Job Description

Opportunity Description

Looking to launch your independent research career with a fully funded postdoctoral fellowship in the United States? The Neukom Postdoctoral Fellows program, offered by The Neukom Institute for Computational Science at Dartmouth College, invites recent PhD, DMA, or MFA graduates from any discipline to apply for interdisciplinary research positions starting September 1, 2027. Open to candidates worldwide, the fellowship is Fully Funded, covering a $70,000 annual stipend plus additional funds for equipment, travel, and research materials. Fellows hold a two-year appointment, with the option to request a third year, and split their time working with faculty across two Dartmouth departments.

Key Details

Detail Information
Provided by The Neukom Institute for Computational Science, Dartmouth College
Host institution Dartmouth College
Location Hanover, New Hampshire, United States
Admission Deadlines December 1, 2026
Degree Level Postdoctoral
Gender All genders
Type Fully-funded postdoctoral fellowship
Eligible Degree Programs All fields, with research intersecting computation

Neukom Postdoctoral Fellows Benefits

  • Annual stipend of $70,000 for the 2027-2028 fellowship year
  • Additional funds available for equipment, travel, and research materials
  • Two-year appointment with the option to request a third year
  • Mentorship from faculty across two Dartmouth departments
  • Residency in one host department at Dartmouth College
  • Opportunity to teach one seminar course each year on a subject of the fellow’s choosing
  • No additional duties beyond teaching and residency, apart from travel for research and conferences

Eligibility Criteria

  • PhD in any discipline, or a DMA or MFA, completed or expected by September 2027
  • Research interests that strongly intersect with the theme of computation
  • A demonstrated interest in multidisciplinary, cross-departmental research
  • Evidence of the ability to think outside traditional disciplinary paradigms
  • A history of collaborative work across disciplines, combined with evidence of independence and initiative

How to Apply?

  • Review the eligibility criteria and confirm your PhD, DMA, or MFA status before applying.
  • Prepare your curriculum vitae, publications list, and a statement of research interests of no more than two pages, including a short description of the research you would pursue as a Neukom Fellow.
  • Prepare a description of which Dartmouth departments and faculty you would like to work with, and why cross-departmental engagement would strengthen your research. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact prospective mentors at Dartmouth before submitting their application.
  • Arrange three referees who can speak to the aims of the fellowship. Referees receive an email invitation to upload their letter directly and have up to 7 days after the deadline to submit.
  • Optionally include a writing sample in English (or comparable creative work), a teaching statement, and a cover letter.
  • Submit your application online through Interfolio once the portal opens on August 1, 2026.
  • For more information, visit the official website

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