Research Associate B (postdoctoral researcher)Evans Family Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Polar Science at Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College's Evans Family Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Polar Science seeks a researcher to advance polar science in collaboration with Dartmouth faculty. The postdoc will pursue an independent research project across oceanography, glaciology, atmospheric science, climate science, and related fields at Dartmouth in Hanover, NH.

The role emphasizes collaboration, publication, and active participation in polar science communities, leveraging Dartmouth's facilities and networks.

Qualifications

• PhD in Earth sciences or a related field, completed by the start of the appointment.
• Strong record of research accomplishments appropriate to career stage.
• Clear ability to communicate scientific results in writing and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct an independent postdoctoral research project in polar science.
• Collaborate with Dartmouth faculty and external researchers on interdisciplinary activities.
• Communicate findings through peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
• Contribute to a collaborative and inclusive research environment at Dartmouth.

Skills

Research experience

Scientific communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Proposal development

Education

PhD in Earth sciences or related field

Job description

Dartmouth College: Thayer School of Engineering

Location

Hanover, NH

Open Date

Oct 15, 2026

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.