2021 Research Staff

Postdoctoral Position

The Creative and Resilient Urban Engineering (CRUE) research group in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Princeton University seeks a post-doctoral research associate or more senior researcher to pursue research related to hydrodynamics of large-scale structures. Individuals with skills and knowledge relevant to some of the following topics are encouraged to apply: floating structures, floating breakwaters, marine hydrodynamics, wave structure interaction, and wave energy converter systems.  Expertise in computational methods broadly defined is desired.

This is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal depending on performance and funding.  Salary commensurate with experience. Preferred start will be in September 2021 or earlier. The researcher will be advised by Professor Maria Garlock of CEE in collaboration with Luc Deike of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.  Queries should be directed to the former at mgarlock@princeton.edu.

Interested candidates should submit an application online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/20601. A Ph.D. in a relevant field and demonstrated publications are required. Applications should include a CV, a brief statement of research experience and interests, and the contact information for three references. The review process will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is subject to the University's background check policy.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Princeton University School of Engineering and Applied Science invites applications for postdoctoral and more senior research positions. Individuals with evidence of experience in scholarly research and a strong commitment to excellence in education are encouraged to apply.  PhD is required.  Applicants must apply online HERE at and include curriculum vitae and names and contact information for three references. 

Appointments are for one year with the possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance and continued funding.   

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

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.