The Harvard Origins of Life Initiative is a multidisciplinary endeavor that encompasses the disciplines from planet formation and detection to the origin and early evolution of life. We invite applications for Origins Post-Doctoral Fellow, who will pursue independent research on topics related to origins of life in collaboration with one or more Harvard faculty members.
Application Requirements: Candidates should have received their terminal degree between May 2002 and August 2007. They should secure the commitment of at least one Harvard faculty member to host their work (a letter of support is required). A CV, a research proposal (3 pages), and a letter of recommendation (from a former advisor), should be sent to Carol Knell (cknell@cfa.harvard.edu).Please note: we are not currently accepting applications.
The appointment will be for 1 year initially, with opportunity for renewal for up to 3 years. Competitive compensation and allowance package. For more information on the fellowships send questions to: cknell@cfa.harvard.edu, and check: http://origins.harvard.edu
Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Use this link to Associated Faculty to find current members of the Origins team that could be potential advisors. Any faculty member at Harvard could be host and advisor; there can be multiple advisors as well.