Postdoctoral Scholar Series in Earth & Planetary Sciences University of California, Riverside in United States

Rice University’s Rice Space Institute is recruiting a Postdoctoral Associate for the Center for Planetary Origins to Habitability (CPO2H). The position is centered on Earth science, planetary science, astrobiology, astronomy/astrophysics, space science, geophysics, geochemistry, cosmochemistry, and planetary interiors , with a strong emphasis on independent research that advances the center’s mission. The successful candidate will collaborate with Rice researchers across Earth and planetary sci...

Arizona State University’s School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) is inviting applications for two postdoctoral research positions through the Exploration Fellowship program. This is a strong opportunity for early-career researchers in astronomy, astrophysics, biology, chemistry, geology, physics, planetary science, engineering , and related interdisciplinary areas. The fellowship is designed to support independent research in collaboration with SESE faculty, with a special preference for ...

PhD opportunity at The Open University in a project titled Life on the Rocks: Mineral Precipitation and its Role in Habitability . This project sits at the intersection of Earth Science , Biology , Chemistry , and Astronomy , with a strong focus on geochemistry and astrobiology . The research uses novel samples collected from the Earth's seafloor to study how mineral precipitation shapes habitable environments and what these processes may reveal about the possibility of life beyond Earth, includ...

Postdoc opening in Experimental Geochemistry and Planetary Differentiation at the Bayerisches Geoinstitut (BGI), University of Bayreuth in Germany. This opportunity is aimed at researchers interested in geochemistry, Earth science, geology, and planetary processes, with a focus on experimental approaches to understanding differentiation in planetary materials. The post was shared by the European Association of Geochemistry and notes that the position is open until filled . For full details and a...

The University of Texas at Austin’s Institute for Geophysics (UTIG), part of the Jackson School of Geosciences, is inviting applications for a Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship in earth and planetary sciences . This is a competitive institutional postdoctoral fellowship for recent PhD recipients who want to pursue self-directed research in any scientific subfield that aligns with or expands UTIG’s research directions. The position is based at the Pickle Research Campus at UT Austin. Research...