Climate & Global Change Postdoctoral Fellowship

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR); Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

UCAR's Fellowship program in Boulder seeks early-career researchers to advance climate and global change science. You will conduct independent or collaborative research, publish results, and present at seminars and conferences.

A PhD in climate-related fields is required, with preference for candidates within three years of PhD and able to defend by mid-2027. The role emphasizes professional growth, education outreach, and active participation in monthly networking calls.

Qualifications

• PhD in climate or global change related field.
• Preference for candidates new to fellowship; PhD ≤3 years from deadline.
• PhD completion or defense by June 2027 is required.
• Awardees must change institutions unless waived.

Responsibilities

• Advance climate and global change science including earth system, energy, and decarbonization topics.
• Conduct independent or collaborative research aligned with program goals.
• Publish and present results at seminars and conferences.
• Pursue activities that advance professional growth and education outreach.
• Participate in monthly networking calls for professional development.

Skills

Independent research

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

PhD in climate/global change

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Focus on advancing Climate and Global Change Science, including research on the Earth system (climate, freshwater, ocean, carbon and other biogeochemical cycles), energy, and decarbonization processes.
• Conduct independent or collaborative research in accordance with a proposed plan aligned with the goals of the program.
• Publish and present research results at seminars and conferences.
• Pursue outside activities that advance professional growth, such as contributing to educational programs, serving on committees, and attending workshops.
• Participate in monthly networking telecoms with other Fellows, focusing on professional development and science.

Education & Experience

• PhD degree related to climate or global change research.
• Preference is given to candidates seeking their first fellowship and having held a PhD for no more than three (3) years from the application deadline.
• Awardees must have a PhD degree granted in an area related to climate research, or must be able to complete such a degree and finish all thesis revisions and defense by June 2027.
• Awardees must change institutions; only in compelling circumstances will this requirement be waived.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and conduct research with minimal supervision.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy. Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at UCAR.