AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship: The University of Toronto invites applications for the prestigious Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship. This fully-funded opportunity is designed for researchers interested in exploring artificial intelligence applications in the natural sciences and engineering, fostering interdisciplinary leadership.
Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship
Designation
Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area
Artificial Intelligence applications in Natural Sciences and Engineering
Location
University of Toronto, Canada
Eligibility/Qualification
- Completed PhD in natural sciences or engineering no earlier than January 1, 2023
- Must not hold another Postdoctoral Fellowship concurrently
- Strong academic background and leadership potential
- Synergy with the supervisory team
- International candidates must have a PhD before the award start date; Canadian citizens and permanent residents must complete their PhD within six months of the start date
- Secure a supervisor(s) with full-time budgetary tenure-stream appointment or status-only appointment at U of T
Job Description
The selected fellow will:
- Conduct cutting-edge research employing AI methodologies to address significant questions in the natural sciences or engineering
- Collaborate with a primary supervisor and co-supervisor to advance interdisciplinary projects
- Participate in training programs to enhance AI and computational skills
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a single PDF file that includes the following components:
- Application Form
- Research Proposal (3 pages max)
- Bibliography (1 page max)
- AI in Science Training Plan (1 page max)
- Candidate Statement (2 pages max)
- Significance of Leadership Contributions (1 page max)
- Applicant’s CV
- Two confidential letters of reference
Applications must be emailed to the Schmidt Futures Program Manager at schmidtfutures@utoronto.ca with the subject line: “APPLICANT NAME: SCHMIDT FELLOWS PDF APPLICATION.”
Last Date for Apply
October 8, 2025, by 5 PM EST
Join us in pushing the frontiers of research at the intersection of artificial intelligence and the natural sciences!
