The Omidyar Fellowship at the Santa Fe Institute is unique among postdoctoral appointments. It offers select scholars the opportunity to join a collaborative research community where they grapple with some of the most compelling questions of our time.

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The Institute rejects compartmentalized thinking common in academia. Instead, SFI scientists transcend the boundaries between fields, freely synthesizing ideas spanning many disciplines -- from mathematics, physics, and biology to the social sciences and the humanities -- in pursuit of creative insights.

Omidyar Fellows spend up to three years in residence at SFI, where they contribute to SFI's research, advance the sciences of complexity into new frontiers, and prepare to be the "new leadership for new science."

The Omidyar Postdoctoral Fellowship offers:

     unparalleled intellectual freedom

     transdisciplinary collaboration with leading researchers worldwide

     up to three years in residence in Santa Fe, NM

     discretionary research and collaboration funds

     individualized mentorship and preparation for your next leadership role

     an intimate, creative work environment with an expansive sky

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 it may include an empirical component. SFI typically has 15 Omidyar Fellows and postdoctoral researchers, 15 resident faculty, 95 external faculty, and 250 visitors per year. Descriptions of the research themes and interests of the faculty and current Omidyar Fellows can be found here.

Requirements:

     a Ph.D. in any discipline (or expect to receive one by September 2012)

     computational and quantitative skills

     an exemplary academic record

     a proven ability to work 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 minorities, as they are especially encouraged to apply.

The Santa Fe Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Deadline: November 1, 2011

Apply here. We are accepting online applications now. If you are unable to complete the application online, please contact SFI for assistance.

Inquiries: email to ofellowshipinfo at santafe dot edu

The Santa Fe Institute is a private, independent, multidisciplinary research and education center founded in 1984. Since its founding, SFI has devoted itself to creating a new kind of scientific research community, pursuing emerging synthesis in science. Operating as a visiting institution, SFI seeks to catalyze new collaborative, multidisciplinary research; to break down the barriers between the traditional disciplines; to spread its ideas and methodologies to other institutions; and to encourage the practical application of its results.

The Omidyar Fellowship at the Santa Fe Institute is made possible by a generous gift from Pierre and Pam Omidyar.