New Postdoc
Molecular Biology New Postdoc
Welcome to the Department of Molecular Biology! The Department of Molecular Biology is a world-class department within this university. We are one of the largest of the University’s 34 departments: 38 professors work in laboratories in five closely linked buildings.
As of June 2011, there were 127 undergraduate majors, 139 graduate students, and 132 postdoctoral fellows. Our faculty have won numerous prestigious awards (including the Nobel Prize and the Macarthur Genius award), are presidents of societies, editors of professional journals, and at least 10 are members of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. All do service work for their professions by being on journal editorial boards, serve on NIH study sections, and on various scientific advisory boards and foundations.
The department faculty are diverse in their research interests in molecular, cell, and systems biology ranging from studies with viruses, bacteria and yeast to research with worms, flies, fish, and mice. Many of our faculty have joint appointments in the Lewis Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics or the Princeton Neuroscience Institute. At least 12 colleagues from other departments such as Physics, Chemistry, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Computer Sciences, and Chemical and Biological Engineering participate in our program. The facile interactions among departments and institutes provide an exceptional environment for training students and doing research. For more information about the department, please refer to the Chair’s Welcome.
What you need to know
When you Arrive
Several administrative matters should be taken care of immediately upon arriving at Princeton.
Meet with Molecular Biology Personnel
Schedule an appointment with Jen Webb, Administrative Assistant, Personnel ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (609-258-2352). You will receive your New Hire and Benefits package at this meeting.
I-9 Form
You must complete an Employee Eligibility Form (I-9) within 72 hours of your start date. All postdocs, U.S. and Non-U.S. Citizens should bring the appropriate original documents that establish identity and authorization to work to the Office of Human Resources, 2 New South. While there, you will complete the employment verification process and your I-9 form. To learn what documents can be presented to prove employment eligibility, visit Federal Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I–9.
ID Card and Parking
While you are at the New South Building, you should visit the Parking Office on the A level to obtain your free parking permit and the TigerCard Office on the 3rd floor to obtain your University ID card. Your TigerCard can be used at the library, at various dining facilities, for campus events and to gain access to the Molecular Biology buildings. TigerCards with more restricted use for family members/domestic partners are also available. Please visit the Parking Office for more information about parking on campus.
Before you Arrive
Welcome! We are here to help ensure a smooth transition to your new postdoctoral position in our department. Please contact us with any questions.
Transportation/Parking
For information about transportation and visiting Princeton University, please see Visiting Campus. Here you will find links to rail and airport services, as well as local bus lines and parking instructions for visitors.
Housing
Princeton University Staff Housing is available to postdocs, however it is limited. The program information can be found at Housing and Real Estate, which provides contacts, rates and application forms. Once your appointment at Princeton is approved and you have your Net ID, you may submit an application.
Off-Campus Housing
The Housing Office lists non-University housing in the Princeton area at Off-Campus Housing (The Housing Office also maintains a bulletin board that lists new offerings not yet on their web page.)
Options for Housing in the Princeton area are limited. Other areas within commuting distance are located in Mercer and Middlesex Counties, New Jersey; and Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
International Postdocs
Princeton University Office of Visa Services (located within the Davis Center) processes visa applications and offers information about visas and taxes to international scholars. You can visit their website for helpful resources.
The Princeton International Center provides services to help international scholars adjust to life at Princeton. They offer intercultural outreach and community building events.
