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Let’s transform math and science — together.

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Join a mission-driven organization advancing breakthroughs in mathematics and science around the world.
Join a mission-driven organization advancing breakthroughs in mathematics and science around the world.

Who We Are

We are the engine that drives scientific innovation around the world. Whether by advancing our understanding of autism or probing the origins of the universe, our funding helps individual researchers, research groups, clinical sites, and other non-profit organizations investigate — and ultimately answer — some of the most fundamental mathematical and scientific questions confronting human society today. We are unafraid to tackle the big problems. If you were the kid who took apart their parents’ computer just to see how it worked or spent your free time doing math problems for fun — if you’re curious about the world around you — then consider a career at the Simons Foundation. Together, we can be a part of the movement that brings mathematical and scientific knowledge into new and unexplored terrain.

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Career Stages

We are a privately funded grantmaking organization. Our mission is to advance research in math and the basic sciences.

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Core Values

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Collaboration
We build teamwork by sharing ideas, welcoming new perspectives, and strengthening partnerships to advance basic science. Together, we spark innovation and move quickly to seize new opportunities.

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Excellence
We strive for excellence and take pride in our impact on our community and society. We embrace risk and learn from failure, driving progress, innovation, and continuous growth.

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Respect
We foster an inclusive, transparent workplace where every voice matters. Through honesty, open dialogue, and awareness of our impact, we show respect for one another and our shared mission.

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Stewardship
We steward our resources thoughtfully to sustain the foundation’s impact over time. Through fiscal responsibility, accountability, and integrity, we uphold our founders’ vision.

Life at the Simons Foundation

Collaboration is the word our employees live by. Whether working across departments or coordinating with researchers across multiple nations and time zones, all of us at the Simons Foundation are bound together by our mission to move mathematical and scientific innovation forward.

At the Simons Foundation, you might learn about computational astrophysics at a staff meeting and attend a lecture on machine learning in the same week — the opportunities for gaining further knowledge are endless. Looking to grow in your career? Our learning platform has more than 6,000 professional development courses to expand your skill set.

Our Spaces

It’s not all work at the foundation.

While our employees are deeply committed to advancing research in math and science, we know a balanced life makes that work possible. Our communal spaces foster moments of collaboration, connection, and quiet.

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