Employment Opportunities
EAPS is an academic community of approximately 40 faculty, 100 research staff including postdocs, and 175 students who study integrated aspects of Earth and planetary sciences, including through partnership with the MIT-Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Joint Program. EAPS is committed to academic excellence and to fostering an intellectually vibrant, equitable and inclusive environment.
We seek outstanding and collegial scientists who have the potential for innovation and leadership in research, and share our Principles of Community.
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Faculty Positions
No postings at this time.
Postdoctoral Positions
While occasionally postdoctoral opportunities will be listed below, there is no single comprehensive list of available postdoctoral opportunities as postdoctoral positions depend on faculty sponsorship.
Candidates interested in postdoctoral study at EAPS are encouraged to discover our research and contact faculty members directly.
There is also our Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships program which offers annual opportunities.
The postdoctoral associate will analyze soil, vegetation, and atmospheric data to help understand and quantify conditions leading to the development of severe convective storms. We prefer the candidate to have experience with atmospheric dynamics, and thermodynamics, atmospheric convection, and soil and vegetation physics.
Job Requirements: PhD in atmospheric or climate sciences, physics, or a related field by the date of hire. Strong physical, mathematical, and computational background. Expertise in atmospheric and/or soil modeling. Experience with programming in at least one general purpose language. Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
This is a two-year position. The start date is flexible, but preferably between 1 October 2023 and 1 April 2024. The successful candidate must have completed all PhD requirements by the start date.
To Apply: A complete application must include 1) cover letter, 2) CV, 3) brief statement of research interests and professional plans, and 4) the name and email of three references.
Applications are being accepted at Academic Jobs Online.
Deadline for applications to receive full review: March 31, 2024
The MIT Paleomagnetism Laboratory in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences invites applicants for a Postdoctoral Associate. The associate will conduct research in Earth and planetary paleomagnetism under the direction of the laboratory Principal Investigator (PI) Professor Benjamin Weiss. Research topics can span one or more of topics ranging from lunar, Martian and meteorite paleomagnetism and Earth magnetism and will be identified and developed in discussions with the PI.
Job Requirements: Candidates with a PhD in planetary science, geoscience, physics, or closely related fields are preferred. Candidates should have research experience in a laboratory sciences and paleomagnetism and rock magnetism, the ability to work as both a collaborative and self-initiating team member, and strong communication and quantitative skills. The position will have a duration of at least one year with the possibility of extension.
To Apply: Candidates for the position should submit: 1) a cover letter 2) a curriculum vitae, and 3) names and contacts of at least three referees.
The Advanced Carbon Mineralization Initiative invites applicants for a Postdoctoral Associate. The postdoctoral scholar will enrich and optimize microbial communities that enhance carbon sequestration coupled to the removal of some industrial waste products. The candidates will characterize the solution chemistry, conversion rates and solids that precipitate in microbial cultures and work on integrating steps of the conversion process that optimize the removal or conversion of different materials. Ideal candidates would have experience in microbial cultivation, mineral analyses, aquatic chemistry and bioremediation, work well in teams and have an interest in entrepreneurship.
Job Requirements: PhD in geosciences, biology, materials sciences or bioengineering by the date of hire. Strong experimental and quantitative background. Experience with wet lab work. Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
This is a one-year position with extension based on performance and funding. The start date is flexible, but preferably before February 28, 2024. The successful candidate must have completed all PhD requirements by the start date.
To Apply: A complete application must include 1) cover letter, 2) CV, 3) brief statement of research interests and professional plans, and 4) the name and email of three references.
The MIT Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences seeks a postdoctoral researcher to explore and develop proxy records of Cenozoic carbon and climate excursions, especially “hyperthermal” events, and to contribute to a broader project examining climate risks. The postdoc will work with Professors Daniel Rothman and David McGee to use a combination of theory, simple models, and data to understand the dynamics of these events, with a focus on using proxy data to shed light on their timescales and mechanisms. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience working with Cenozoic sediments, a range of carbon cycle and climate proxy systems, and/or geochronological tools that can help constrain past rates. The specific aims of the research will be developed collaboratively between the postdoc and PIs.
The postdoc will be a part of the “Preparing for a new world of weather and climate extremes” project, one of five Flagship Projects identified by the MIT Climate Grand Challenges competition. The project, led by Professors Kerry Emanuel and Paul O’Gorman (Earth Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences) and Miho Mazereeuw (Architecture) involves collaborators from across MIT and beyond and aims to understand and communicate climate risks, including risks associated with destabilizing carbon cycle feedbacks.
Job Requirements: a PhD in Earth or climate sciences or related fields. Experience in developing and interpreting paleoclimate proxy records, demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills, and evidence of working in teams is highly desired.
To Apply: Applications with a curriculum vitae, a one-page statement of research interests, and the email contacts for three references (not letters at this stage) should be submitted to Academic Jobs Online.
Review will begin after 12/4/23 and proceed until the position is filled.
For additional information about the positions, please contact Professors Daniel Rothman (dhr@mit.edu) and David McGee (davidmcg@mit.edu).
Research Positions
to manage communications activities and produce high-quality, science-based written content for an Earth science-focused research group. Will be responsible for assisting PI with writing and editing scientific manuscripts for publication; perform copyediting of publisher’s proofs. Identify federal and private grant competitions that align with PI’s expertise and field of study. Draft, edit, and compile supporting documents for grants and project proposals as required by funding agencies. Assist with website content and edits.
Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree, preferably advanced degree in a STEM-related field. Background in Earth Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, or Data Science. Three years of professional experience in scientific writing, editing, or a related field. Experience writing proposals and complex reports is a plus. Evidence of significant contributions to writing, editing and publication of scientific journal articles is required. Highly detailed-oriented, inquisitive, and thorough. Familiarity with processes related to scientific publishing and data visualization with interpretation of scientific figures. Demonstrated ability to work independently and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and non-traditional work environment and experience in project management is a plus.
One year appointment with the possibility of extension based on funding. Hybrid schedule.
To Apply: Applications are being accepted at MIT Careers Site, Job #23680.
Administrative Positions
No postings at this time.
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