Smithsonian Biodiversity Genomics Postdoctoral Fellowship Program 2024/2025 (up to $62,000) Deadline: 15 October, 2024
Applications for the Smithsonian Biodiversity Genomics Postdoctoral Fellowship Program 2024/2025 are now open. The Smithsonian Institution (SI) Postdoctoral Fellowship in Biodiversity Genomics promotes collaborative research in these fields involving comparative genomic approaches such as phylogenomics, population genomics, metagenomics or transcriptomics, and have a component that involves significant bioinformatics analysis.
The Smithsonian’s molecular research facilities are located at National Museum of Natural History (NMNH), Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute/National Zoological Park (SCBI/NZP), Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC), and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) in the Republic of Panama. Collaboration among SI facilities is encouraged.
Stipend
- The stipend for Postdoctoral and Senior Fellows is $62,000 per year (twelve months). Stipends are prorated for periods of less than twelve months.
- In addition to the stipend, allowances to assist with the fellow’s research related expenses and for temporary relocation to the Smithsonian are possible. A maximum research allowance of $5,000 is available. The amount awarded will be determined based upon the budget and justification presented by the applicant. The budget for the research allowance should not include costs for relocation to the Smithsonian, which is awarded separately. The Office of Academic Appointments and Internships cannot provide funds for the travel or living expenses of dependents. All funds provided under Smithsonian fellowships, including stipends and research and travel allowances, are subject to tax.
Eligibility
- Applicants must propose to conduct research in-residence for a period of 12 to 24 months.
- Applicants must have completed or be near completion of the Ph.D. Recipients who have not completed the Ph.D. at the time of application must provide proof of completion of the degree before the fellowship begins.
- Applicants interested in conducting research at these facilities are strongly encouraged to contact potential advisors/hosts at any of the Smithsonian’s various Museums and Research Institutes prior to proposal preparation and submission.
Deadline: 15 October, 2024
Application
All applications must be submitted by October 15, 2024 11:59 PM EST through SOLAA. Notification of decisions will be made early March.
For more information, visit Smithsonian Fellowship.
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