Postdoctoral Fellowship in Values and Public Policy

The Values and Public Policy Postdoctoral Fellowship, cosponsored by the University Center for Human Values and the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, supports highly promising scholars trained in moral and political philosophy, political theory, normative economics and related areas to develop a research agenda in the ethical dimensions of public policy. Candidates selected undertake a research project exploring a normative problem arising in an area of public policy in which the Woodrow Wilson School sponsors research. They are affiliated with a unit of the School that can inform and support their work. They are also invited to participate in programs of the University Center for Human Values. Candidates are expected to contribute one course each year to the School's undergraduate program on a topic related to ethical issues in public policy, subject to sufficient enrollment and approval by the Dean of the Faculty.

Qualifications

Applicants must have completed the requirements for the Ph.D. by the start of the appointment and must not have held the degree for more than three years by that date. They may not be employed by another institution during the term of their Princeton appointment. Applicants' dissertation research need not be specifically in values and public policy, but they will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to developing a research project in this area during their time at Princeton. Projects related to environmental policy, population, health and wellbeing, democratic institutions and processes, information technology policy and global governance may have an advantage, although we will consider proposals related to any area in which the School sponsors research. For more information about these areas, please consult http://wws.princeton.edu/centers_programs/.

Applications are evaluated on the basis of the applicant's previous accomplishments and the promise of the proposed research project in values and public policy. The capacity to contribute to the University's teaching program is also taken into account.

Term of Appointment

The term of appointment is one year, with the expectation of renewal for one further year assuming good performance. Applicants are expected to be in residence for the duration of the appointment. Princeton offers competitive salary and employee benefits.

Application Procedure

The application deadline for 2012-13 fellowships has passed. Decisions will be announced by March 16, 2012. Application details for 2013-14 will be available in the fall of 2012.