Topic: independent research

Create biologically informed computational models of cognition driven by experimental data, working closely with experimental and clinical researchers. The primary appointment is in Mathematics and Statistics, with potential secondary affiliations across neuroscience and engineering. The successful scholar leads independent research, teaches, mentors students and participates in collaborative brain-health research. Priority review is 15 November 2026.

Postdoctoral fellowships for recent PhDs pursuing independent research in fundamental theoretical physics. Areas include quantum matter, cosmology, quantum fields and strings, mathematical physics, quantum foundations, gravity, quantum information and particle physics, including intersections with AI. Fellows receive research and travel support, health coverage and mentoring; some appointments may be shared with partner institutions. Starting annual salary is CAD 79,000. Review begins on 6 November 2026 and applications continue until positions are filled.

Perimeter invites new and recent PhDs in fundamental theoretical physics to pursue independent research in its interdisciplinary Waterloo community. Research areas span cosmology, mathematical physics, particle physics, quantum fields, gravity, quantum information and quantum matter. Support includes research and travel funding, healthcare, visiting collaborators and mentoring. Joint fellowships with partner institutions may be available. Submit a CV, publication list, research statement and at least three recommendation letters through AcademicJobsOnline. The application listing gives Novembe

The NASA Hubble Fellowship Program supports independent research in astronomy, physics and related disciplines at eligible US host institutions. Support includes salary and benefits for up to three years and an allowance for research and travel. Applications for the 2027 class are open until 28 October 2026 at 19:00 EDT (23:00 UTC); reference letters are due on 4 November at 19:00 EST. Awards depend on NASA funding. Applicants must consider the programme’s host-institution limits and current selection guidance.

EleutherAI executive director Stella Biderman discusses open models, independent research and the containment of potentially dangerous AI capabilities. She argues for stronger isolation in security evaluations and examines the influence of corporate power on scientific evidence. Other topics include sovereign AI, international access to open models, the role of interfaces in perceived progress, and filtering hazardous knowledge during pretraining. Hosted by Ravid Shwartz Ziv and Allen Roush. Watch the full conversation on the publisher’s YouTube channel.

The Simons Foundation invites nominations for outstanding early-career scientists to receive up to three years of support for independent research at an educational institution in New York City. Junior Fellows join an interdisciplinary scientific community and participate in weekly lectures and dinners, an annual conference, and a retreat while developing their research programmes.