Michelson Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

Apply by 14 November 2003

The Michelson Fellowship program invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships in exo-planet research or related field at a US institution. Fellowship applications proposing technology development and/or astronomical applications of optical/IR interferometry and/or coronagraphy are particularly encouraged; proposals relevant to the technology development or science of Navigator projects, both experimental and theoretical, will also be considered.

The annual award stipend will be about $50,000 with an additional research budget of up to $15,000 per year. Fellowships are awarded for two years with an optional third year, and must start no later than December 2003.

A Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, engineering or related discipline is required prior the start of the funding period. Five copies of the application including a statement of proposed research (not to exceed eight pages), curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference must be sent to Dr. Andy Boden at the address below to arrive by 14 November 2003. Applicants are required to contact their proposed host institution and to obtain a brief statement endorsing the proposed research, including name and address of a sponsoring faculty member.

Applications from previous and current Michelson Fellowship recipients are strongly discouraged; fellowship awards to former and current Michelson fellows will be granted only under exceptional circumstances.

The Michelson Fellowship program is sponsored by NASA's Navigator Program which includes the Keck Interferometer, Large Binocular Telescope Interferometer, Space Interferometry Mission, Terrestrial Planet Finder, and the Michelson Science Center. AAE/EOE.

Application Process

• Research proposal (not more than eight letter or A4 pages):
  • Proposed host institution and advisor.
  • What is the project? Discuss the scientific and/or technical rational.
  • How does it relate to your previous experience?
  • How does it fit into the ongoing activities of the group you propose to work with?
  • What are the expected results?
• Curriculum Vitae of applicant with publication list.
• Letter from Faculty Advisor (under separate cover):
  • Endorsement of Research Proposal
  • Evaluation of Prospect for Success

Applicants are required to contact the proposed host institution and obtain a brief statement, including name and address of a sponsoring faculty member, endorsing the proposed research.

Please consult the Michelson Fellowship Program Guidelines (PostScript) for additional information.

Send your application materials so as to arrive at the address below by 14 November 2003.