***REVISED***Postdoctoral Research Associate at Princeton University – Princeton, New Jersey
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About This Position
Princeton University: Office of the Dean of the Faculty: Engineering: Operations Research and Financial Engineering
LocationPrinceton, New Jersey
Open DateFeb 11, 2026
Salary Range or Pay Grade $65,000-$67,000
Deadline Feb 11, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description
The Department of Operations Research & Financial Engineering (ORFE) invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate position to work broadly in stochastic and statistical modeling of electricity grids and markets, with Professors Rene Carmona and Ronnie Sircar. The position is for one year with the possibility of reappointment based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding. The anticipated start date for the position is July 1, 2026.
Individuals with a strong theoretical background who will have earned or expects to earn a PhD in a related field (e.g., mathematics, statistics, computer science, electrical engineering, or operations research) before June 2026 are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates will display outstanding ability for research and a record of publication in the field of their PhD.
Please include a research statement, CV, cover letter and three confidential letters of reference. 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. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of an H-1B visa requiring consular processing; other visa sponsorships (including H-1B visas not requiring consular processing) may be available, as appropriate
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