***Revised***Professional Specialist

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• Professional Specialist at Princeton University
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• Professional Specialist at Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey Posted in 12 days ago.

Job Description:

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Professional Specialist Princeton University:

Office of the Dean of the

Faculty:

Social Sciences:

School of Public and International Affairs:

Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy and Finance Location Princeton University Open Date Jan 15, 2026 Salary Range or Pay Grade $70,000 - $80,000

Description Position Summary:

The Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy and Finance (JRCPPF) at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs invites applications for a Professional Specialist expected to begin on or before September 1, 2026. The initial term of this appointment is for one year, with renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued funding.

About JRCPPF:

The Center's mission is to advance research and education at the intersection of financial markets, global macroeconomics, and public policy. The Center provides a dynamic environment for collaboration among students, faculty, quantitative researchers, financial industry experts, and public-sector practitioners. JRCPPF hosts a major annual conference along with multiple seminars, lectures, and policy panels, convening leading voices in economics, finance, and governance. The Center sponsors several active research programs, supports an engaged student associate community, and offers extensive co-curricular programming for undergraduate and graduate students.

Responsibilities:

The Center is expanding its research and academic offerings at the intersection of AI, quantitative economics, international macrofinance, and economic policy. Professional Specialists will contribute to the research initiatives in AI, international macrofinance, and economic policy (approximately 70%). They will also support the Center's educational programs (approximately 30%). Working closely with Center directors, the specialists will help develop courses on AI applications for economic policy and financial markets for global professional audiences, design and lead reading groups and non-credit policy clinics for Princeton students, and participate in Center-wide efforts to translate research insights into policy-relevant outputs. There will also be opportunities to pursue one's own research program Principal Duties Collaborate with faculty and research affiliates on empirical and theoretical studies at the intersection of AI and machine learning methods, quantitative economics, international macrofinance, and economic policy. Contribute to short courses, workshops, and executive education modules for students and global professional audiences, with an emphasis on AI applications in international finance and economic policy. Develop policy briefs, commentary, and applied research products aimed at practitioners and policymakers. Support the Center's research collaborations, training programs, and visiting-expert engagements. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Princeton University is an 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. Pay Transparency Disclosure The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the 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 benefits program to eligible employees. Please see this for more information. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Salary:

$70.00