The O.K. Earl and Texaco Prize Postdoctoral Fellowships
The California Institute of Technology announces two fellowships in Geological and Planetary Sciences beginning with the 2010-11 Fall term. The O.K. Earl and Texaco Postdoctoral Fellowships are awards funded by endowments from Orrin K. Earl, Jr. and the Texaco Philanthropic Foundation. Each fellowship carries an annual stipend of $55,000 plus a research expense fund of $5,000 and one-way travel costs to
These fellowships have 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 the earth and planetary sciences, with particular emphasis on interdisciplinary work. Applicants with training in physics, chemistry, biology, or computer sciences are urged to apply. The Division is currently active in geobiology, geochemistry, geology, geophysics, petrology, seismology, environmental science and engineering, and atmospheric and planetary sciences. It is expected that each fellowship recipient be hosted by a division professor (designated by the Chairman) who will provide both financial support and intellectual guidance.
Materials in support of an application should include curriculum vitae, list of publications, and a one-page statement of research interests. Apply online here. Applicants may also submit in Word or .pdf format all materials and 3 letters of reference to miura@gps.caltech.edu. All applications and references are due by Friday, December 18, 2009.
Fellowship candidates will automatically be considered for other available postdoctoral positions at Caltech in their fields of interest.
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