Three prize postdocs in the Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences at the California Institute of Technology.

The O.K. Earl Prize Postdoc

The California Institute of Technology is offering the O.K. Earl fellowship in Geological and Planetary Sciences beginning in the fall of 2024. The O.K. Earl Fellowship is funded by an endowment from Orrin K. Earl, Jr. to support the research of scientists typically within two years after receipt of the Ph.D. Its goal is to identify and support innovative and creative work in the earth and planetary sciences, with particular emphasis on interdisciplinary work, and to nurture the careers of exceptional individuals who contribute to a diverse and inclusive scientific workforce.  Applicants with training in physics, chemistry, biology, or computer sciences are encouraged to apply.  The Division is currently active in geobiology, geochemistry, geology, geophysics, petrology, seismology, atmospheric, oceanic, and planetary sciences.

The fellowship carries an annual stipend of $74,000 plus a research expense fund of $10,000/year and up to $1,500 for one-way travel costs to Pasadena. The duration of the appointment is two years, contingent upon completion of a Ph.D. degree and good progress in the first year. Fellows are eligible to participate in Caltech's benefits programs, including health and dental programs. It is expected that the fellowship recipient be hosted by one or more division professors (designated by the Chair) who will provide mentorship.

Materials in support of an application should include curriculum vitae, list of publications, a one-page statement of research interests, and three letters of reference. Complete applications including letters of reference are due by November 10, 2023.

Applications can be submitted here: https://applications.caltech.edu/jobs/okearl

The Foster and Coco Stanback Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences at the California Institute of Technology invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in global environmental science beginning in the fall of 2024. The intent of the program is to support innovative and creative early career scientists working in global environmental science, including research in areas such as climate adaptation and mitigation, environmental microbiology, terrestrial and marine biogeochemistry, glaciology, paleo-climatology, atmospheric chemistry and composition, physical oceanography, and climate dynamics. We seek to nurture the careers of exceptional individuals who contribute to a diverse and inclusive scientific workforce.

The fellowship is funded in part by an endowment provided by Foster and Coco Stanback. It carries an annual stipend of $74,000 plus a research expense fund of $10,000 and up to $1,500 for one-way travel costs to Pasadena. The duration of the appointment is normally two years, contingent upon completion of the Ph.D. degree and good progress in the first year. Fellows are eligible to participate in Caltech’s benefit programs, including health and dental programs. The Stanback Fellow will be hosted by one or more division professors (designated by the Chair) who will provide both financial support and mentorship.

Materials in support of an application should include curriculum vitae, list of publications, a one-page statement of research interests, and three letters of reference. Complete applications including letters of reference are due by November 10, 2023.

Applications can be submitted here: https://applications.caltech.edu/jobs/stanback

The Melza M. and Frank Theodore Barr Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Barr Foundation Fellowship is funded by the Melza M. and Frank Theodore Barr Foundation to support the research of scientists, typically within two years after receipt of the Ph.D. Its goal is to identify and support innovative and creative work in the Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences, with particular emphasis on interdisciplinary work within the Caltech Center for Comparative Planetary Evolution, whose goal is to merge the fields of astronomy, geology, and biology to explore the origin and evolution of planetary systems and their biospheres (http://3cpe.caltech.edu ). The fellowship seeks to nurture the careers of exceptional individuals who contribute to a diverse and inclusive scientific workforce. Applicants with training in physics, chemistry, biology, or computer sciences are encouraged to apply. The Division is currently active in geobiology, geochemistry, geology, geophysics, petrology, seismology, environmental science and engineering, and atmospheric and planetary sciences.

This fellowship is funded for three years and carries an annual stipend of $74,000 plus a yearly research expense fund of $10,000 and up to $1,500 for one-way travel costs to Pasadena. The appointment is contingent upon completion of the Ph.D. degree and good progress in the first year. Fellows are eligible to participate in Caltech's benefit programs, including health and dental programs. It is expected that the fellowship recipient be hosted by one or more division professors (designated by the Chair) who will provide mentorship.

Materials in support of an application should include curriculum vitae, list of publications, a one-page statement of research interests, and three letters of reference. Complete applications including letters of reference are due by November 10, 2023.

Applications can be submitted here: https://applications.caltech.edu/jobs/barr

Fellowship candidates will automatically be considered for other available postdoctoral positions at Caltech in their fields of interest.

If there are any questions during the search process, please contact Jen Shechet at shechet@caltech.edu

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Postdoctoral positions are term appointments with specific renewal requirements.