PLAS awards two postdoctoral fellowships annually to the most promising early career scholars from any discipline who are engaged in research related to Latin American Studies, including the Caribbean and Brazil. The fellowship is a 12-month term starting in the fall, with the possibility of renewal, contingent on satisfactory performance and continued funding. PLAS postdoctoral research associates are expected to devote themselves to research and writing, and may teach not more than one course per semester. They are also expected to participate regularly in the scholarly activities of the PLAS intellectual community.

Program in Latin American Studies (PLAS) Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2025-2026

Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Requisition Number: D-24-LAS-00006

The Program in Latin American Studies (PLAS) is seeking candidates from any discipline who are engaged in scholarly research on topics related to Latin American Studies, including the Caribbean and Brazil, to fill Postdoctoral Research Associate or more senior research positions. Candidates will be expected to devote themselves to research and writing, and may teach not more than one course per semester. When teaching, successful candidates will hold the secondary rank of Lecturer, and any teaching opportunities are subject to sufficient enrollments and the approval of the Dean of the Faculty. Postdoctoral associates are expected to participate regularly in the scholarly and academic activities of the program.

The Term of appointment is based on rank. Positions at the postdoctoral rank are for a 12-month term during the 2025-2026 academic year with the possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance and continued funding; those hired at more senior ranks may have multi-year appointments. Start date is around September 1, 2025. 

Appointments are for a 12-month term during the 2025-2026 academic year, starting September 1, 2025, with the possibility of renewal, contingent on satisfactory performance and continued funding.

A competitive salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits will be offered.   

This position is subject to the University’s background check policy. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University.

How to Apply

For full consideration complete applications including letters of recommendation should be submitted by December 1, 2024, 11:59 p.m. EST. 

All candidates must apply online and submit the below materials (in English) at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/34843. 

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae 
3. Statement of research interests (1,000 – 1,500 words)
4. A representative sample of recent work (under 30 written pages or equivalent]
5. Three letters of recommendation

Required Qualifications: Doctoral degree. Eligible candidate must have less than three years of post- PhD research experience prior to anticipated start date. Academic excellence, potential to bring new ideas and approaches to Princeton University and to interact successfully with a broad range of faculty and students.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.