Postdoctoral Fellow, Earth System & Atmospheric Research

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR); Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

UCAR in Boulder, CO, invites applications for a postdoctoral research position focused on atmospheric, solar, and Earth system science while collaborating with scientists and engineers across NSF NCAR/UCAR. The role emphasizes publication with meetings and seminars.

The full-time, fixed-term position spans 1 year with possible extension, requires a Ph.D. or near-completion by 2027, and offers hybrid work requiring on-site presence about 3 days per week, plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Sc.D. must be completed or near completion by 2027.
• Broad knowledge of Earth system sciences and related areas.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent or collaborative research leading to publishable results.
• Collaborate with postdocs and scientific staff to advance NSF NCAR/UCAR research.
• Assist in seminars, reviews, and proposal processes.

Skills

Broad Earth system science knowledge

Independent & collaborative work

Oral and written communication

Prioritization & organization

Education

Ph.D. or Sc.D. in related field

Job description

UCAR in Boulder, CO, invites applications for a postdoctoral research position focused on atmospheric, solar, and Earth system science while collaborating with scientists and engineers across NSF NCAR/UCAR. The role emphasizes publication with meetings and seminars.

The full-time, fixed-term position spans 1 year with possible extension, requires a Ph.D. or near-completion by 2027, and offers hybrid work requiring on-site presence about 3 days per week, plus comprehensive benefits.