Post-Doctoral Joint Positions
Joint postdoctoral positions for early-career mathematicians and theoretical computer scientists, combining research at IAS with research and/or teaching at Princeton or DIMACS.
Funder: Institute for Advanced Study
Due Dates: December 1, 2026: Full application deadline | December 1, 2026: Deadline for letters of recommendation
Funding Amounts: Multi-year postdoctoral positions; salary and benefits set by IAS and/or partner (Princeton or DIMACS); on-campus housing and research support included during IAS term.
Summary: Joint postdoctoral positions for early-career mathematicians and theoretical computer scientists, combining research at IAS with research and/or teaching at Princeton or DIMACS.
Key Information: Applicants must apply separately to both IAS and the partner institution (Princeton or DIMACS).
Description
The Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) School of Mathematics offers joint postdoctoral positions in collaboration with leading partner institutions, notably DIMACS at Rutgers University and the Princeton University Department of Mathematics. These roles are designed for early-career scholars in mathematics and theoretical computer science, integrating a period of dedicated research at IAS with additional research and, in some cases, teaching responsibilities at the partner institution. The main joint appointments are:
- IAS–DIMACS/Rutgers: Two-year postdoctoral roles focused on computer science and discrete mathematics.
- IAS–Princeton (Veblen Research Instructorship): Three-year positions in all areas of mathematics, with two years at Princeton (teaching and research) and one year at IAS (full-time research).
- IAS–Princeton (Bourgain Fellowship): Four-year positions (for select Veblen candidates) with two years at Princeton (no teaching) and two years at IAS.
During the IAS term, scholars have access to on-campus housing, a vibrant research community, and extensive resources, allowing them to focus exclusively on their research.
