Departments - Applicants who wish to conduct
research on topics of general interest to one or more of the
departments are encouraged to apply. Interdepartmental
research, including with the Marine Policy Center, is also
encouraged. The Departments are:
Applied Ocean Physics & Engineering
Biology
Geology & Geophysics
Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry
Physical Oceanography
A joint USGS/WHOI award will be given to a postdoc
whose research is in an area of common interest between
USGS and WHOI Scientific Staff. The individual will interact
with both USGS and WHOI based advisors on their research.
The Center for Marine and Environmental
Radioactivity (CMER) will award a fellowship for research
on natural and human-made radioactive substances in the
environment including the study of their sources and fate or
use as tracers of ocean processes.
The National Ocean Sciences Accelerator Mass
Spectrometry Facility (NOSAMS) will award a
fellowship in the development and implementation of new
techniques in marine science radiocarbon studies.
The Ocean Bottom Seismic Instrument Center
(OBSIC) will award a postdoctoral fellowship for research
on the earth’s internal structure and earthquake processes
using seafloor seismic measurements.
The Ocean Twilight Zone (OTZ) project will
award a fellowship for research on twilight zone
(100-1000 m) ecosystems and processes, including
biomass, biodiversity, life histories and behavior,
trophic interactions, links to the global carbon cycle,
and ways to engage scientists with stakeholders.
Recipients of awards are selected competitively, with
primary emphasis placed on research promise. Scholarships
are awarded for 18-month appointments with a stipend of
$62,250 per year, a health and welfare allowance and a
modest research budget. Recipients are encouraged to
pursue their own research interest in association with resident
Scientific and Senior Technical Staff. Communication with
potential WHOI advisors prior to submitting an application
is encouraged. Completed applications must be received by
October 15, 2020 for the 2021/2022 appointments. Awards
will be announced in December. Recipients of awards can
initiate their study and research period at the Institution any
time after January 1, 2021 and before December 1, 2021.Further information about the Scholarships and application
forms as well as links to the individual Departments and their
research themes may be obtained through the Academic
Programs section of the WHOI web pages at:http://www.whoi.edu/postdoctoral
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Fellowships for Postdoctoral Scholars
Scholarships are available to new or recent doctoral graduates in diverse areas of research
Applications will be accepted from doctoral recipients with research interests associated with the following: