Princeton DeCenter Postdoctoral Fellowships

Description

The Princeton DeCenter invites applications for Postdoctoral Fellows, (including more senior researchers) with academic or industry experience expected to begin in Feb. 2027 through Feb. 2028. They will be appointed at the rank of Postdoctoral Research Associate or at a more senior rank, as appropriate.

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; those hired at more senior ranks may have multi-year appointments. Fellows must have their Ph.D. in hand by the start of the appointment.

Fellows will join a vibrant intellectual community dedicated to advancing research on blockchain, decentralized technologies, and their applications, across computer science, economics, law, political science, philosophy, and related fields.

The DeCenter is a newly established interdisciplinary hub at Princeton University devoted to exploring the decentralization of power and trust through blockchain (and similar) technology.

Scope and Expectations

We seek to create a truly interdisciplinary cohort of postdoctoral fellows to jointly lead research projects. Fellows’ primary responsibilities will therefore be to conduct research and collaborate with others in cross-disciplinary research initiatives. We also seek to maintain a vibrant interdisciplinary community, and fellows will also be responsible for co-organizing weekly seminars, occasional workshops, etc. that are of interest to the broader DeCenter community.

Qualifications

An ideal candidate would satisfy the following selection criteria:

●     A strong record of research in their primary discipline.

●     A demonstrated ability to lead independent projects.

●     A demonstrated ability (ideal) or demonstrated interest (necessary) in interdisciplinary engagements, and the ability to serve as a strong bridge between their primary discipline and others.

●     A strong record of research (ideal) or demonstrated interest (necessary) in foundational research concerning blockchain technology or similar technologies that support the decentralization of trust.