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O.K. Earl Postdoctoral Fellowship |
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The California Institute of Technology announces two fellowships in Geological and Planetary Sciences beginning with the 2008-09 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 $50,000 plus a research expense fund of $2,000 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, beginning with the 2008-09 Fall term. Fellows are eligible to participate in Caltech’s health and dental program. 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 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, December 21, 2007. 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.
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