School of Science Postdoctoral Fellowship

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); Presencial; USD 88.000 - 94.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation allowance

Research allowance

Health insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Massachusetts Institute of Technology invites applications for its postdoctoral fellowship program in the MIT School of Science. This three-year, cohort-based program starts September 2027 and seeks world-class scientists who work across disciplinary boundaries, while engaging in leadership, mentorship and professional development training.

Requirements include a PhD by August 2027, scientific excellence and exceptional ability for cross-disciplinary research.

Formación

• PhD by August 2027 is required.
• Demonstrated scientific excellence and cross-disciplinary research ability.

Responsabilidades

• Participate in leadership, mentorship and professional development training.
• Conduct world-class research across disciplinary boundaries.

Conocimientos

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Educación

PhD in scientific field

Descripción del empleo

The Office of the Dean, MIT School of Science, invites applications for its postdoctoral fellowship program. This three-year cohort-based program is expected to start September 2027. We seek to assemble a diverse cohort ofworld-class scientists who are conducting research across disciplinary boundaries. In addition to their research, fellows in this cohort will participate in leadership, mentorship and professional development training. Appointments may be extended with funding from the department and/or Principal Investigator (PI), subject to MIT’s policies on postdoctoral appointments and timelines. REQUIRED: PhD in scientific field (granted by Aug 2027), scientific excellence and an exceptional ability for innovation and cross disciplinary research.Candidates must submit the following documents:

• i) Curriculum Vitae (CV);
• ii) 2-page research proposal,describing how their research crosses disciplinary boundaries;
• iii) Two letters of recommendation: one from a current supervisor; one from the MIT faculty who will mentor the research;
• iv) (Optional) one paragraph description of how their appointment aligns with the MIT Values Statement;

The deadline for applications is November 15, 2026. Current postdocs at MIT and international candidates are eligible to apply. This fellowship carries a stipend of $88,000, relocation allowance of $5,000, research allowance of $15,000, plus employee benefits such as health insurance.

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MIT is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. View MIT Policy on Non Discrimination and EEOC’s Know Your Rights. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including possible verification of any findings of misconduct (or pending investigations) from prior employers.