Lori Summa and David Awwiller Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Geosciences

Position overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $69,073-$82,836.

Open date: February 5, 2026

Next review date: Sunday, Mar 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at UC Davis invites applications for the Lori Summa and David Awwiller Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Geosciences. The Department provides a world-class, stimulating intellectual and educational environment that prioritizes people. We seek a postdoctoral scholar who has excellent research ideas and skills to conduct a creative, impactful, and collaborative research project with the mentorship of an EPS faculty member.

Applicants are encouraged to contact potential mentors well in advance of the Final date to receive applications to discuss project ideas and resources available to support the proposed project. The successful applicant will also have $2,000 available to support research activities and/or conference travel.

This is a full-time position with salary based on experience (see UC Davis salary tables) and includes benefits. This is a two-year appointment. There may be opportunities for teaching at UC Davis depending on the interests of the applicant. Postdoctoral scholars at UC Davis are supported by the Postdoctoral Scholars Association, which provides professional development and career support, as well as a variety of other professional development programs.

They are also represented by the Postdoctoral Scholar Bargaining Unit.

We aim to provide the most accessible experience possible to support a postdoctoral scholar who will thrive in this position.

A PhD in geoscience or a related field is required at the time of appointment. Based on UC Davis Policy, candidates must be within the first 5 years of their PhD completion date, and must not be beyond 3 years of employment as a postdoc at the date of hiring.

Applicants should submit a cover letter with a brief description of their PhD research and qualifications for the proposed project, a statement of the proposed postdoctoral project (statement limited to 3 pages including figures; references can be in additional pages), a Curriculum Vitae, and three references, including one reference from the proposed postdoctoral mentor at UC Davis. Application materials should be submitted via the online application system at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./JPF
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We aim to provide the most accessible experience possible to support a postdoctoral scholar who will thrive in this position.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

A PhD in geoscience or a related field is required at the time of appointment. Candidates must be within the first 5 years of their PhD completion date, and must not be beyond 3 years of employment as a postdoc at the date of hiring.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter - Brief description of PhD research and qualifications for the proposed project
• Statement of Proposed Postdoctoral project - Proposal text and figures should total no more than 3 pages; references can be in additional pages
• Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.

Reference requirements

• 3 letters of reference required

One reference must be from the proposed postdoctoral mentor at UC Davis mentioned in the position description.

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