Description

Gerhard R. Andlinger Visiting Fellow in Energy and the Environment

D-26-ENE-00005 | Research | Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment

The Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment invites applications for the Gerhard R. Andlinger Visiting Fellows Program, with start dates as early as August 2026. The program supports distinguished visitors-in-residence who can enhance the diversity and excellence of intellectual and academic life at the Center and strongly support its core mission.

Applicants must propose a plan to engage with the Center and broader Princeton community in ways that will significantly enrich the Center's research and/or educational programs. Proposals that address one or more of our Research Initiatives are of particular interest. This plan should extend beyond simply advancing the visitor's career development, research, teaching, or advancing a single collaborator's research. Examples include:

*Collaborations supporting team research with multiple Andlinger Center jointly appointed or associated faculty and/or research staff members on projects that advance core research areas.
*Guest lecturing and/or teaching an Andlinger Center energy studies (ENE) or ENE-cross-listed course, with the goal of having the course material absorbed into a permanent ENE or ENE-cross-listed course that will ensure sustained benefit for Princeton students. Teaching appointments require approval by the Office of the Dean of the Faculty.
*Presenting and/or organizing talks or workshops designed to augment conversation and expand expertise around key areas of interest to a broad spectrum of Andlinger Center associated faculty, research staff, and students.

Successful candidates can come from a variety of backgrounds, industry, government, academia, and non-governmental organizations, with the key qualification being demonstrated in-depth expertise in energy and environmental issues.

Teaching
Visiting fellows are not required to teach, but may seek to teach an approved course in their area of expertise or guest lecture in Andlinger Center undergraduate and graduate courses taught by Princeton faculty.

Application Process
Applicants must identify a Princeton sponsor with whom they should discuss and develop fellowship plans. Appropriate sponsors include Andlinger Center faculty, associated faculty, and senior researchers from our research directory. Proposals should also consider additional campus collaborators beyond the sponsor whose involvement would enrich the fellowship plans. As part of the application, the sponsor will be asked to submit a letter of support highlighting the applicant's unique attributes and the merit of their proposed activities.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the Andlinger Center's Assistant Director for Research prior to applying to discuss the program and their proposed plans.

*Applications must be submitted to https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/40301 by 11:59pm EST on January 9, 2026.

The following materials are required:
-Cover letter;
-Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications or other professional accomplishments;
-Proposal of planned activities;
-List of potential collaborators briefly describing the possible collaboration; and
-Contact information for their Princeton sponsor.

Duration and Funding
The nominal duration for the visit is one year; shorter appointments may be requested and will be considered on an individual basis. Appointment rank at is determined on the basis of seniority and current institutional affiliation. In accordance with University policy, employment verification and visitor participation agreements are required. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University.

Expected Salary Range: $125,000- $180,000

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-ENE-00005

*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 csharpless@princeton.edu
or call 609-258-8253.

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