PLAS Postdoctoral Fellowships

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.

Position Details

Position Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate - Program in Latin American Studies

Location: Princeton, New Jersey

Position URL: apply.interfolio.com/185435

Position Description

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.  Although the call is open, scholars working on policy and public health, the history of disease, international relations, or economic development in the region are particularly encouraged to apply.  

Candidates will be expected to devote themselves to research and writing and may teach not more than one undergraduate course per semester. When teaching, successful candidates will carry the additional part-time 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 2027-2028 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, 2027. The work location for these positions is in-person on campus at Princeton University.

These positions are subject to the University’s background check policy.

These positions are 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.

Qualifications

Doctoral degree. Academic excellence, potential to bring new ideas and approaches to Princeton University and to interact successfully with a broad range of faculty and students.

Application Instructions

For full consideration, all the materials listed must be in English, and received by November 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST. Apply at  apply.interfolio.com/185435.  

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of research interests (1,000 – 1,500 words)
• A representative sample of recent work (under 30 written pages or equivalent]
• Syllabi for two potential undergraduate courses
• Three letters of recommendation

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