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School of Science Postdoctoral Fellowship
  • Job Number: 24427
  • Functional Area: Research - Scientific
  • Department: School of Science
  • School Area: Science
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes
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Job Description

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW, School of Science, to join the School of Science Postdoctoral Fellowship program: A three-year fellowship that includes an academic leadership module comprised of workshops and seminars on a variety of topics pertaining to career advancement and mentorship by one or more School of Science faculty.                                        

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: current Ph.D. or expected in 2025 and scholarly expertise in a related area; scientific excellence as demonstrated by outstanding scientific talent, and originality, with an exceptional ability for innovation and cross disciplinary research. Job #24427

This cohort-based fellowship program is expected to begin in September 2025. Appointments may be extended with funding from the department and/or PI, subject to MIT’s policies on postdoctoral appointments and timelines.

Candidates will need to submit a CV, and a 1-2 page research proposal.

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 8, 2024.

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. See here to find prospective mentors and learn more about the research conducted within the school.

9/18/2024