Postdoctoral Scholar

CICOES Postdoctoral Scholar Program 2027

The Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, and Ecosystem Studies (CICOES) seeks applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar with research interests in climate, oceanography, and/or ecosystem science including human dimensions and policy. We anticipate offering two Postdoctoral Scholar appointments in 2027. Postdocs are appointed at any one of the CICOES consortium universities:
University of Washington (UW), Oregon State University (OSU), and University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) and may be located on campus or at one of our National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) sponsored laboratories: the Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC), the Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC), and/or the Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL).

Appointments are based on the strength of the applicant’s research proposal, the fit to CICOES’ research portfolio, and the composition of the mentoring team. A mentoring team must include at least one NOAA or CICOES research scientist (co-located CICOES research scientists are eligible) and at least one academic faculty member (WOT, affiliate, or emeritus faculty are not eligible to serve as academic mentors).

Applicants are expected to conduct research within at least one of CICOES’ nine research themes: climate and ocean variability, change, and impacts; earth systems and processes; environmental chemistry and ocean carbon; marine ecosystems; ocean and coastal observations; environmental data science; aquaculture science; human dimensions in marine systems; and polar studies. Applicant research proposals should demonstrate relevance to both CICOES and at least one of the NOAA programs primarily at AFSC, NWFSC, or PMEL.

A central foundation of this program is to foster collaboration between CICOES and NOAA Laboratories.

Appointments are 100% FTE for 12 months, renewable for a second 12 months subject to availability of funding and scholarly progress. The base salary range for this position will be $6,819-$7,786 per month, commensurate with experience or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Other compensation associated with this position may include a moving allowance, a relocation incentive, and/or a limited commitment of summer salary.

Postdoctoral scholars are engaged in full-time, mentored advanced training to enhance professional skills and research independence. Given the close mentoring relationship necessitated by the nature of postdoctoral scholar appointments; access to the full university community to support individual development; and, if applicable, visa sponsorship requirements. Postdoctoral scholars must be physically present at their assigned work location, either on university property or at a designated NOAA-sponsored laboratory, to perform the duties of their appointment.

Postdoctoral scholars at the University of Washington are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-unions

Applications are due in Interfolio by January 4, 2027, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

Letters of support from mentors and references are due by January 8, 2027.

For disability accommodation and/or questions about the position, please contact Human Resources Manager Carol Pérez at

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