Gerhard R. Andlinger Visiting Fellows in Energy and the Environment
The Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment at Princeton University invites applications for the Gerhard R. Andlinger Visiting Fellows Program, with start dates as early as August 2026. The visiting fellows program supports distinguished visitors-in-residence who can enhance the diversity and excellence of intellectual and academic life at the Andlinger Center and strongly support its core mission. We highly encourage applications from individuals who identify as members of groups that are underrepresented in science and engineering.
Applicants must propose a plan of activities to engage with the Andlinger Center and broader Princeton community in ways that will significantly enrich the Center’s research and/or educational programs. Proposals that address one or more of the Center’s Research Initiatives are of particular interest. This plan should extend beyond simply advancing the visitor’s career development, research, teaching, or advancing a single collaborator’s research. Examples include:
Collaborations supporting team research with multiple Andlinger Center jointly appointed or associated faculty and/or research staff members on projects that advance core research areas.
Guest lecturing and/or teaching an Andlinger Center energy studies (ENE) or ENE-cross-listed course, with the goal of having the course material absorbed into a permanent ENE or ENE-cross-listed course that will ensure sustained benefit for Princeton students. Note that all teaching appointments require approval by the Office of the Dean of the Faculty.
Presenting and/or organizing a series of talks or workshops designed to augment conversation and expand expertise around key areas of interest to a broad spectrum of Andlinger Center associated faculty, research staff, and students.
Successful candidates can come from a variety of backgrounds, including industry, government, academia, and/or non-governmental organizations, with the key qualification being demonstrated in-depth expertise in energy and environmental issues.
Teaching
Visiting fellows are not required to teach, but they may seek to teach an approved course in their area of expertise or guest lecture in Andlinger Center undergraduate and graduate courses taught by Princeton faculty, with approval by the Office of the Dean of the Faculty.
Application Process
Applicants must identify a Princeton sponsor with whom they should discuss and develop fellowship plans. Appropriate sponsors include Andlinger Center faculty, associated faculty, and senior researchers, who can be located in our research directory. Proposals should also consider additional campus collaborators beyond the sponsor whose involvement would enrich the fellowship plans. As part of the applications, the sponsor will be asked to submit a letter of support highlighting the applicant’s unique attributes and the merit of their proposed fellowship activities.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the Andlinger Center’s Assistant Director for Research, Charlie Sharpless, prior to applying to discuss the program and their proposed plans.
Applications must be submitted to https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/40301 by 11:59 p.m. EST on January 9, 2026
The following materials are required:
- Cover letter;
- Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications or other professional accomplishments;
- Proposal of planned activities;
- List of potential collaborators with a brief description of the possible collaboration; and
- Contact information for their Princeton sponsor.
Duration and Funding
The nominal duration for the visit is one year; shorter appointments may be requested and will be considered on an individual basis. Appointment rank at Princeton is determined on the basis of seniority and current institutional affiliation. In accordance with University policy, employment verification and visitor participation agreements are required of all appointees. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University.
The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) 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.
