Careers

IAS employees are able to choose between three healthcare plan options for medical coverage. Each option includes prescription coverage and vision coverage. Dental coverage is also available.

Life Insurance and AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to IAS employees at 1.5X their respective annual salary. Employees are also covered under private short-term and long-term disability plans and have the opportunity to purchase additional voluntary insurance for themselves, their spouse and children.

The Institute contributes 9.5% of an employee’s base compensation up to the Social Security wage base and 15% of base compensation above the wage base to the IRS cap into a 401(a) Plan. Employees may participate in a voluntary tax-deferred annuity plan into a 403(b) Plan.

Employees are eligible to take college-credit courses that either enhance skills in their current position or prepare them for another appointment at IAS. The reimbursement is 100% of the first $1,500 in tuition and fees and 75% of the remaining costs up to a maximum of $5,250 per year. 

IAS employees are able to earn up to 28 days per fiscal year of paid time off. In addition, employees usually have paid time off on IAS holidays. The Institute's holiday schedule is announced annually and normally includes: New Year’s Day, President’s Day, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and the days between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Position Summary

The Communications department seeks a detail-oriented, administratively focused temporary staff member to provide day-to-day operational support across the team’s publications, digital, and events workstreams. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives on organization, accuracy, and keeping multiple moving pieces on track. 

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Asset & Database Management

• Maintain and update the Lightroom photo database
• Archive Communications materials on the PA Drive 

Photography & Vendor Coordination

• Book photographers for Institute events and editorial needs
• Provide staffing and back-end support for Communications-led events, including Photo Day

Advertising & Publications Support

• Coordinate the placement of Town Topics advertisements
• Coordinate reviews and approvals for print publications
• Collect and organize resources for the Scholarship Report, Record of Events, and News of the Institute Community (within the Institute Letter)

Editorial Support

• Copyedit materials for Events promotions
• Draft eNews content for wider team review
• Process and track correction requests

Digital & Website

• Upload Communications content (e.g., IAS News articles) to the website
• Update website press clips on an ongoing basis
• Perform periodic website updates, including boilerplate language and publication PDFs

Monitoring & Reporting

• Conduct baseline news and social media monitoring
• Collect metrics and supporting resources for departmental reporting

All other duties assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in communications or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 programs (e.g., Word, Excel) and collaboration tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Adobe Lightroom experience
• Experience supporting events and coordinating with external vendors

Working Conditions

• Must be able to remain mobile for prolonged periods of time.
• Public-facing position with frequent interaction with staff, faculty, and scholars.

The Institute for Advanced Study retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position at any time.

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The anticipated pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00 per hour.  This is a temporary non-benefit-eligible position. NJ Paid Sick Leave accrual is available.

For consideration, please provide a cover letter with your resume, using this link: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/4575030/Institute-for-Advanced-Study/Communications-Assistant---Temporary---25-hours-per-week

The Institute for Advanced Study is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Institute

Since its founding in 1930, the Institute for Advanced Study has served as a model for protecting and promoting independent inquiry, prompting the establishment of similar institutes around the world, and underscoring the importance of academic freedom worldwide. Current philanthropic support and a reliable stream of endowment-generated revenue allow its permanent Faculty and visiting researchers (known as Members) to freely determine the course of their study. The Institute’s mission and culture have produced an exceptional record of achievement. Among its present and past Faculty and Members are 37 Nobel Laureates, 49 of the 68 Fields Medalists, and 25 of the 29 Abel Prize Laureates, as well as many MacArthur Fellows and Wolf Prize winners.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic/Mason position is responsible for general masonry and preventative maintenance duties. 

Essential Job Duties

Responsible for general masonry and preventative maintenance duties (90%)

• Performs mixing, color blending, forming, building, and repairing of various concrete, brick, and cinderblock structures. Smooths and finishes surfaces of poured concrete, which may include floors, walks, and sidewalks, steps, or curbs to specific textures, following specific work orders and utilizing appropriate supplies, equipment, and manual, power, or pneumatic masonry tools.
• May perform other masonry maintenance work, such as building and/or repairing brick, stone, and cinderblock walls; brick setting; brick pointing; ceramic tile grouting and setting; etc., following specific work orders and utilizing appropriate supplies, equipment, and manual, power, or pneumatic masonry tools.
• Effectively coordinates work to be completed with appropriate maintenance specialty; e.g., painting, electricity, carpentry, etc., to ensure a quality end product that is completed within established timeframes
• Ensures that all masonry equipment and supplies are maintained in a safe and secure environment at all times, including hoses, mixing equipment, tools, materials, ladders, and scaffolding.
• Provides assistance to other maintenance areas, as needed, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, grounds, snow removal, furniture moving, and various other general maintenance activities.

All other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor (10%)

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of masonry experience
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Proficiency with computer and work order platforms

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift and carry seventy-five pounds
• Ability to set up, climb, and perform work on ladders and scaffolding at various heights

The Institute for Advanced Study retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position at any time.

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $27.00-$33.00, depending on experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; flexible spending accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; tuition assistance; retirement plans; and an employee assistance program.

Use this link to apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/4582827/Institute-for-Advanced-Study/Maintenance-MechanicMason

The Institute for Advanced Study is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Institute 

Since its founding in 1930, the Institute for Advanced Study has served as a model for protecting and promoting independent inquiry, prompting the establishment of similar institutes around the world, and underscoring the importance of academic freedom worldwide. Current philanthropic support and a reliable stream of endowment-generated revenue allow its permanent Faculty and visiting researchers (known as Members) to freely determine the course of their study. The Institute’s mission and culture have produced an exceptional record of achievement. Among its present and past Faculty and Members are 37 Nobel Laureates, 49 of the 68 Fields Medalists, and 25 of the 29 Abel Prize Laureates, as well as many MacArthur Fellows and Wolf Prize winners.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the Research Software Engineer will collaborate on research and provide expertise related to high-performance computing for scientists, primarily working in the fields of astrophysics and particle physics. The Research Software Engineer will contribute to the research community at the Institute by working directly with faculty members in support of their research endeavors, helping to develop and maintain high-quality, highly optimized, and stable software for various research projects.  The candidate will actively participate in the research itself through these activities.

Essential Job Duties

Develop and maintain software in support of research taking place in the School of Natural Sciences (95%)

• Create, modify, and maintain software in support of new and ongoing research in the fields of astrophysics and particle physics
• Provide institutional expertise on high-performance computing, including code optimization, parallelization strategies, use of external libraries, and more
• Develop and maintain procedures for managing code bases and their ongoing support in line with modern software development best practices
• Serve as an internal consultant for scientists needing guidance on high-performance computation

All other duties as assigned by the Chief Information Officer(5%)

Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific field
• Experience in scientific software development and optimization, including applications on high-performance computers
• Experience with GPU-based programming
• Strong programming abilities, specifically with modern languages such as Python and C++
• Demonstrated skills in working with high-performance computing environments, specifically massively parallel systems
• Knowledge and experience with modern software development practices, including version control, continuous integration, and documentation tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on large parallel supercomputing systems, such as those provided at national and regional centers

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Working Conditions

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time.

The Institute for Advanced Study retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position at any time.

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The anticipated annual salary for this position is $120,000. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; flexible spending accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; tuition assistance; retirement plans; and an employee assistance program.

For consideration, please provide a cover letter with your resume using this link: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/4579782/Institute-for-Advanced-Study/Research-Software-Engineer

The Institute for Advanced Study is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Institute 

Since its founding in 1930, the Institute for Advanced Study has served as a model for protecting and promoting independent inquiry, prompting the establishment of similar institutes around the world, and underscoring the importance of academic freedom worldwide. Current philanthropic support and a reliable stream of endowment-generated revenue allow its permanent Faculty and visiting researchers (known as Members) to freely determine the course of their study. The Institute’s mission and culture have produced an exceptional record of achievement. Among its present and past Faculty and Members are 37 Nobel Laureates, 49 of the 68 Fields Medalists, and 25 of the 29 Abel Prize Laureates, as well as many MacArthur Fellows and Wolf Prize winners.

Position Summary

We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic Event Staff to join our team. As a member of our team, you will help execute our events with a positive and welcoming presence and contribute to our success with your attention to detail and strong customer service focus. You will report directly to the Event Manager.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Events Staffing Support (90%)

• Greet event attendees, scan or collect tickets, and direct guests to seating at lectures, concerts, and public programs
• Manage registration tables, monitor crowd flow, and answer participant questions, as needed for academic conferences and workshops
• Support event set up, including arranging tables and chairs, installing event equipment, and setting up catering
• Support event clean up, including removing temporary furniture and equipment
• Maintain a tidy event space, such as removing garbage or clearing tables
• Monitor and support special events and community activities, such as happy hour trivia, bingo, and children’s events

All other duties assigned (10%)

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong communication skills for receiving, implementing and providing instructions
• Excellent customer service skills to manage attendee requests
• Quick thinking and problem-solving abilities to resolve issues quickly 
• Basic reliability, punctuality, and flexibility to work evenings or weekends
• Collaboration skills to work well with other Events Team staff and campus events partners

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of events experience

Working Conditions

• Must be able to remain mobile for prolonged periods of time.
• Public-facing position with frequent interaction with staff, faculty, and scholars.
• Ability to handle physical work, including lifting, carrying, and setting up furniture and equipment

The Institute for Advanced Study retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position at any time.

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The anticipated pay for this position is $28.00 per hour.  This is a temporary non-benefit-eligible position.  NJ Paid Sick Leave accrual is available.

For consideration, please apply here with a cover letter and resume. https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/4542395/Institute-for-Advanced-Study/Temporary-Events-Staff---Sporadic-Hours 

The Institute for Advanced Study is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Institute

Since its founding in 1930, the Institute for Advanced Study has served as a model for protecting and promoting independent inquiry, prompting the establishment of similar institutes around the world, and underscoring the importance of academic freedom worldwide. Current philanthropic support and a reliable stream of endowment-generated revenue allow its permanent Faculty and visiting researchers (known as Members) to freely determine the course of their study. The Institute’s mission and culture have produced an exceptional record of achievement. Among its present and past Faculty and Members are 37 Nobel Laureates, 49 of the 68 Fields Medalists, and 25 of the 29 Abel Prize Laureates, as well as many MacArthur Fellows and Wolf Prize winners.