Applications are currently being accepted for the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About MBARI Postdoctoral Fellowships
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) offers two-year, in-person postdoctoral fellowships supporting independent research in biological, chemical, and physical oceanography, marine geology, and ocean engineering. Fellows work with one or more MBARI mentors, collaborate across disciplines, and access advanced oceanographic research facilities and equipment.
- Sponsor Organisation: MBARI
Benefits of MBARI Postdoctoral Fellowships
- Annual salaries are $77,000 in the first year and $82,000 in the second year. Benefits include relocation reimbursement, medical, dental, and vision insurance, disability and life insurance, and paid time off.
MBARI Postdoctoral Fellowships Requirements
- Applicants must earn their Ph.D. before beginning the fellowship, preferably during 2026.
- The fellowship is a two-year, on-site appointment at MBARI in Moss Landing, California.
Application Date and Process
- Application requirements in the form of a PDF:
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- At least three professional letters of recommendation (up to five)- can be sent with your application or directly to the postdoc email by your references
- Succinct statement of your doctoral research
- A list up to three potential sponsors/PI/PEs along with a brief description of why the mentor(s) align with your research and other professional goals
- A short proposal describing a potential research project you would like to undertake at MBARI
Application Deadline
02 December, 2026
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