Evans Family Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Polar Science

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH, invites applications for the Evans Family Postdoctoral Fellowship in Polar Science to conduct independent and collaborative research advancing understanding of polar regions.

The postdoctoral scholar will develop and pursue a research project in polar science in collaboration with Dartmouth faculty hosts, spanning oceanography, glaciology, atmospheric science, sea-ice science, climate science, mathematics and engineering.

Qualifications

• PhD in Earth sciences, oceanography, atmospheric science, glaciology, climate science, environmental science, mathematics, engineering, or a related discipline, completed by the start of the appointment.
• Strong record of research accomplishment appropriate to career stage, including ability to develop and carry out scientific research.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate scientific results effectively through written publications and oral presentations.
• A clearly articulated research proposal addressing an important polar science question and feasible within a two-year appointment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct an independent postdoctoral research project addressing important questions in polar science, in collaboration with the proposed Dartmouth faculty host(s).
• Collaborate with researchers across Dartmouth and external institutions, contributing to interdisciplinary research activities.
• Communicate research findings through peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations.
• Contribute to a collaborative and inclusive research environment and participate in relevant academic activities at Dartmouth.

Skills

Strong research record

Excellent communication skills

Education

PhD in Earth sciences or related field

Job description

Description

The purpose of this position is to conduct innovative, independent, and collaborative research that advances understanding of the polar regions and their changing environments. The postdoctoral scholar will develop and pursue a research project in polar science in collaboration with one or more Dartmouth faculty members. The Evans Family Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Polar Science supports interdisciplinary research across areas including oceanography, glaciology, atmospheric science, sea-ice science, climate science, mathematics, and engineering. The position is based at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, and provides opportunities to leverage Dartmouth's research expertise, facilities, datasets, computational resources, and collaborative networks.

• Develop and conduct an independent postdoctoral research project addressing important questions in polar science, in collaboration with the proposed Dartmouth faculty host(s).
• Collaborate with researchers across Dartmouth and relevant external institutions, contributing to interdisciplinary research activities and the broader polar science community.
• Communicate research findings through peer-reviewed publications, scientific presentations, and other appropriate scholarly activities.
• Contribute to a collaborative and inclusive research environment and participate in relevant academic and research activities at Dartmouth.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field, such as Earth sciences, oceanography, atmospheric science, glaciology, climate science, environmental science, mathematics, engineering, or a related discipline, completed by the start of the appointment.
• A strong record of research accomplishment appropriate to the candidate's career stage, including evidence of the ability to develop and carry out scientific research.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate scientific results effectively through written publications and oral presentations.
• A clearly articulated research proposal that addresses an important question in polar science and is feasible within a two-year postdoctoral appointment.

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