Provost’s STEM Postdoctoral Fellow Program: Brown University is seeking candidates for the Provost’s STEM Postdoctoral Fellow Program. This program aims to appoint fellows for two years to form a multidisciplinary cohort of scholars with tenure-track faculty aspirations. The fellows will have the opportunity to build creative and influential projects across STEM disciplines within Brown University’s collaborative environment, with the potential for teaching and mentoring engagements.
Designation: Provost’s STEM Postdoctoral Fellow
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | STEM disciplines |
| Location | Brown University, Providence RI |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Recent Ph.D. in any STEM area before the start of the position; demonstrated support for diversity and inclusion through research, teaching, and service; exceptional promise of contributions to their departments’ scholarship |
Job Description: Successful candidates will work under the close guidance of discipline-specific Brown faculty and collaborate with a community to galvanize and coordinate cross-disciplinary activity as part of Brown’s STEMJazz organization. The fellows will engage in bi-weekly cohort meetings for technical exchange and participate in university-sponsored workshops to amplify skills, productivity, and impact in preparation for academic careers. Fellowship positions will commence on July 1, 2025, and may consider other start dates. Fellows will be considered in all STEM disciplines represented in the university’s academic departments, centers, and institutes across Engineering, the Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and the School of Public Health. Dual career couples are also encouraged to apply, and accommodations will be made to meet their needs.
How to Apply: Applicants must submit a cover letter listing up to three academic departments, centers, and/or institutes aligned with their expertise and interests, a CV, a research statement that exhibits their potential for multidisciplinary work, and a diversity statement summarizing their past and planned contributions to diversity and inclusion in their discipline and potential allied disciplines. Optional: Candidates may arrange for up to three letters of reference to be submitted on their behalf. Applicants must use Interfolio to apply. Inquiries may be addressed to Christopher Rose, Director of STEMJazz Programs at: christopher_rose@brown.edu.
Last Date for Apply: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, but candidates are strongly encouraged to submit complete applications by November 1st, 2024. Application reviews and interviewing will commence immediately, so early applications are highly encouraged.
