Postdoctoral Scholars

With the aim of fostering interdisciplinary research addressing processes in the deep ocean, fellowships are available to support research associated with the DOEI themes. These Postdoctoral Scholar awards are offered to recipients of new or recent doctorates in the fields of chemistry, engineering, geology, geophysics, mathematics, meteorology, physics, and biology as well as oceanography. The competitive awards are designed to further the education and training of the applicant with primary emphasis placed on the individual's research promise.

The best way to obtain more information about ongoing research is via the Institute web site. The DOEI currently has two on-going themes and one emerging theme. Seafloor Observatory Science and Instrumentation encompasses investigations of the spatial and temporal scales required for observatories to study Earth's dynamic processes, and development of the necessary new sensors and instruments. Fluid Flow in Geologic Systems focuses on how fluid flow and the resulting physical and chemical reactions geologically modify the earth, and influence where and how life exists. Earth's Deep Biosphere is an emerging theme that encourages a systems approach to study of the marine subsurface biosphere.

Successful applicants can initiate their study and research period at the Institution any time after notification and before December 1st of the year the award is given. Recipients will receive a stipend for an 18-month appointment, plus a relocation allowance. All appointees are eligible for group health insurance. In addition, limited support is available for travel expenses, equipment, supplies and special services.

These awards carry special recognition at the Institution. Each recipient is encouraged to pursue his or her own research interests in association with a member of the resident staff. Each awardee is provided with office and laboratory space in close proximity to the resident staff acting as sponsor and general advisor throughout the award period.