Smithsonian Collette Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027: Fully Funded Postdoctoral Research Opportunity in Systematic Ichthyology

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The Sara E. and Bruce B. Collette Postdoctoral Fellowship in Systematic Ichthyology 2027 is offering an exceptional research opportunity for qualified early-career researchers seeking to undertake advanced, collections-based research on fish systematics at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) in the United States. Supported through an endowed fellowship established by Bruce B. Collette and his wife, Sara, the programme is designed to support the next generation of researchers working in systematic ichthyology , particularly research involving comparative morphology and the study of fish collections. The fellowship provides an opportunity for a postdoctoral researcher to conduct full-time, resident and independent research using the Smithsonian’s extensive fish collections, scientific facilities, library resources and expertise. The award is for one year , with the possibility of renewal. Applications are open to both US and non-US citizens , making this a significant international postdoctoral opportunity for qualified researchers from around the world. Sara E. and Bruce B. Collette Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027 at the Smithsonian The fellowship was established in 2017 through the generous support of Bruce B. Collette , whose scientific career has focused extensively on collections-based systematic studies of marine fishes. Dr. Collette began his career in 1960 and spent nearly six decades within the National Museum of Natural History community through his work with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and NOAA , as well as through his affiliation with the Smithsonian. His longstanding connection to the museum’s collections, library and scientific community inspired the creation of this fellowship. The fellowship is intended to provide emerging researchers with an opportunity to experience and use the Smithsonian’s scientific collections and resources while contributing to the field of collections-based ichthyology. The fellowship…

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