2013-2014 Omidyar Fellowship at the Santa Fe Institute is now open for applications from postdoctoral candidates. As thought leaders who shape the future of science, Omidyar Fellows participate in a provocative training program structured to develop leadership skills throughout their three-year residencies and beyond. The program focuses on sustained mentoring relationships with SFI resident and external faculty, skill development workshops, off-campus research and teaching experiences, and the variety of scholarly leadership and science management opportunities at SFI.
The Institute has no formal programs or departments. Research is collaborative and spans the physical, natural, and social sciences. Most research is theoretical and/or computational in nature, although some research includes an empirical component. SFI averages 15 resident faculty, 95 external faculty, and 250 visitors per year. SFI’s research themes and interests of its faculty and current fellows can be found on their website.
The Omidyar Fellowship at the Santa Fe Institute is made possible by a generous gift from Pam and Pierre Omidyar.
In Summary, Omidyar Fellowship at the Santa Fe Institute offers you:
- – transdisciplinary collaboration with leading researchers worldwide
- – up to three years in residence in Santa Fe, New Mexico
- – discretionary research and collaboration funds
- – competitive salary and generous benefits
- – a structured leadership training program
- – unparalleled intellectual freedom
Eligibility Requirements:
- – a Ph.D. in any discipline (or expected Ph.D. by September 2013)
- – strong computational and quantitative skills
- – an exemplary academic record
- – a proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- – a demonstrated interest in multidisciplinary research
- – evidence of the ability to think outside traditional paradigms
Applications are welcome from:
- – candidates from any country
- – candidates from any discipline
- – women and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply
SFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Application Materials:
Interested candidates must submit the following:
- Curriculum vitae (including publications list).
- Statement of research interests (max. 2 pages) including a short description of the research you would like to pursue and why.
- Description of interest in SFI (max. 1 page) that describes your potential contribution to the SFI community and also explains the potential impact of SFI on your research. Consider addressing one or more of the following: What kind of input from other fields would most improve your future research? What type of multidisciplinary workshop might you want to organize during your Fellowship? What aspects of your present or future research are difficult to pursue in a traditional academic environment?
- Three letters of recommendation from scholars who know your work. (The letters should be sent independent of the application. When you complete the online application, please be prepared to provide e-mail addresses of the three individuals who will recommend you. SFI will contact them directly with instructions for submitting letters.)
- (Optional) A copy of one paper you have written in English, either published or unpublished.
How to Apply
The Institute only accepts application made via their online application site. Please visit their website and read all necessary materials on the site before applying. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please contact [email protected]
If you have any questions about applying, send an email to: [email protected]
Deadline: November 1, 2012. They will conduct interviews in January 2013.
For information, and to apply, click here