***REVISED***Postdoctoral Research Associate

***REVISED***Postdoctoral Research Associate

Princeton University: Office of the Dean of the Faculty: Natural Sciences: Physics

LocationPrinceton on-campus

Open DateFeb 04, 2026

Salary Range or Pay Grade Salary range PDRA: $65,000-$70,000/year and ARS: $67,000-$79,000/year

Deadline Feb 04, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time



Description

The Physics Department at Princeton University is seeking applicants for postdoctoral and more senior research positions. The position is available in Professor Ali Yazdani’s group. The successful candidate will be working on a wide range of problems in condensed matter physics using scanning probe microscopy techniques in the study of two-dimensional (2D) material systems and their stacks.

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 a more senior ranks may have multi-year appointments.

The position is subject to the University's background check policy.

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