The Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for the Dr. George S. Benton Postdoctoral Fellowship in Oceanographic & Atmospheric Sciences. The duration of the fellowship is one year with an anticipated extension for a second year. The position carries a salary of $65,000 per year (plus fringe benefits), includes an annual $5,000 stipend for travel and research expenses, and provides eligibility to participate in the Johns Hopkins University health plans. Information on our department and its research activities can be found at https://eps.jhu.edu/.
Qualifications
We seek outstanding individuals with a recent Ph.D. in oceanographic sciences, atmospheric sciences, or a related field, and with strong links to departmental research interests. Candidates for the Fellowship should be engaged in research on the science of climate change, with an emphasis on process-based understanding of the climate system, in particular the ocean and atmosphere. Research relevant to problems of anthropogenic change and/or that deploys interdisciplinary approaches is particularly welcome. Applicants should contact faculty with whom they are interested in working before applying. The department values experiences and ambitions related to improving equity, diversity, and inclusion in the Earth, Planetary and/or Environmental Sciences.
Application Instructions
Consideration of applications will begin December 13th, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, however, to ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted by the abovementioned date. Applications can only be submitted electronically through interfolio. To apply, access the link here http://apply.interfolio.com/157591 to forward your curriculum vitae (with your email address), a statement of your research experience and programmatic vision, and names and emails of two or more references.