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***Revised*** Visiting Research Scholar

D-26-ITP-00003 | Research | Center for Information Technology Policy

Description:
The Visiting Professionals track of the Center for Information Technology (CITP) fellows' program is for professionals - academics and practitioners - who will be on leave from their job. These are typically nine-month appointments, commencing on or about September 1, 2026, but we are flexible, and positions can start anywhere between May 1, 2026 and February 1, 2027. Their primary appointment will be at the rank of "Visiting Research Scholar" or "Visiting Professional Specialist" depending on experience.

Requirements:

*The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University
*Advanced degree such as M.A., Ph.D. or J.D.
*Applicants must be on leave from another institution. If you are selected, we will require documentation from your home institution stating that you are on leave during your entire appointment period while here at CITP.

Applicants must apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/40403.

Candidates are encouraged to apply by the start-of-review date, Monday, December 1, 2025 for full consideration. We will accept applications after that date but will only consider them if the position has not yet been filled.

Please submit a current curriculum vitae, a research statement, and a cover letter describing your background, interest in the program, and salary requirements, noting any support you will be receiving during that period, such as sabbatical funding. Selected candidates will be asked to indicate what percentage of financial support their home institution and other sources are likely to provide during their visit, if any. Written proof of employment and salary verification must be provided by the candidate's home institution for the appointment time period while at CITP.

To learn more about CITP's fellows' program please visit our website (https://citp.princeton.edu/programs/fellows/).

Expected Salary Range: Salary is dependent on and can be up to the candidate's current full salary at their home institution.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Requisition No: D-26-ITP-00003

*Required information is denoted with an asterisk.

How to Apply

The form below must be completed to submit your application for this position.

It is recommended that you read through the entire application and gather the required application materials before beginning your application. You will not be
able to save or return to edit a partial application. Only complete applications will be accepted for consideration and the application form must be completed in its entirety before it can be submitted.

Upon submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email at the email address that you provide in your application.In some cases, your references may be contacted using the email address that you provide for them and may be asked to provide their recommendation via a web-based form similar to the application form.

Be sure to provide the correct email addresses for you and all of your references to ensure that communications from Princeton University are properly delivered.

For more information send an email to citp@princeton.edu.

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