OCIO Biodiversity Genomics Postdoctoral Fellowship
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OCIO Biodiversity Genomics Postdoctoral Fellowship supports postdoctoral researchers studying genomic and museum data through the Smithsonian’s Data Science Lab to advance biodiversity genomics.
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Funder: Smithsonian Institution
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $60,000 stipend, $5,000 for health insurance, and $5,000 research allowance; one year, potentially renewable for another year
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research in biodiversity genomics and data-intensive science through the Smithsonian’s OCIO Data Science Lab.
Key Information: Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in a biological or computational discipline and demonstrate independent research ability.
Description
The OCIO Biodiversity Genomics Postdoctoral Fellowship supports research through the Smithsonian Institution’s Office of the Chief Information Officer Data Science Lab. Created in response to the growth of digital data across the Smithsonian, the lab builds collaborations among Smithsonian units and with universities and other institutions. Its work includes biodiversity genomics and machine learning applications involving digitized museum collections and archives.
Fellows may design their own research project or build on the lab’s existing projects and collaborations. The lab uses big-data techniques, including deep machine learning, to investigate data from genome sequencing, ecological sensors, and digitized museum objects. Fellows also have the option to become certified Carpentries instructors and teach genomics and data science skills to Smithsonian staff, fellows, and interns.
