Beckman Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships: Applications are now open for the 2024 Beckman Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships. These prestigious fellowships offer an exceptional opportunity for outstanding scientists to engage in interdisciplinary research at the Beckman Institute. Join us in advancing cutting-edge research and contributing to the core values of excellence, collaboration, integrity, transdisciplinarity, exploration, and diversity.
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Interdisciplinary Research
Location: Beckman Institute, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. degree or equivalent obtained within the last 10 years.
- Proposed research plan should align with the Beckman Institute’s research portfolio.
Job Description: The Beckman Institute offers three annual postdoctoral fellowship programs that provide a unique opportunity for selected scholars to engage in a three-year fellowship of interdisciplinary research. These programs include:
- Beckman Institute Postdoctoral Fellows Program: Recruits four to six outstanding scientists annually to work at the Beckman Institute. Established in 1991 by the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation.
- Beckman-Brown Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Fellows Program: Selects one outstanding researcher annually. Initiated in 2015, this program honors Dr. and Mrs. Arnold Beckman and Dr. Theodore “Ted” Brown.
- Cancer Center at Illinois – Beckman Institute Postdoctoral Fellows Program: Supports up to three fellows pursuing projects that bridge basic cancer sciences and engineering. Fellows collaborate with faculty mentors from CCIL and Beckman Institute to develop transdisciplinary skills.
Program Benefits:
- Fellows receive an annual salary of $63,000.
- A research budget of $25,000 is provided for research activities, including supplies, equipment, conference attendance, and workshops.
- Appointments are annual and can last for up to three years.
- Fellows are required to write annual reports and maintain monthly check-ins with the Beckman Institute director.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their applications by 5 p.m. CST on Monday, November 20, 2023. The application package should include:
- A detailed curriculum vitae (CV)
- A research plan aligned with the Beckman Institute’s portfolio
- Four letters of reference, including:
- Two letters regarding the applicant’s prior work experience
- Two letters from proposed Beckman Institute faculty mentors/collaborators (at least one being a full-time or part-time member of the Beckman Institute faculty), explaining their intent to support the applicant’s research plan.
For detailed application instructions and to apply, please visit our [application portal](Insert Application Portal Link).
Last Date for Apply: 5 p.m. CST, Monday, 20 November 2023
Join the Beckman Institute as a Postdoctoral Fellow and be part of a vibrant community dedicated to pioneering research and innovation. Apply now and shape the future of interdisciplinary research!
