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Complexity Postdoctoral Fellowship in Complex Systems and Transdisciplinary Science Santa Fe Institute in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Postdoctoral fellowship up to three years in residence at the Santa Fe Institute. Includes discretionary and collaborative funds, a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, and paid family leave.
Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
Country
United States
University
Santa Fe Institute
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Santa Fe Institute is accepting applications for the Complexity Postdoctoral Fellowship (the Omidyar Fellowships) for the 2027 cohort.
This is a postdoctoral opportunity in complex systems and transdisciplinary science, with research spanning the physical, natural, and social sciences, including math, physics, computer science, biology, and the humanities. Fellows spend up to three years in residence at SFI, pursue independent research, and participate in leadership training designed to prepare them for future careers in interdisciplinary science.
The fellowship offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, paid family leave, and discretionary/collaborative funds. SFI notes that its research is largely theoretical and/or computational, and that it does not have lab facilities.
Eligibility highlights include a Ph.D. in any scientific discipline granted within 6 years of the deadline, strong quantitative and computational skills, an exemplary academic record, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and a demonstrated interest in transdisciplinary research. Applicants must be legally able to work in the U.S.; SFI can sponsor a J-1 visa but not an H-1B visa.
Deadline: September 30, 2026. Interviews are expected in early January 2027 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with appointments starting no earlier than June 2027 and no later than December 2027.
How to apply: submit the application via the SurveyMonkey Apply portal, upload a CV, research statement, statement of interest in SFI, and optional paper/diversity form, and enter the names and emails of three recommenders so letters can be requested directly.
Funding details
Postdoctoral fellowship up to three years in residence at the Santa Fe Institute. Includes discretionary and collaborative funds, a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, and paid family leave.
What's required
A Ph.D. in any scientific discipline granted within 6 years of the application deadline (after October 2020 and before September 2027); strong quantitative and computational skills; an exemplary academic record; proven ability to work independently and collaboratively; demonstrated interest in transdisciplinary research; evidence of ability to think beyond traditional paradigms. Applicants must be legally able to work in the United States; U.S. citizenship is not required. SFI will sponsor a J-1 visa for successful candidates but cannot sponsor H-1B visas.
How to apply
Apply through the Santa Fe Institute SurveyMonkey Apply portal before the deadline. Prepare a CV, research statement, statement of interest in SFI, and contact details for three recommenders; optional paper and diversity form may also be uploaded. Recommenders submit letters directly after you enter their names and emails.
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