W. M. KECK INSTITUTE FOR SPACE STUDIES POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

Solicitation Release Date: 29 September 2011
Application Deadline: NOON PST 29 November 2011

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/postdoc2011/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, 2009, in any discipline. Awards will
typically be for two years, starting in 2012, at an annual stipend of
$62,300 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/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 2012. Caltech
is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women,
minorities, veterans and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.