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Reginald A. Daly Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

Harvard University

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Title Reginald A. Daly Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
School Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area Earth and Planetary Sciences
Position Description
The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Harvard University invites applicants for the Reginald A. Daly Postdoctoral Research Fellowship. 
The Department seeks candidates in the broad field of Earth and Planetary Sciences including but not limited to geology, geochemistry, geobiology, geodynamics, petrology, geophysics, oceanography, atmospheric dynamics, climate science, atmospheric chemistry, Earth history, hydrology, mineralogy, mineral physics, paleomagnetism, seismology, and planetary sciences. We welcome methodological approaches that span field observations, lab-based science, theory, and computation. The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences is keenly interested in diversifying its department and encourages applications from members of historically underrepresented groups.
These honorific postdoctoral fellowships are awarded for a one-year period, with an anticipated extension for a second year. Daly fellows carry out independent research and may choose to interact with one or more research groups in the department. Applicants are welcome to contact members of the department before applying. 
The annual salary is $75,000 with a research allowance of $10,000 ($5,000 per year), and $2,000 relocation cost for the first year. Information about benefits can be found on the Harvard Human Resources website
Applicants should have a recent Ph.D. or should be 2024-degree candidates. Completion of the Ph.D. is required by the time of the appointment. 
Applications should include a cover letter that includes the faculty member you would like to work with, curriculum vitae and a two-page research proposal, as well as the names, affiliations, and email addresses of three referees. Applicants are responsible for contacting the referees. Referees would need to have their letters uploaded to the link provided by the application site. Applications and letters are due December 21, 2023, and should be submitted (along with reference letters) through https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/12887
Questions for the Daly Search Committee can be sent to Emily Bowman, Academic Coordinator, ebowman@fas.harvard.edu
Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and pregnancy-related considerations, or any other characteristic protected by law. 
Basic Qualifications
Applicants should have a recent Ph.D. or should be 2024-degree candidates. Completion of the Ph.D. is required by the time of the appointment. 
Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions
Please note in your cover letter how you learned about the position.
Contact Information
Emily Bowman
Academic Coordinator
Contact Email ebowman@fas.harvard.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer
Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related considerations, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Minimum Number of References Required 3
Maximum Number of References Allowed 3
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