Reginald A. Daly Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

Harvard University; Cambridge, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Research allowance

Job summary

Harvard University invites applications for the Reginald A. Daly Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. Fellows conduct independent research across various Earth and planetary science disciplines and may collaborate with multiple research groups within the department.

The appointment is for one year with the possibility of a second year extension. Applicants should have a recent Ph.D.

Responsibilities

• Carry out independent research as a Reginald A. Daly Postdoctoral Research Fellow.
• Interact with one or more research groups in the Earth and Planetary Sciences department.

Education

Ph.D.

Job description

Reginald A. Daly Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

Title Reginald A. Daly Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

School

School Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area

Department/Area Earth and Planetary Sciences

Position Description

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Harvard University invites applicants for the Reginald A. Daly Postdoctoral Research Fellowship.

The Department seeks candidates in the broad field of Earth and Planetary Sciences including but not limited to geology, geochemistry, geobiology, geodynamics, petrology, geophysics, oceanography, atmospheric dynamics, climate science, atmospheric chemistry, Earth history, hydrology, mineralogy, mineral physics, paleomagnetism, seismology, and planetary sciences. We welcome methodological approaches that span field observations, lab-based science, theory, and computation. The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences celebrates the multiple dimensions of diversity that each member of our community offers, including diversity of background, perspective, and lived experience. We strongly welcome applications from persons from underrepresented groups.

These honorific postdoctoral fellowships are awarded for a one-year period, with an anticipated extension for a second year. Daly fellows carry out independent research and may choose to interact with one or more research groups in the department. Applicants are encouraged to contact members of the department before applying.

Basic Qualifications

Applicants should have a recent Ph.D. or should be 2027-degree candidates. Completion of the Ph.D. is required by the time of the appointment.

Special Instructions

Applications and letters are due November 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Emily Bowman
Academic Administrator

Salary Range

The annual salary is $92,000 with an annual research allowance of $2,500, and up to $2,500 in relocation expenses for the first year. Information about benefits can be found on the Harvard Human Resources website.

Minimum Number of References Required

Minimum Number of References Required 3

Maximum Number of References Allowed

Maximum Number of References Allowed 3

Keywords

Postdoc, Postdoctoral, Earth Science, Planetary Science, Earth and Planetary Science

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