Logo
European Geosciences Union

Carnegie Postdoctoral Fellowships Starting in 2026 at the Earth and Planets Labo

European Geosciences Union, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

Save Job

Overview Carnegie Postdoctoral Fellowships Starting in 2026 at the Earth and Planets Laboratory

About the Organization The Earth and Planets Laboratory (EPL), a division of the Carnegie Institution for Science, is a basic research laboratory covering a wide range of fields. Our multidisciplinary department discovers exoplanets, creates new materials, illuminates Earth's inner workings, and seeks to better understand the universe that is our home.

Location Washington, DC, United States of America

Sector

Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology & Volcanology (GMPV)

Geodynamics (GD)

Planetary and Solar System Sciences (PS)

Type Full time

Level Experienced

Salary $78,280 USD

Required education PhD

Application timeline 3 November 2025

Posted 12 September 2025

Job Description The Earth and Planets Laboratory (EPL), a division of the Carnegie Institution for Science, invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships at its campus in Washington, DC. Multiple independent research fellowships are available in our interdisciplinary basic research laboratory covering a wide range of fields. EPL scientists engage in observational, experimental and theoretical research in fields including astronomy, cosmochemistry, data science, experimental petrology, geobiology, geochemistry, geodynamics, geophysics, mineral physics, planetary science, physics and chemistry of materials, seismology, and volcanology. Applicants’ primary field of research should overlap with one or more of these areas. Interdisciplinary research and collaboration with multiple research areas on campus is encouraged. New fellows will join a supportive community of about 25 postdoctoral scientists and 30 staff and research scientists engaged in understanding the origin and evolution of Earth and planets. More information about our postdoctoral experience at https://carnegiescience.edu/about/working/postdocs/epl.

Responsibilities and research focus

Independently conduct interdisciplinary basic research across listed fields, including astronomy, cosmochemistry, data science, experimental petrology, geobiology, geochemistry, geodynamics, geophysics, mineral physics, planetary science, physics and chemistry of materials, seismology, and volcanology.

Engage in observational, experimental and theoretical work; collaborate with multiple research areas on campus.

Qualifications

PhD (required).

Strong record in relevant fields; encourages interdisciplinary collaboration.

How to apply Only complete applications submitted online via Interfolio will be considered and must include:

1) a cover letter (1 page max), 2) curriculum vitae, 3) list of publications; 4) research plan / proposal (4 pages max, inclusive of figures and references), 5) a brief description of previous research (3 pages max, all inclusive); and 6) three references familiar with the applicant’s work.

See complete instructions

and submit your application online at https://apply.interfolio.com/172660. Applications are due November 3, 2025.

#J-18808-Ljbffr