Reginald A. Daly Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
A prestigious postdoctoral fellowship for independent research in Earth and Planetary Sciences at Harvard University.
Best for:Best for early-career researchers in Earth and planetary sciences seeking independence and departmental integration.
Overview
The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Harvard University invites applications for the Reginald A. Daly Postdoctoral Research Fellowship. This honorific position supports early-career researchers in conducting independent scientific investigations across a wide range of Earth and planetary disciplines. Fellows are encouraged to collaborate with existing research groups within the department while pursuing their own scholarly interests. The fellowship is initially awarded for one year, with an anticipated extension for a second year. The department is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent research within the broad field of Earth and Planetary Sciences.
- Engage and collaborate with one or more research groups in the department.
- Develop and execute a high-quality research proposal.
- Contribute to the academic and intellectual life of the department.
- Participate in departmental seminars and scholarly activities.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Earth and Planetary Sciences or a related field
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research.
- Strong background in one or more Earth or planetary science disciplines.
- Proficiency in relevant methodological approaches such as field observations, lab-based science, theory, or computation.
- Must hold a PhD or be a 2027-degree candidate.
- Completion of the PhD is required by the time of the appointment.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-01
Submit your application through the official Harvard academic positions portal. Ensure your submission includes a cover letter identifying the faculty member you wish to work with, a CV, a two-page research proposal, and contact information for three referees. Applicants are responsible for ensuring their referees upload letters to the provided portal link.
- Cover letter
- CV
- Research proposal
- 3 reference letters
Contact
Emily Bowman· Academic Administrator
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