Postdoc Abroad

Postdoctoral Scholar Program at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, USA

September 23, 2021

Designation/Position- Postdoctoral Scholar Program

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, USA invites application for Postdoctoral Scholar Program from eligible and interested candidates

About- WHOI is the largest private, non-proﬁt oceanographic institution in the world. Awards are granted to recent doctorates in oceanography, chemistry, engineering, geology, mathematics, meteorology, physics, biology, economics, marine policy, and any field that may contribute to WHOI’s core mission.

Postdoctoral Scholar Program

Summary

Awards are granted to recent doctorates in oceanography, engineering, geology, mathematics, meteorology, economics, physics, biology, and any field that may contribute to WHOI’s core mission.
Recipients of the 2022-2023 awards will receive an annual stipend of $63,300 for an 18-month appointment, plus relocation and health and welfare allowances.
Applications are required by October 15, 2021, and can be found on the Research Areas link to the left of this page.
For confidential support call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or see www.samaritans.org for details.

Table Of Contents

Designation/Position- Postdoctoral Scholar Program
Research/Job Area-
Location- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, USA
Eligibility/Qualification–
Job/Position Description-
How to Apply-
Last Date for Apply– 15 October 2021

Research/Job Area-

Applications will be accepted from new or recent doctoral recipients with research interests associated with the following:

Research Departments

Applicants who wish to conduct research on topics of general interest to one or more of the departments are encouraged to apply. Interdepartmental research, including with the Marine Policy Center, is also encouraged. Information about the individual Departments and their research can be found by visiting the following department links.

Location- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, USA

Eligibility/Qualification–

In order to be eligible for one of these awards, applicants must have received their doctoral degree no more than 3 years before their start date.
A doctoral degree is required at the time of appointment, but not at the time of application.
It is also expected that candidates will have a command of the English language.
The following groups are not eligible for the Scholar competition: MIT-WHOI Joint Program Students; those holding any type of WHOI appointment at the post-doctorate level during the 12 months prior to December 31st of the Scholar application year; and those with more than 12 total months as a WHOI guest student, or who have a formal doctoral (co)advisor who is a WHOI employee.

Job/Position Description-

Applications are required by October 15, 2021. Awardees can initiate their study and research period at the Institution any time after January 1 and before December 1st of the year following the award notification.
December 1st is a firm deadline.
It is expected that awardees will physically reside at WHOI for at least two-thirds of their total postdoctoral award period.
Recipients of the 2022-2023 awards will receive an annual stipend of $63,300 for an 18-month appointment, plus relocation and health and welfare allowances.
Limited support is also available for travel expenses, equipment, supplies, and special services. Although extensions to this fellowship are rare, WHOI Postdoctoral Scholars are able to submit proposals to extend their stay as a Postdoctoral Investigator.
Sponsors are committed to supporting Scholars in their career development.

How to Apply-

Eligible and interested candidates can apply online.

World Health Organization (WHOI) awards recognise outstanding contributions to ocean sciences and engineering. Criteria for awards include demonstrated research independence, productivity and novelty, and community service. Information about the research interests of the WHOI Scientific Staff can be found under the Research Areas link to the left.

In addition to the formal application form, the following are required:

a current CV or resume that shows educational background, work, and community services experiences;
a brief synopsis of the applicant’s doctoral dissertation (one-page abstract);
a minimum of three non-WHOI recommendation letters (All reference letters should be submitted online by the referee. We do not contact references to request letters. Reference writers should submit letters using the reference link, found to the left on this page); and
a concise statement (no longer than four pages) that addresses (1) research interests to be pursued at WHOI, (2) anticipated career plans, with an explanation of how postdoctoral research at WHOI would complement an applicant’s existing experience and preparation, and (3) interests in, experience with, and/or planned commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in research, teaching, and/or service in their career.

All Documents other than the CV are required to be double spaced with one-inch margins and font size of 11 or greater. Citations may extend beyond the page limit.