Applications for Postdoctoral Fellowships in Marine Microbial Ecology

The Simons Foundation welcomes applications for its Simons Postdoctoral Fellowships in Marine Microbial Ecology

Through the program, three-year fellowships with an annual stipend of $65,000 and an annual allowance of up to $25,000 will be awarded in support of 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. The allowance may be spent on health insurance for the fellow and his/her family, other benefits as required by the institution, research supplies, small equipment (including computers), attendance at scientific meetings, and other research-related travel. Up to $2,000 of the allowance may be used for relocation of the fellow and family to the host institution. Relocation costs must be in accordance with the policies of the host institution

The foundation is particularly interested in applicants with training in different fields, as well as applicants with experience in modeling or theory development. While these cross-disciplinary applicants will receive particular attention, applicants already involved in ocean research are also encouraged to apply. The foundation anticipates awarding five fellowships in 2021

To be eligible, applicants should have received their PhD 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 may only be issued to nonprofit research universities or research institutions in the U.S. or Canada (in a campus within these countries).

See the Simons Foundation website for complete program guidelines and application instructions.