Simons Postdoctoral Fellowships in Marine Microbial Ecology

Simons Foundation’s Life Sciences Division Opportunity

The Simons Foundation’s Life Sciences division invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships to support candidates who intend to pursue a career in basic research on fundamental problems in marine microbial ecology, with an emphasis on understanding the role of microorganisms in shaping ocean processes and vice versa. We are interested in applicants with training in different disciplines, including modeling and theory development, as well as applicants already involved in ocean research.

Eligibility

Applicants should have received their Ph.D. or equivalent degree within three years of the fellowship’s start date. Preference will be for applicants with no more than one year of postdoctoral experience. U.S. citizens may choose a postdoctoral research sponsor in either the U.S. or Canada. Foreign applicants may choose a sponsor in the U.S. Awards can only be issued to nonprofit research universities or research institutions in the U.S. or Canada (in a campus within these countries).

The award is for three years, contingent upon satisfactory annual progress reports, and will include an annual stipend of $70,000 and an annual allowance of up to $25,000. 

Please contact the program director.

May 7, 2024

• Scientific inquiries:
  lifesciences@simonsfoundation.org