointments will be made at the postdoctoral or the associate research scholar rank. Postdoctoral appointments will be for one year, renewable annually based on satisfactory performance and funding, for a total of up to three years; associate research scholar appointments will be for three years. The expected starting date is September 1, 2026, although this is flexible. A PhD in the physical sciences or a related field is required.

Interested persons should submit a curriculum vitae, a bibliography, a statement of research interests and plans, and should provide contact information for three references by November 1, 2025. A personal statement on mentoring, outreach/service, or teaching philosophy that works to broaden opportunities in the field should be included as a separate section of the research statement.

Applicants should apply via the web at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/39821. All applications received by November 1, 2025 will be fully considered, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position(s) are filled. Letters of recommendation will be requested directly upon application submission and will be expected about one week after applications are submitted, due no later than November 8, 2025. For further inquiries, contact ffpsadmin@princeton.edu.

These positions are subject to the University's background check policy. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Expected Salary Range: $73,000-$83,000

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Requisition No: D-26-AST-00003

*Required information is denoted with an asterisk.

How to Apply

The form below must be completed to submit your application for this position.

It is recommended that you read through the entire application and gather the required application materials before beginning your application. You will not be
able to save or return to edit a partial application. Only complete applications will be accepted for consideration and the application form must be completed in its entirety before it can be submitted.

Upon submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email at the email address that you provide in your application. In some cases, your references may be contacted using the email address that you provide for them and may be asked to provide their recommendation via a web-based form similar to the application form.

Be sure to provide the correct email addresses for you and all of your references to ensure that communications from Princeton University are properly delivered.

For more information send an email to ffpsadmin@princeton.edu.

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