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MIT distinguished postdoctoral fellowships

The Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences (EAPS) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology invites applications for the . The program supports exceptional early-career scientists with interests in the broad range of disciplines represented in the EAPS department. Fellows pursue independent research but are also encouraged to collaborate with one or more faculty in the department. A faculty mentor hosts each fellow. Applicants are encouraged to contact prospective faculty mentors. MIT postdoctoral researchers receive mentoring and opportunities for career development throughout the postdoctoral period. 

The program appoints new fellows each year through a competitive process. Appointments are for two years. Each fellow receives an annual stipend of $64,000, full coverage of premiums for affiliate health and basic dental and vision insurance, and an allowance of $5,000 per year for research and relocation expenses.

Each selected fellow will be appointed to a named fellowship. Named fellowships include the Crosby Fellowship, the Houghton Fellowship, and the Lorenz Fellowship. Houghton fellows are additionally invited to contribute to educational activities in the department, at a level to be determined in consultation with the faculty mentor.

A complete application must include a curriculum vitae containing a list of publications, a two-page plan (including figures but excluding references) of research to be conducted during the fellowship, and three reference letters to be provided separately.

Applications are being accepted at Academic Jobs Online:

To receive full consideration, complete applications must be received by November 16, 2018.

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.