Postdoctoral Fellowships in Earth, Environmental, and Climate Sciences

Lamont-Doherty offers 24-month research appointments spanning solid-Earth processes, ocean and atmospheric systems, climate, cryospheric dynamics, paleoclimate, biogeoscience and environmental contamination. Applicants propose an original Earth-science project and identify potential mentors; machine-learning backgrounds are welcome. A forest-ecology option includes work at Black Rock Forest. The annual salary is $72,116, with a one-time $12,000 research allowance and $1,500 relocation support. Expected starts fall in autumn 2027 or spring 2028. Recommendation letters are due 13 November 2026.

Recently completed PhD, or completion expected by September 2027. Submit CV, publication list, research proposal and references through Columbia’s linked application system. Columbia limits total postdoctoral experience to five years.