Postdoctoral Research Fellowships – Earth, Environmental & Climate Science
Organization: Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University (https://lamont.columbia.edu/)
Location: Palisades, New York, USA
Position Overview
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO) invites applications for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Earth, environmental, and climate science. Fellows conduct independent research across themes such as solid Earth dynamics, ocean and atmospheric processes, cryosphere, paleoclimate, and biogeoscience.
Duration / Type of Position
Two-year postdoctoral fellowship
Supervisor / Contact Person
Office of the Director, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
Required Qualifications
- PhD in a relevant Earth, environmental, or climate science field
Preferred / Desirable Qualifications
- Research experience in proposed theme and strong interdisciplinary skills
- Record of scholarly excellence
Application Materials
- Curriculum Vitae (with publication list)
- Research statement (max 3 pages)
- Names and contact details of three referees
Application Deadline
- Application materials due: November 7, 2025
- Recommendation letters due: November 14, 2025
Salary and Benefits
Approx. US$72,116/year plus research allowance (~US$12,000); full Columbia University benefits
Application Link: https://lamont.columbia.edu/lamont-postdoctoral-fellowships