Postdoctoral Research Associate

Description

The Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at Brown University invites applications for a Doherty Postdoctoral Fellowship in Ocean Sciences. This competitive postdoctoral fellowship will be awarded for a one-year period, with possible extension for a second year. The initial annual stipend is $65,975 along with a research/travel fund of $4,000 provided in each year.

Postdoctoral associates will conduct independent research in association with Brown faculty in Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences that contributes to the research missions of our diverse and inclusive university community. Postdoctoral associates also have opportunity to collaborate with graduate and undergraduate students in the department, as well as faculty in other departments/institutes. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact and identify potential research mentors from the departmental faculty ahead of applying

Qualifications

Applicants should have a recent Ph.D. (or equivalent) or should be a 2025-2026 degree candidate, for a position start date as early as July 1, 2026. Degree completion is required by the start date of the appointment, and may be from a relevant field of study including oceanic sciences, atmospheric sciences, geology, geophysics, geochemistry, physics, chemistry, mathematics and/or engineering.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and a 3-5 page statement of research that includes a summary of research accomplishments, current research goals, identification of potential Brown faculty sponsor(s) and a short overview of proposed research to be conducted during the fellowship. Applications should be submitted via https://apply.interfolio.com/183855 Application review will begin on May 1, 2026.

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