MBI Postdoctoral Fellowships

The International Society for Bayesian Analysis; North Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in North Carolina is offering a one-year renewable postdoctoral fellowship aimed at fostering independent research in mathematical biosciences. Incoming fellows will receive tailored mentoring and collaborative support to establish professional projects. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled, with initial reviews starting December 15, 2018.

Qualifications

• Candidates should provide a curriculum vita, a research statement, and three letters of recommendation.
• Fellowships are renewable for up to two additional years contingent on performance.

Responsibilities

• Engage in integrated programs of tutorials, working seminars, workshops.
• Collaborate with mathematical and bioscience partners.
• Establish collaborative projects with a professional mentor.

Job description

MBI postdoctoral fellows engage in an integrated program of tutorials, working seminars, workshops, and interactions with their mathematical and bioscience collaborators. These activities are geared toward providing the tools to pursue an independent research program with an emphasis on collaborative research in the mathematical biosciences. MBI-facilitated activities are tailored to the needs of each postdoctoral fellow.

Postdoctoral fellows participate in all aspects of the MBI’s scientific programs. Fellows will have a professional mentor appointed from the MBI directorate who will help the postdoc establish collaborative projects in the mathematical biosciences and provide career advice as needed. MBI postdoctoral fellowships are one-year appointments renewable for up to two additional years, contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funds. Co-sponsored postdoctoral positions may also be available.

Applying for an MBI Postdoctoral Fellowship:

• Applicants should provide a curriculum vita, a research statement, and three letters of recommendation.
• Application review will begin December 15, 2018 and will continue until available positions are filled.

The Mathematical Biosciences Institute adheres to the AA/EOE hiring guidelines.