Postdoctoral Fellowships at the SETI: The SETI Institute invites applications for two prestigious postdoctoral fellowships – the Baruch S. Blumberg Postdoctoral Fellowship for Astrobiology and the William J. Welch Postdoctoral Fellowship for Technosignature Research. These fellowships provide a unique opportunity for early-career scientists to conduct original research projects at the SETI Institute under the mentorship of leading experts.
🌌 Fellowship Opportunities: SETI Institute offers two postdoctoral fellowships – Baruch S. Blumberg for Astrobiology and William J. Welch for Technosignature Research.
📅 Deadlines: Application submission opens on January 16th, 2024, and closes on March 1st, 2024, with awardees notified in April.
💰 Compensation: Base compensation for both fellowships is $85,000/year, with additional funds for benefits, travel, and research allowance.
🔍 Scope – Blumberg Fellowship: Focus on innovative astrobiology research, exploring biosignature detection methods related to coevolution, universal markers of life, and more.
🚀 Scope – Welch Fellowship: Emphasizes advancements in radio astronomy techniques, interstellar medium, and cutting-edge technology for cosmic exploration, including non-radio astronomy technosignature proposals.
📚 Application Materials: Applicants must submit a CV, references, previous/current research statement, and a research proposal statement in a single PDF to fellowships@seti.org by March 1st, 2024.
🤝 Selection Criteria: Evaluation based on relevant preparation, scientifically-compelling research project articulation, and potential to contribute to an interdisciplinary team.
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area:
- Baruch S. Blumberg Fellowship: Innovation in Astrobiology and Exploration
- William J. Welch Fellowship: Engineering the Future of Cosmic Exploration (with emphasis on radio astronomy techniques, interstellar medium, and advanced instrumentation)
Location: SETI Institute, Northern California, USA
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. in a relevant field
- Strong research track record
- Commitment to interdisciplinary research and teamwork
- Open to both US citizens and non-citizens
Job Description: These full-time, two-year fellowships offer a potential 1-year extension. Fellows will work on cutting-edge research projects with access to top researchers, industry experts, and the Hat Creek Radio Observatory. The compensation for 2024 is $85,000/year with additional funds for benefits, travel, and research allowance.
How to Apply:
- Assemble application elements into a single .pdf document.
- Email the document to fellowships@seti.org with the subject “[Full Name] Application for [Blumberg or Welch] Fellowship”.
- Application elements include CV, references, previous/current research statement, and research proposal statement.
Last Date for Apply: 01 March 2024 (Application deadline for both Blumberg and Welch)
Postdoctoral Fellowships at the SETI Institute
| Job Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation/Company | SETI Institute |
| Research Field | Astrobiology, Technosignature Research |
| Designation | Postdoctoral Fellow |
| Location | Northern California, USA |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Ph.D. in a relevant field; Strong research track record; Commitment to interdisciplinary research and teamwork |
| Application Deadline | March 1, 2024 (for both Blumberg and Welch Fellowships) |
| Type of Contract | Full-time, 2+1 year positions |
| Compensation | $85,000/year + additional funds for benefits, travel, and research allowance |
| Contact | asaroian@seti.org |
Deadlines
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 16, 2024 | Application submission opens for both Blumberg and Welch |
| March 1, 2024 | Applications are due for both Blumberg and Welch |
| April 1, 2024 | Welch Awardees notified of acceptance |
| April 30, 2024 | Blumberg Awardees notified of acceptance |
Scope
Baruch S. Blumberg Fellowship
- Signatures of Coevolution
- Universal markers of life
- Life and complexity
- Biophysical models
- Detection pathways (including AI/ML)
- Intersections of astrobiology with quantum physics
William J. Welch Fellowship
- Advanced radio astronomical techniques
- The interstellar medium
- Development of cutting-edge instrumentation and technology in radio astronomy
- Technosignature proposals (not primarily focused on radio astronomy) demonstrating synergy with the mentioned domains.
Application Materials
- Up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV)
- Names and contact information for 3 references
- Previous and Current Research statement (3 pages)
- Research Proposal statement (3 pages)
Page Limits
- Previous and Current Research Statement and Research Proposal Statement: 3 pages maximum each (references excluded).
- Figures and/or tables allowed, counting towards the page limit.
- Text not denser than 12pt Times New Roman single-spaced, with margins at least 1in.
Selection Criteria
- Relevant preparation demonstrated via Prior and Current Research Statement and CV.
- Articulation of a scientifically-compelling research project matching available resources and facilities.
- Potential to contribute to an interdisciplinary team and develop scientific leadership skills.
