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Future Faculty Postdoctoral Fellowship

Position Number: 5270030
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Science - Computer Science

Future Faculty Postdoctoral Fellowship

About the Opportunity

Candidates in all disciplines represented at Northeastern University are invited to apply for the ADVANCE Office of Faculty Development's Future Faculty Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.

Northeastern University's mission emphasizes translational research that addresses global challenges and enhances social well-being. Moreover, the university strives to create a vibrant and diverse community, characterized by collaboration, creativity, and unwavering commitment to excellence. Northeastern University celebrates diversity in all its forms and fosters a culture of respect that affirms intergroup relations and builds community.

Regrettably, the university is unable to offer work sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Consistent with Northeastern University's mission, vision, and core values, the objectives of the Future Faculty Postdoctoral Fellowship Program are to:

Introduce Northeastern University's academic community to postdoctoral researchers who are considering faculty careers.
Enhance opportunities for those who are members of groups whose representation in faculty positions is smaller than their representation in the U.S. population. This includes women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, first-generation students, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. They must also show a demonstrated commitment to an inclusive faculty and an inclusive academic experience for all students.
Prepare Future Faculty Postdoctoral Fellows for possible tenure-track appointments at Northeastern University.
Enhance the academic environment of Northeastern University by providing opportunities for students and faculty to gain experience in multicultural, broadly diverse and inclusive work settings and research collaborations that improve the capacity of all their members.

The Future Faculty Postdoctoral Fellow will:

Perform basic or applied research of limited scope, appropriate for a one-year appointment, using primarily existing theories and methods
Maintain the laboratory (if utilized)
Supervise supporting research staff as relates to the research project
Present at least one research seminar or colloquium on the Northeastern University campus during the academic year of the fellowship
Give at least one presentation on their research at a national or international conference during the academic year of the fellowship

The Fellow may conduct the research project(s) in collaboration with the Northeastern University Principal Investigator(s) of the host lab(s). Fellows are especially encouraged to pursue independent research.

Fellows are encouraged to participate in grant proposal writing, as well.

Note: The appointment generally does not extend beyond one year and does not require teaching.

Frequency of Responsibilities:

65% - Assist in initiating, executing, and completing research experiments, studies, and/or creative works

20% - Prepare and write research papers, presentations, and grant proposals

10% - Manage research/laboratory

5% - Train and supervise graduate and undergraduate students

Qualifications:

A prospective Fellow must:

Have completed their Ph.D. by the start of their fellowship term and no earlier than four years before the start of the fellowship term.
Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States of America. Regrettably, the university is unable to offer work sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Newly awarded Future Faculty Postdoctoral Fellows may not be a currently employed Northeastern University postdoctoral scholar or Ph.D. student.

Cover Letter, including a proposed start date (1-2 pages). A current curriculum vitae. A statement describing in detail how the applicant's academic, employment, personal experience, achievements, and career goals demonstrate commitment to the program objectives (2 - 4 pages). A research proposal for the fellowship year (3-5 pages). A letter of commitment from a Northeastern University faculty member who will serve as mentor and host. Applicants must contact the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs in their college of choice for a recommendation of a faculty member. At least three letters of recommendation from faculty outside Northeastern University.

Applicants are asked to submit all materials online through the Future Faculty Postdoctoral Fellowship application link. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.

Please contact northeasternadvance@northeastern.edu should there be additional questions.

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Future-Faculty-Postdoctoral-Fellowship_R124431