Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Marine science at Mote Marine Laboratory, USA

Mote Marine Laboratory (Mote) offers Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Marine science, USA

Study Subject(s):Marine science
Course Level: Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: Mote Marine Laboratory
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility:
A letter of interest and availability, including employment status Official academic transcript of doctoral studies and successful award or copy of the Ph.D. or equivalent professional degree Curriculum vitae A three-page essay describing the applicant’s intended research program and mentor. (Click for the mentor list.) Three representative journal publications (in press or published) As appropriate, the name and contact information of major professor and/or postdoctoral supervisor

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: Mote Marine Laboratory (Mote), an independent not-for-profit institution established in 1955, has recently adopted a new 2020 Vision & Strategic Plan that includes as one of Mote’s four core priorities, “Ensure the long-term prosperity of the research enterprise through focused staff recruitment and nurturing programs.” In order to address this specific priority, a new Mote Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program is being established with an initial goal of recruiting two such positions in late 2011. New Postdoctoral Fellows are expected to begin between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31, 2011. Each full-time position includes: Annual salary of $40,000 Health insurance provided with family options Benefits include an opt-in retirement plan with employer matching, leaves for holidays, illness and vacation and other benefits. Dedicated office/laboratory space Funds for startup, operations and travel. Each Fellowship position will be for a period of two years (assuming appropriate first-year progress). The Mote Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program goal is to have eight concurrent Fellowship positions overlapping each year by 2020.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: June 29 – Aug 1, 2011

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