Massachusetts Institute of Technology, School of Science

Fellowship ID:

MIT-School of Science-POSTDOC [#28683]

Fellowship Title:

MIT School of Science Postdoctoral Fellowship

Fellowship Type:

Postdoctoral

Location:

Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States of America

Subject Areas:

Earth Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences
Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics
Cognitive Science (more...)

Appl Deadline:

2024/11/15 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2024/10/02, listed until 2024/11/15)

Description:

The Office of the Dean, MIT School of Science, invites applications for its inaugural postdoctoral fellowship program. This three-year cohort-based program is expected to start September 2025. We seek to assemble a diverse cohort of world-class scientists who are conducting research across disciplinary boundaries. In addition to their research, fellows in this cohort will participate in leadership, mentorship and professional development training. Appointments may be extended with funding from the department and/or PI, subject to MIT’s policies on postdoctoral appointments and timelines. REQUIRED: PhD in scientific field (granted by August 2025), scientific excellence and an exceptional ability for innovation and cross disciplinary research. Candidates must submit: i) Curriculum Vitae (CV); ii) 2-page research proposal, describing how their research crosses disciplinary boundaries; iii) Statement of support and commitment from the MIT faculty who will mentor the research; iv) (optional) one paragraph broader impacts description of how their appointment aligns with the MIT Values Statement which can be found at https://www.mit.edu/values/ Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee comprised of School of Science faculty and must be submitted through the MIT Jobs portal. The deadline for applications is November 15, 2024. Current postdocs at MIT and international candidates are eligible to apply. This fellowship carries a stipend of $85,000, relocation allowance of $5,000, research allowance of $15,000, plus employee benefits such as health insurance. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to contact potential mentors as early as possible. Visit School of Science Research and Academics (https://science.mit.edu/research-and-academics/) to find prospective mentors and learn more about the research conducted within the school.

Contact sos-dean-pd-fellowship@mit.edu

MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin. MIT’s full policy on Nondiscrimination can be found here. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including verifying any finding of misconduct (or pending investigation) from prior employers.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Curriculum Vitae
Research statement
Statement of Support from MIT Faculty Who Will Mentor Research
Optional Broader Impacts Statement

And anything else requested in the description.

Further Info:

science.mit.edu

School of Science, 6-131
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139