Postdoctoral Associate: Modeling Institutional and Human Dimensions of Energy Transition

The Peng group in the School of Public and International Affairs and the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment is seeking applications for postdoctoral or more senior research associate positions. Dr. Wei Peng’s group (www.weipengenergy.com) focuses on modeling institutional and human dimensions of energy transition to identify realistic and robust decarbonization strategies and provide insights for integrated policy making for climate, energy, and health. The appointment will be through the Center for Policy Research on Energy and the Environment at Princeton’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA).

The researcher is expected to contribute to one or both of the group’s core research areas:

(1) Realistic energy transition pathways: Incorporate political economy insights into energy system modeling to better represent social and political realities;
(2) Health effects of deep decarbonization: Identify features of energy strategies that can yield robust health benefits given deep future uncertainties.

Applicants must submit a CV, contact information for three references, and a cover letter describing their areas of expertise and interest. References may be contacted for the candidates who make the shortlist for this position. Applicants must apply online via.: https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/37101.

The review of applications will start on January 15, 2025, and will continue until positions are filled. This position is subject to the University’s background check policy. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University. Inquiries about the positions may be sent to weipeng@princeton.edu.