USDA Forest Service - Postdoctoral Fellowship in Forest Watershed Resources
Research Project: The quantity and quality of water delivered by forest watersheds are influenced by forest management and natural processes, including extreme meteorological events. Over long timescales, water quantity (yield) reflects the balance between precipitation and evapotranspiration, the latter being strongly controlled by the amount, type, and growth of above-ground biomass (i.e., carbon stocks). Recent catastrophic flooding in the Southern Appalachian’s associated with Hurricane Helene highlights the need to better understand how interactions between management, forest disturbance, and precipitation patterns influence the ability of forests to attenuate flooding in mountainous landscapes.
This research fellowship will use long-term (since 1934) experimental data (meteorology, streamflow, stream chemical exports, forest composition) at the Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory to assess trends and variability in water yield and chemistry as affected by multiple underlying drivers. Analyses will consider watersheds throughout the Coweeta basin including a range of historical and recent treatments and their paired reference watershed. There will be significant flexibility for the fellow, in collaboration with the mentor and other project members, to refine the focus of these activities based on the knowledge base, skill sets, and interest of the participant.
The fellowship will be located at the Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory in Otto, NC in the beautiful southern Appalachians of western North Carolina. Coweeta is the longest-running experimental forest in the Nation, including continuous climate and streamflow records extending back to the 1930s.
To learn more and apply, please see the Postdoctoral Fellowship in Forest Watershed Resources job posting.
Application Deadline: April 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory - Postdoctoral Researchers
The JPL-led Observational Products for End-Users from Remote Sensing Analysis (OPERA) project is seeking two postdocs to conduct research on landslides and vertical land motion (or related surface deformation phenomena) across North America using satellite radar remote sensing data.
The selected candidates will perform original research using interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) data and OPERA-derived products to better understand surface deformation processes and their applications for hazard monitoring and response. The postdocs will contribute to advancing scientific methodologies while supporting the development of actionable Earth observation products for stakeholders.
For more information and to apply, please see the job posting: https://citjpl.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Jobs/job/JPL-Campus/Postdoc--Radar-Remote-Sensing-of-Landslides-and-Vertical-Land-Motion--OPERA-Project--1_R5487
University of Alaska Fairbanks - Field Engineer, Alaska Earthquake Center
The Alaska Earthquake Center is hiring a Field Engineer to join the efforts of our team and contribute to our mission of strengthening Alaska’s resilience to earthquakes and tsunamis through monitoring, research and public engagement. We seek an individual with the ability to manage a team of a half dozen staff with diverse skills who oversee the health and operations of the state’s 250-station monitoring network. While a background in engineering, logistics, or geoscience is ideal, this is not required. This role is crucial to maintaining our network of remote seismic monitoring stations across the state, and we seek applicants with a wide range of backgrounds across STEM fields.
For more information and application instructions, please visit: https://careers.alaska.edu/jobs/field-engineer-alaska-earthquake-center-aec-fairbanks-alaska-united-states-5d452fd8-26da-4ee2-9927-a4cdf1059691
Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China - Postdoctoral Positions
Postdoctoral positions are available at the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) in Shenzhen. SUSTech is a new research-focused university situated in the vibrant coastal city of Shenzhen, China, 20 minutes north of Hong Kong by train. The campus spans 500 acres of forest and lakes, providing a pleasant environment for work and living.
The candidates will work with Professor Mian Liu on global geodynamics and lithospheric tectonics. The candidate may work in any of the fields using numerical modeling that integrates with geophysical and geological observations, including but not limited to the following:
- Lithospheric deformation and magmatism
- East Asia tectonics
- Active tectonics, faulting, and earthquakes
- Archean and planetary tectonics.
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in geodynamics, geophysics, geodesy, or a related field by the time of hire. The successful applicant should have experience with high-performance computing. The positions are for a two-year term and are renewable based on performance. The positions are funded by SUSTech, with globally competitive salaries and benefits.
To apply, please send the following via email to Prof. Mian Liu (lium6@sustech.edu.cn):
- A statement of research interests, including a summary of Ph.D. research and future research plans (2 pages)
- Curriculum vitae
- Contact information of three references
Additional information can be found at https://ess.sustech.edu.cn/Recruitment-detail-id-1261.html.
Review of applications will start immediately, and these positions will remain open until filled.
The Department of Geosciences at Utah State University (USU) - Postdoctoral Researcher
Earthquake Critical Zone Processes (mentor: Dr. Alexis Ault)
This NSF-supported position investigates shallow rupture and interseismic deformation in the earthquake critical zone. Research will target the southern San Andreas fault and the 2023 Mw7.6 Elbistan earthquake surface rupture in Turkey and bridge field, rock deformation, and analytical approaches to probe shallow fault zone dynamics. The postdoc will work within a collaborative team spanning USU, Brown University, and Cal State Fullerton, with additional partners in Turkey. Apply here. Position will remain open until filled.
For more information or questions, contact Dr. Ault (alexis.ault@usu.edu), .