International Society for
Microbial Ecology
Applications from all fields of ocean sciences and engineering are welcome. WHOI’s Postdoctoral Scholars conduct independent research in association with one or more members of the Resident Scientific or Senior Technical Staff. Recent graduates that want to pursue an independent project in marine microbial ecology and evolution and have an strong background in stable incubation techniques, large omic datasets, and/or ML/AI can reach out to Maria Pachiadaki (mpachiadaki@whoi.edu) to discuss research plans.
In order to be eligible for one of these awards, applicants must have received their doctoral degree no more than 3 years before their start date. A doctoral degree is required at the time of appointment, but not at the time of application. It is also expected that candidates will have a command of the English language. The following groups are not eligible for the Scholar competition: MIT-WHOI Joint Program Students; those holding any type of WHOI appointment (paid or unpaid) at the post-doctorate level during the 12 months prior to December 31st of the Scholar application year; and those with more than 12 total months as a WHOI guest student (paid or unpaid), or who have a formal doctoral (co)advisor who is a WHOI employee.
Applications will close on October 15, 2026. Awardees can initiate their study and research period at the Institution any time after January 1 and before October 1, 2027 following the award notification. It is expected that awardees will physically reside at WHOI for at least two-thirds of their total postdoctoral appointment period. Recipients of the 2027-2028 awards will receive an annual stipend of at least $73,000 for an 18-month appointment, plus relocation and health and welfare allowances. An independent research budget is provided for travel expenses, equipment, supplies, and special services. Sponsors are committed to supporting Scholars in their career development.