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The James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University is dedicated to the pursuit of scholarly excellence in the fields of constitutional law and political thought. Sponsored by Princeton's Department of Politics, the Program seeks to enrich the intellectual life of Princeton students and faculty by exploring American constitutional principles and structures through research and public discussion.

We welcome applications for two different Postdoctoral Research Associate positions, one at the Davis Center, and the other a joint position with the Davis Center and the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS), for the theme Property and Poverty. The deadline for both positions is January 11, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET.

Interested candidates may apply to both positions.

What is property — a cornerstone of personal freedom, a glue that keeps communities together, or a tool for oppression? Is it an institution rooted in the nature of society or an invention of the state? Does property require poverty as its corollary?

Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) established its Latin America Centre in Bogotá in 2018. Today, more than 30 colleagues work across the region, contributing to SEI’s mission to support decision-making and foster change toward sustainable development. We are now strengthening our work on renewable energy – a growing area of research and engagement where SEI Latin America is providing thought leadership and practical solutions that advance sustainable, inclusive, and future-ready energy systems in Colombia and across the region. 

• Application deadline2: 0.10.2025
• Salary Category: B1 with PhD
• Salary per Year (Full Time): € 69,060.59
• Employment Start: As soon as possible
• Hours per week: 40 h/w
• Duration of Contract: Temporary employment
• Temporary Employment: 6 years

Your Responsibilities

• Indepentend research and publication activities in the field of geography education and economic education
• Further development of your own research profile, e.g., as part of a habilitation thesis

These are available to distinguished scholars whose work is of relevance to the Institute. 

The Institute has the following primary areas of focus: 

Based in Nairobi, SEI Africa hosts a diverse team of multinational experts who combine scientific research with participatory approaches to co-develop and share knowledge, build partnerships and influence policy for resilient development. Our work focuses on climate adaptation, mitigation and finance, water and natural resource management, and urban sustainability, supported by cross-cutting research on gender and social equity. SEI Africa currently operates in 16 countries, managing around 20 projects with varying completion periods.

Based in Nairobi, SEI Africa hosts a diverse team of multinational experts who combine scientific research with participatory approaches to co-develop and share knowledge, build partnerships and influence policy for resilient development. Our work focuses on climate adaptation, mitigation and finance, water and natural resource management, and urban sustainability, supported by cross-cutting research on gender and social equity. SEI Africa currently operates in 16 countries, managing around 20 projects with varying completion periods.

The W. F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research (AIAR) supports an annual Fellows program that brings US, Israeli, Palestinian and other international scholars together in the shared pursuit of research excellence. The AIAR offers around 12 fellowships every year, each with different requirements regarding nationality, academic status, and terms of residency (between one to six months). Continuous residency at the Albright is required without frequent trips outside the country, and each fellowship includes a stipend that is used in part to cover room and board.

The Department of French in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a 24-month postdoctoral fellowship effective January 1st, 2026.