Postdoctoral Fellow, Earth & Planets Research

European Geosciences Union; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Earth and Planets Laboratory at Carnegie Science invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships in Washington, DC, starting in 2027. Fellows develop an original research plan and collaborate with EPL scientists across geology, geophysics, and planetary science.

These fellowships include mentoring, access to world-class facilities, and opportunities to travel to conferences; the lab supports interdisciplinary work and professional development for early-career researchers.

Qualifications

• PhD required for postdoctoral fellowships.
• Fellows should have an original research plan and be open to interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Interdisciplinary research across geosciences is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Develop an original, publishable research plan aligned with EPL mentors.
• Collaborate across multiple geoscience disciplines (geochemistry, geophysics, planetary science, etc.).
• Engage in mentoring and professional development activities for postdocs.

Education

PhD

Job description

The Earth and Planets Laboratory at Carnegie Science invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships in Washington, DC, starting in 2027. Fellows develop an original research plan and collaborate with EPL scientists across geology, geophysics, and planetary science.

These fellowships include mentoring, access to world-class facilities, and opportunities to travel to conferences; the lab supports interdisciplinary work and professional development for early-career researchers.