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The MOSAIC Postdoctoral Fellowship

Join a collaborative network spanning top institutions, engage in cutting-edge research, and develop your career through tailored professional development opportunities. With 42.9% URM representation among our postdocs, MOSAIC is committed to fostering inclusive excellence in STEM. Advance your research, expand your professional network, and make a lasting impact on the field of molecular engineering. Apply now to become a MOSAIC Fellow!

What is the MOSAIC Fellowship?

The Molecular Science and Integrated Collaboration (MOSAIC) Postdoctoral Fellowship is MONET's flagship program for supporting diverse talent in polymer science.

MOSAIC Fellows:

  • Conduct innovative, collaborative research across multiple MONET institutions

  • Contribute to at least one of our four signature areas of broader impact: Informal Science Communication, Leadership, Innovation, and Scientific Breadth

  • Receive support for conference participation and tailored professional development opportunities


Research Opportunities

MOSAIC Fellows engage in cutting-edge research across MONET's four key areas:

  1. Nanotechnology for human health and agriculture

  2. Silicon-based polymers

  3. Dynamic networks and loop equilibria

  4. Mechanochemistry in hydrogels


Professional Development

As a MOSAIC Fellow, you'll benefit from:

  • Funding for conference attendance and travel

  • Tailored workshops on grant writing, scientific communication, and leadership

  • Networking opportunities with industry partners and academic leaders

  • Mentorship from senior MONET investigators


Commitment to Diversity

MONET is dedicated to broadening participation in STEM:

  • 42.9% URM representation among our postdocs

  • Inclusive research environment spanning multiple institutions

  • Opportunities to engage in outreach and mentoring initiatives


Impact on Your Career

MOSAIC Fellows have gone on to:

  • Secure faculty positions at top universities

  • Lead research teams in industry

  • Develop patents and launch start-ups in polymer science

Eligibility:

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field (must be completed by the start of fellowship)

  • Strong interest in polymer science and collaborative research

  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion in STEM

We especially encourage applications from individuals who identify as part of groups underrepresented in the sciences, including but not limited to:

  • Women, genderqueer, and transgender individuals

  • Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native American or Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander individuals

  • LGBTQ+ individuals

  • Persons with disabilities

  • Veterans of the US Armed Forces, Reserves, or National Guard

How to Apply:

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early application is encouraged for full consideration.

  1. Submit the following to MONET's Director of Innovation, Outreach, Diversity, and Education, Dr. Vanessa Rosa, at vrr10@duke.edu: 1) a Cover letter outlining your research interests and potential MONET mentor, 2) a CV/Resume, 3) a 1-page statement on contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and 4) Contact information for three references.

Join MOSAIC and be part of the next generation of diverse leaders shaping the future of polymer science!

MONET is committed to diversifying all STEM fields by broadening participation in underrepresented groups.  


We are always looking for new, broadening participation partners. 


To propose a broadening participation partnership, please contact us here.

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