About the position
Position Description The Stanford Science Fellows program invites applications from outstanding graduating doctoral students and early career postdoctoral scholars (no more than three years from degree and no more than two years of prior postdoctoral experience by the start of their term) with a clear intellectual drive to advance foundational research in the natural sciences and a strong commitment to engage collaboratively with a diverse community of scholars. Stanford Science Fellows are an interdisciplinary community of exceptional postdoctoral scholars from around the globe whose work is driven by a sense of wonder about the natural world. Stanford’s top-ranked science and engineering departments, as well as its many interdisciplinary laboratories and research institutes, are situated in close proximity to each other, providing a wide range of opportunities for collaboration. A Stanford Science Fellow will hold an appointment in the participating academic unit appropriate to their research interests. In addition to generous compensation and benefits, fellows also receive research, travel, and relocation allowances. Fellows must be eligible and available to start their terms on July 1, August 1, or September 1, 2027. To apply, please read our website for important information and instructions, then upload the required application materials, which are listed below. Please give your letter writers plenty of time to respond. To receive full consideration, all application materials--including recommendation letters--must be received by 11:59 PM EDT on October 16, 2026. Stanford University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce. It welcomes applications from women, members of minority groups, veterans, persons with disabilities, and others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research and teaching mission. International applications are welcome.
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