OCIO Biodiversity Genomics Postdoctoral Fellowship
Forecasted
The OCIO Biodiversity Genomics Postdoctoral Fellowship supports postdoctoral research in genomics and data science at the Smithsonian Institution's Data Science Lab.
Funder: Smithsonian Institution
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $60,000 stipend/year + $5,000 health insurance + $5,000 research allowance; 1 year, renewable for 1 additional year
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research at the intersection of biodiversity genomics and data science within the Smithsonian OCIO Data Science Lab.
Description
The OCIO Biodiversity Genomics Postdoctoral Fellowship supports innovative postdoctoral research at the intersection of biodiversity genomics and data science. Fellows join the Smithsonian’s Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Data Science Lab, collaborating on projects that leverage advanced computational techniques—including machine learning and genome analysis—applied to digitized museum collections and archives. Fellows may pursue independent research or contribute to ongoing initiatives, and have the opportunity to become certified Carpentries instructors, helping to train Smithsonian staff and affiliates in genomics and data science skills.
