CCR Princeton RSM

Position Description
Center for Communications Research, Princeton


https://ccr-princeton.org
The Center for Communications Research, Princeton (CCR Princeton) is seeking
new research staff members in mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science,
engineering, data science, and related fields to join our team.
Who We Are


CCR Princeton and its sister institutions, CCR La Jolla and CCS Bowie, form the
Center for Communications and Computing, a Federally Funded Research and
Development Center (FFRDC) that is a division of the Institute for Defense Analyses
(IDA). We work under long-term contract to the National Security Agency to
address scientific problems related to its mission.
We are a collaborative research institution looking to add self-motivated colleagues
who like working on hard problems. Solutions often come from interdisciplinary
collaboration, drawing on knowledge from mathematics, computer science, statistics,
and signals analysis. Some projects require deep and sophisticated mathematics,
others the latest computational technologies, and many require both.
How We Work


We have a shared-credit environment and a flat organizational structure.
Collaboration is encouraged by an "open door" policy, informal conversations at
daily tea, regular seminars, and easy access to spontaneous discussion sessions. The
result is small, flexible working groups, with researchers free to choose what to work
on according to their interests and expertise.
Each summer we hold an intensive ten-week program, SCAMP (Summer
Conference on Applied Mathematical Problems), where researchers from academia,
government, and industry join us to collaborate with our research staff on focused
problems that change from year to year.
Rather than recruiting in specific subfields, we are looking for individuals with
exceptional demonstrated research ability. Applicants will normally have a Ph.D. or
equivalent. In addition to internal work, we encourage continued academic research,
and support travel to both internal and external conferences.
Location and Requirements


CCR Princeton is in central New Jersey, and there are excellent schools and many
enjoyable activities in the area. We maintain close relations with Princeton
University and the Institute for Advanced Study, both of which are nearby. In
addition to easy access to New York City and Philadelphia, Princeton is a bikeable,
cosmopolitan town with high-quality options for dining and the arts.
You must be a US citizen and be able to obtain an appropriate security clearance,
which we will sponsor. Researchers may be able to begin work without a security
clearance, performing unclassified or academic work while awaiting clearance. The
start date for this position is flexible.
Benefits and How to Apply


CCR Princeton offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including moving
expenses, medical and dental insurance, generous 10% contribution towards an
employee’s retirement plan, HSA or FSA, life and disability insurance, and an on-
site gym. Our work schedule is extremely flexible and offers a healthy work-life
balance with generous vacation time.
Please see below for which materials to submit to apply on Mathjobs.org
Applications received by November 15, 2026 will receive full consideration, but
those received after that date will still be accepted.
IDA is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working
environment that is free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex
(including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, national origin, age,
disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, genetic characteristic, or any
other legally protected condition.
For further information, please contact Wayne Raskind, Director at [email protected]