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TULANE OPPORTUNITIES
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EXTERNAL OPPORTUNITIES
Postdoc Positions
Postdoctoral Associate – Visualization Imaging and Data Analysis Center (VIDA), New York University Tandon School of Engineering
New York University’s Visualization Imaging and Data Analysis Center (VIDA) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position focused on artificial intelligence, data management, visualization, and scientific discovery. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Science, or a related field, with experience in areas such as machine learning, AI, data integration, information visualization, or open-source software development.
The successful candidate will conduct original research on AI-driven data discovery and agentic systems, develop open-source tools, publish research findings, collaborate across disciplines, and mentor student researchers. The initial appointment is for two years, with the possibility of extension. The annual salary ranges from $75,000 to $110,000, with full benefits and opportunities for teaching and professional development.
Application: Interested candidates should apply through Interfolio, submitting a cover letter describing their research interests and fit for the position, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Applications received by October 16, 2026, will receive priority consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
Energy System Modeling Postdoctoral Researcher – Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position focused on modeling, simulation, and optimization of energy and climate systems. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in engineering, mathematics, computational science, or a related field and have experience in computational modeling, simulation, and programming. Research areas include energy generation, storage and conversion, electrochemical systems, carbon capture, and advanced manufacturing.
The successful candidate will develop physics-based models and high-performance computing algorithms, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and publish research findings in scientific journals and conferences. The appointment may be extended for up to three years, with potential hybrid work arrangements depending on the assignment.
Application: Interested candidates should apply through Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s careers website.
Nonproliferation Nuclear Engineer Postdoctoral Researcher – Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in nuclear engineering within its Nuclear Nonproliferation Division. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering completed within the past five years and demonstrate experience in nuclear reactor physics, modeling and simulation, and reactor analysis software. Research areas include reactor core physics, nuclear fuel cycle assessments, radionuclide inventories, advanced reactor modeling, and nuclear safeguards.
The successful candidate will conduct research and development to strengthen nuclear nonproliferation efforts, evaluate reactor safeguards, collaborate with researchers and government partners, and communicate findings through technical reports and presentations. The appointment is for up to 24 months, with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding availability.
Application: Interested candidates should apply through Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s careers website, submitting the required application materials and two letters of reference. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance. Visa sponsorship is not available. The position will remain open for at least five days and may close once a qualified candidate is identified and hired.
Faculty Positions
Assistant/Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rice University
Rice University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in solid mechanics and related areas at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level, beginning July 1, 2027. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field and demonstrate excellence in research, teaching, and mentorship. Areas of interest include solid mechanics, mechanics of materials, computational and structural mechanics, multiscale modeling, fracture and failure, advanced manufacturing, biomechanics, and data-driven or AI-enabled approaches to mechanics and materials.
The successful candidate will develop or maintain an externally funded research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor students and postdoctoral researchers, and foster interdisciplinary collaborations across Rice University and external research partners.
Application: Interested candidates should apply through Interfolio, submitting a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement (up to five pages), teaching philosophy statement (up to two pages), statement on contributions to an inclusive and supportive academic environment (up to two pages), and contact information for at least three professional references. Applications received by November 1, 2026, will receive full consideration. Applications will be accepted until December 15, 2026.
Open Rank Professor of Aerospace Engineering – Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rice University
Rice University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in aerospace engineering at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level, beginning July 1, 2027. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field and demonstrate excellence in research, teaching, and mentorship. Areas of interest include autonomous flight and space systems, sustainable aviation and advanced propulsion, AI-enabled aerospace engineering, resilient aerospace structures and materials, and space exploration technologies.
The successful candidate will establish or maintain an impactful, externally funded research program; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; mentor students and postdoctoral researchers; and foster interdisciplinary collaborations. Opportunities include partnerships with NASA’s Johnson Space Center and Houston’s growing aerospace industry.
Application: Interested candidates should apply through Interfolio, submitting a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement (up to five pages), teaching philosophy statement (up to two pages), statement on contributions to an inclusive and supportive academic environment (up to two pages), and contact information for at least three references. Applications received by November 1, 2026, will receive full consideration. Applications will be accepted until December 15, 2026.
Tenure-Track Instructor Position – Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science, Binghamton University
Binghamton University’s Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science invites applications for a tenure-track instructor position in Mechanical Engineering. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate engineering education through teaching, curriculum innovation, and mentoring students engaged in research or project-based learning. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to effective teaching and student success, with opportunities to participate in ABET accreditation, industry liaison activities, and departmental service.
The position offers eligibility for tenure after seven years of continuing service, with a regular teaching load of six courses per academic year.
Application: Interested candidates should apply through Interview Exhange, submitting a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching experience and teaching interest and vision, and contact information for at least three professional references. Applications received by November 15, 2026, will receive full consideration.
Teaching-Track Faculty Position – Department of Biology, Emory University
Emory University’s Department of Biology invites applications for a full-time, teaching-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Teaching Professor, beginning Fall 2027. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in the biological sciences and demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and advising. Applicants with experience in evidence-based teaching are encouraged to apply, with particular interest in candidates qualified to teach biochemistry, developmental biology, human anatomy and physiology, comparative vertebrate anatomy, or microbiology.
Teaching-track faculty typically teach four courses per year and participate in student mentoring, faculty governance, and the academic life of the University. Emory’s teaching track offers long-term contracts, full faculty governance rights, and opportunities for promotion.
Application: Interested candidates should apply through Interfolio.
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NSF Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant (DDRIG) · STEM + Social Sciences · Graduate Students | |
ROLLING DEADLINE — Multiple cycles/year | |
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Deadline | Rolling — multiple cycles per year across NSF divisions. Check individual program solicitations at nsf.gov/funding for currently open windows. |
Eligible | PhD students at US institutions conducting dissertation research in NSF-supported fields. International students are eligible. Application submitted by dissertation advisor as lead PI (student is co-PI). |
Stipend / Award | $15,000–$40,000 in direct research funds (not a personal stipend). Covers fieldwork, data collection, lab costs, and dissertation travel. |
Application | Submitted through NSF Research.gov by the dissertation advisor. Each NSF division (Sociology, Anthropology, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Psychology, STS, Engineering, and more) has its own solicitation and deadlines. |
Notes | Not a fellowship — funds project expenses rather than living costs. Some division windows are currently open. Requires an advisor willing to serve as a PI. Check each division's solicitation separately. |
SSRC Just Tech Fellowship · Technology & Society · Grad Students & Postdocs · All fields | |
OPEN NOW — Apply immediately | |
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Deadline | Application opens April 2027. It closes July 28, 2027. |
Eligible | Researchers, practitioners, artists, journalists, and technologists examine social implications of technology. Any career stage — grad students and postdocs both eligible. Any discipline. International applicants are welcome. |
Stipend / Award | Competitive stipend for 12-month fellowship (January–December). Includes peer exchange, cohort workshops, and community-building activities. |
Application | SSRC application portal at ssrc.secure-platform.com. Submit project description, CV, and work samples if applicable. The portal is open now through June 28. |
Notes | Focus areas: digital governance, AI ethics, equity, democracy, labor, privacy. Welcome non-traditional and interdisciplinary scholars. |
Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy Research Grant · Social Sciences — All Major Fields · Graduate Students — Dissertation Stage | |
OPENS SOON — Prepare materials now | |
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Deadline | December 1, 2027, at 11:59 PM EST. Applications now open. Notifications spring 2027. |
Eligible | Current PhD or DrPH candidates who have defended their dissertation proposal and are actively working on the dissertation. Must NOT yet hold a PhD. Any country, any university worldwide. No US citizenship is required. |
Stipend / Award | $10,000 total: $7,500 awarded initially + $2,500 on project completion. Special awards: Irving Louis Horowitz Award (+$5,000 most outstanding project); Trustees' Award (+$3,000 most innovative theory/methodology). Subject-area bonuses are also available. Grants issued immediately on acceptance. |
Application | Online application portal at horowitz-foundation.org. Project proposal, methodology description, budget, and 2 recommendation forms. ~25 grants awarded annually. |
Notes | Covers all major social science fields: anthropology, economics, political science, psychology, sociology, urban studies, evaluation research. Preference for policy-relevant topics. Non-renewable; recipients have 5 years to complete the project. |
Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship · Humanities / Social Sciences · Graduate Students — Final Dissertation Year | |
OPENS FALL 2026 — Prepare materials now | |
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Deadline | Portal opens August 1. Deadline: November 1. |
Eligible | PhD candidates at US institutions in the final dissertation writing year. Humanities and social sciences. Dissertation must engage ethics or religious values broadly interpreted. Must be ABD with all pre-dissertation requirements completed by November 1. |
Stipend / Award | $31,000 for 12 months of full-time dissertation writing. Institution asked to waive tuition and fees while maintaining health insurance. Non-renewable. At least 22 fellowships are awarded annually. |
Application | Online portal at newcombefoundation.org (Program Key: CWNF). Two-stage process: initial open submission by November 1, then finalists submit full proposal and 2 letters of recommendation. Confirm institution will waive tuition before applying. |
Notes | Ethics/religious values framing is broad — policy ethics, cultural values, moral history, religion, and related social science topics all qualify. Previous ACLS, AAUW, Ford, Mellon, Spencer, or Whiting dissertation fellowship holders are not eligible. |
Sigma Xi Grants in Aid of Research (GIAR) · All Scientific / Engineering Fields · Graduate Students | |
OPENS FALL 2026 — Prepare materials now | |
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Deadline | Application Deadlines |
Eligible | Graduate students in any science or engineering field at any accredited institution worldwide. Non-members are eligible for up to $1,000. Sigma Xi members (or students whose advisor is a member) are eligible for up to $5,000. |
Stipend / Award | $500–$5,000 for Sigma Xi members; up to $1,000 for non-members. Special funds: up to $5,000 for astronomy research; up to $2,500 for vision research — both open regardless of membership status. |
Application | Online portal at sigmaxi.org. Short research proposal, itemized budget, and one faculty reference letter. Applications open July 1, 2026, for the fall cycle. |
Notes | Covers field travel, research materials, and non-standard equipment. Cannot fund stipends, conference attendance, publication costs, or standard lab supplies already available in labs. One of the most accessible small research grants in any scientific field. |
APS Franklin Research Grants · Humanities / Social Sciences · Postdoctoral Researchers / Early-Career Faculty | |
OPENS FALL 2026 — Prepare materials now | |
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Deadline | October 1, 2026, for a January 2027 decision for work beginning February 2027 through January 2028 December 1, 2026, for a March 2027 decision for work beginning April 2027 through January 2028 |
Eligible | Postdoctoral scholars and early-career faculty with a completed doctorate. PhD candidates are NOT eligible. US citizens, residents, or foreign nationals affiliated with a US institution. May reapply after a 2-year interval. |
Stipend / Award | Up to $6,500 for archival travel, fieldwork, microfilm, or field research materials. Add-ons available: APS/British Academy (+$2,500, research at British Library); APS/IASH Edinburgh (up to $6,500, 2–4 months in Scotland). |
Application | Online APS portal at amphilsoc.org. Project narrative, itemized budget, and 2 reference letters. Indicate interest in add-on fellowships at the time of application. |
Notes | Cannot fund conference attendance, home living expenses, stipend replacement, or equipment. Most useful for targeted archival or field travel. Grants made to individuals, not institutions. |
Wenner-Gren Dissertation Fieldwork Grant · Anthropology — All Subfields · Graduate Students | |
OPENS FALL 2026 — Prepare materials now | |
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Deadline | November 1, 2026 (for project start July 1 – December 31, 2027). Portal opens September 1, 2026. Review takes ~6 months; decisions by May 2027. Also: May 1 annual cycle. |
Eligible | PhD students in anthropology (biological, cultural, linguistic, or archaeological) enrolled in any doctoral program worldwide. Any nationality. Must be currently enrolled. Cannot hold another active Wenner-Gren award simultaneously. |
Stipend / Award | Up to $25,000 for dissertation of fieldwork costs. No overhead or indirect costs paid to the institution. Can span multiple research phases. Nonrenewable. |
Application | Online portal at wennergren.org. Project abstract, 6 project question responses, detailed budget, bibliography, and dissertation advisor letter. Applications must be in English. ~50% pass Stage 1; finalists reviewed by a 3-person panel. |
Notes | The largest dedicated anthropology dissertation grant. Separate Post-PhD Research Grant (up to $25,000) available for postdocs on the same deadlines. Cannot hold simultaneously with any other Wenner-Gren award. |
Wenner-Gren Post-PhD Research Grant · Anthropology — All Subfields · Postdoctoral Researchers | |
OPENS FALL 2026 — Prepare materials now | |
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Deadline | November 1, 2026. Also: May 1 annually. Same cycle and portal as the Dissertation Fieldwork Grant. |
Eligible | Postdoctoral anthropologists conducting original research. Any nationality. Must not have another active Wenner-Gren award at the time of application. |
Stipend / Award | Up to $25,000 for original anthropological research costs. No overhead or indirect costs. Nonrenewable. |
Application | Online portal at wennergren.org. Project description, detailed budget, and 2 reference letters. Same portal and process as the Dissertation Grant. |
Notes | Postdoctoral counterpart to the Dissertation Fieldwork Grant. Separate Hunt Postdoctoral Fellowship also available from Wenner-Gren for book manuscript support. |
APS Lewis and Clark Fund for Exploration and Field Research · Field Sciences · Graduate Students | |
OPENS FALL 2026 — Prepare materials now | |
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Deadline | November 17, 2026. Letters of support due November 14, 2026. Notification April 2027. Note: Astrobiology track deadline is November 3, 2026. |
Eligible | PhD students for dissertation of fieldwork involving collection of specimens or field data. Master's students, undergraduates, and postdocs NOT eligible for the main track. Any nationality affiliated with a US institution. The parallel Astrobiology track (Nov 3 deadline) IS open to grad students, postdocs, and junior scientists. |
Stipend / Award | Several hundred dollars to approximately $5,000 depending on travel costs. Covers travel to/from field sites and directly related supply costs. No overhead. |
Application | Online APS portal at amphilsoc.org. Research proposal, itemized budget, and 2 letters of support. |
Notes | Specifically for exploratory field collection — specimens, data, and direct observation. The Astrobiology track (November 3 deadline) is broader and includes postdocs and junior scientists. |