2013 W. M. KECK INSTITUTE FOR SPACE STUDIES POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

Solicitation Release Date:  01 October 2012 Application Deadline: NOON PST
28 November 2012

The W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies at the California Institute of
Technology announces an opportunity for highly qualified individuals to
apply for postdoctoral fellowships to conduct research in space science and
engineering.  The primary purpose of the Keck Institute for Space Studies
(KISS) is to develop breakthrough planetary, Earth, astrobiology, and
astrophysics space mission concepts and technology by bringing together a
broad spectrum of scientists and engineers for sustained scientific and
technical interaction.  The Keck Institute Fellowships will support
outstanding recent postdoctoral scientists to conduct research that is
broadly related to the goals of the Keck Institute for Space Studies and its
funded study programs. 

Please see http://www.kiss.caltech.edu/postdoc2012/index.html for additional
information. This program is open to applicants of any nationality who have
earned (or will have earned) their doctoral degrees on or after January 1,
2010, in any discipline.   Awards will typically be for two years, starting
in 2012, at an annual stipend of $64,500 plus benefits, and an additional
allowance of $7,000 per year for travel and other research costs.  A
one-time $4,000 relocation allowance is also provided. Applicants should
identify abilities and research plans that are relevant to the previous,
ongoing or proposed study programs of the Institute.  Consideration will
also be given to applicants who propose research in areas of potential
future interest to the Keck Institute. Applications must include a letter of
endorsement from a Caltech Campus/Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) postdoc
sponsor who is associated with the Institute (a list of eligible sponsors is
available on the website). Postdoctoral fellows may reside on the Caltech
campus or at JPL, based on the location of the postdoctoral sponsor.

Up to two Keck Institute Fellowships will be awarded in 2013. Caltech is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities, veterans
and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.