Neukom Postdoctoral Fellowship (2027-2029)

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College's Neukom Institute invites applications for the Neukom Postdoctoral Fellowship in computational science. The two-year, full-time appointment with a possible third year extension starts Sept 1, 2027 and requires in-residence at Dartmouth.

Fellows will be mentored by faculty across two departments, reside in one, and teach one seminar course each year on a topic of their choosing. Applicants should hold a Ph.D., DMA, or MFA by Sept 1, 2027, show interdisciplinary collaboration,

Qualifications

• Interdisciplinary collaboration across disciplines.
• Evidence of independence and initiative.
• Degree by Sept 1, 2027 (PhD, DMA or MFA) in any field.

Responsibilities

• Mentored by faculty across two departments at Dartmouth.
• Take up residence in one department and teach one seminar per year.
• Engage in cross-disciplinary research with a computational component.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Independence and initiative

Education

Ph.D./DMA/MFA by Sept 1, 2027

Job description

Neukom Postdoctoral Fellowship (2027-2029)

Open date: Aug 1, 2026

Location

Hanover, NH

The Neukom Institute for Computational Science at Dartmouth College invites applications for the Neukom Postdoctoral Fellowship. We expect to appoint several postdoctoral Fellows, with anticipated start date of September 1, 2027. Neukom Postdoctoral Fellowships are interdisciplinary positions for recent Ph.D.s, DMAs, or MFAs whose research interests or practice cuts across traditional disciplinary boundaries, and has some computational component, whether it be a framing concept for intellectual exploration or an explicit part of the work that is pursued. Qualified candidates should have a history of collaborative work across disciplines, while also showing evidence of independence and initiative. For information about current Neukom Fellows, please visit: https://neukom.dartmouth.edu/research/neukom-postdoctoral-fellows/current-fellows.

The Neukom Postdoctoral Fellowships are two-year full-time appointments with the possibility of a third year extension. Other than standard research trips, Fellows are expected to be in residence at Dartmouth College. Neukom Fellows will be mentored by faculty in two departments at Dartmouth College, take up residence in one department, and will teach one seminar course each year on a subject of their interest. Applicants should contact prospective mentors before applying. Successful applications usually include agreement from current faculty to serve as mentors. The fellowship salary for 2027-2029 will be $70,000 per year (pro-rated in the event of early departure). Fellowships come with an annual research stipend of $5,000 per year. When warranted, additional funds maybe available to suppliment including the CompX Faculty grant. Fellows are eligible for certain benefits, as well as professional development opportunities with the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies, including their community initiatives.

Dartmouth is committed to academic excellence and encourages the open exchange of ideas within a culture of mutual respect. Dartmouth welcomes people with different backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives and believes that diversity in all its forms enhances academic excellence. Applicants are welcome to address in their materials how their research, teaching, service, and/or life experiences prepare them to serve Dartmouth’s commitment to academic excellence in an environment that is welcoming to all.

The Neukom Fellows Program and the Neukom Institute are made possible by a generous gift from Mr. William H. Neukom, Dartmouth College Class of 1964.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D., DMA, or MFA in any discipline, or have a degree conferred no later than September 1, 2027.

Selection criteria include: research interests strongly intersecting with the theme of computation; demonstrated interest in multidisiplinary research; evidence of ability to think outside traditional paradigms; and potential to contribute to an interdisciplinary community of scholars.

General inquiries should be directed to the Neukom Institute Associate Director, Christine Ellen ([e-mail]).

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