MSRI seeks applicants for four Postdoctoral Fellowships (PD) beginning Fall 2022. Because of the likely crisis in academic jobs caused by the pandemic, the Simons Foundation is generously providing support for one-year postdoctoral positions in the mathematical sciences, beginning in Fall 2022. Four of these positions will be distributed through the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI). The positions will not be hosted at MSRI in Berkeley, California; they will take place at a mentor's home institution in the United States. As these fellowship are not affiliated with MSRI’s on-site scientific programs, there is no restriction on fields within the mathematical sciences, though we are unable to consider applicants in Math Education. Fellowships will only be awarded to postdocs who do not have a job or offer from another institution by February 1, 2022. Applications from women and historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. Criteria for Eligibility:
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Application Process: All applications will be reviewed by the MSRI’s Scientific Advisory Committee and Human Resources Advisory Committee
Application Material Required:
The "Statement of Purpose" is a critical document that must include the justification of the choice of mentor and sponsoring institution as well as a research statement.
The letter from the mentor must confirm that their institution is willing to host the applicant for the academic year. The mentor should also confirm that they will follow the MSRI mentorship guidelines listed below. Application Deadline: To receive full consideration, it is essential that all application materials, including letters of support, be in place at the MathJobs website by December 1, 2021.
Postdoctoral Fellows Duties: Most of the PD’s time should be spent on research activities including: paper writing, presentations at conferences or other institutions, and, if appropriate, preparing an NSF grant proposal. Mentor’s Role: We require commitment from the mentor at the host Institution that they will follow MSRI mentoring guidelines. The mentor must agree to designate a weekly meeting, at which some or all of the following items will be discussed: Establishing a research plan including:
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We will ask for a quarterly report from mentor and PD on their experience and progress addressing these points. |
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