The Stanback Postdoctoral Fellowship in Global Environmental Science

The California Institute of Technology invites applications for a fellowship in Global Environmental Science beginning with the 2009-10 Fall term. The Stanback Postdoctoral Fellowship is funded by an endowment generously provided to the Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences by Foster and Coco Stanback. Each fellowship carries an annual stipend of $55,000 plus a research expense fund of $5,000 and one-way travel costs to Pasadena. The duration of each appointment is normally two years, contingent upon completion of the Ph.D. degree and good progress in the first year.  Fellows are eligible to participate in Caltechs health and dental program.

This fellowship has been established to support the research of scientists typically within two years after receipt of the Ph.D. The intent of the program is to identify and support innovative and creative work in global environmental science. It is expected that each fellowship recipient be hosted by a professor (designated by the Chairman of the division of Geological and Planetary Sciences) who will provide both additional financial support and intellectual guidance.

Materials in support of an application should include a curriculum vitae, list of publications, and a one-page statement of research interests. These should be sent in Word or .pdf format to marcia@gps.caltech.edu. The candidate should also request that three letters of reference be sent to the same e-mail address.  All applications and references are due by Friday, February 27, 2009.

Fellowship candidates will automatically be considered for other available postdoctoral positions at Caltech in their fields of interest.

Caltech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women, minorities, veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.