Postdoctoral Fellow

Overview

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Hiring Department:
Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences

Job Posting

Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

• Position Open To:
  All Applicants
• Weekly Scheduled
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• Earliest
  
  Start Date:
  
  Immediately
• Position Duration:
  Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2026

The Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for two separate, but complementary postdoctoral fellowship programs:

• The University of Texas Institute for Geophysics (UTIG) Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship
• The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) Excellence in Earth & Planetary Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowship

These highly competitive institutional awards are open to recent doctorates (degree within the past 5 years) in Earth, atmospheric, oceanic, cryospheric and planetary sciences or allied fields. Appointments are for two years, contingent upon performance. Prior to applying, prospective applicants are expected to identify and contact potential collaborators and mentors in UTIG and EPS to discuss research interests and explore opportunities for collaboration.

Recipients of this fellowship will join a vibrant community of postdocs, students and faculty where they are expected to pursue self-directed research in any scientific subfield. Successful applicants may take up residence as early as May 1, 2026. Salary is $72,000 per year and appointees are eligible for benefits; the appointment also comes with discretionary funds of $5,000 for research and travel expenses, as well as one-time relocation expenses of up to $3,000.

For full consideration, applications must be received by January 16, 2026. Detailed information, including application instructions and requirements, can be found here: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). For questions on these positions, please contact Dr. Chenguang Sun  (EPS Program) or Dr. Duncan Young  (UTIG Program).

To conduct independent research in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences or the Institute for Geophysics (both part of the Jackson School of Geosciences).

• Conduct independent research in any field that aligns with or expands upon our existing research initiatives in the department or the institute.
• Collaboration and mentorship are vital aspects of this position, and applicants must identify potential mentors and research groups within the department or the institute.

PhD in a relevant field (Earth, atmospheric, oceanic, and planetary sciences, or allied disciplines) must have been received within three years from the start date of the position.

Ability to perform independent research as well as collaborate effectively. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Salary: $72,000 per year. Appointees are eligible for benefits; discretionary funds of $5,000 for research and travel expenses, and one-time relocation expenses of up to $3,000.

• May work around standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

For applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:
You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.

Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

For current university employees and contingent workers:
You MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume.

In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility:
Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The university complies with all…