"Post Doctoral Fellow - Earth & Atmospheric Sciences"

Department

Earth & Atmospheric Sciences

Salary

Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description

Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization. Develops leadership and management skills.

1. Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
2. Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
3. May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.
4. May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
5. May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
6. Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
7. May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.
8. Performs other job-related duties as required.

The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Houston is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to lead research projects on (not limited to): Ecosystem carbon, water, and energy cycles; Extreme events and disturbance ecology (e.g., flood, wildfire).

Preferred Qualifications

Strong programming skills, or Experience in field measurements (e.g., eddy covariance, chamber), or Modeling skills (e.g., machine learning, process-based models), or Remote sensing and GIS. We welcome innovative research ideas beyond these examples, provided they align with the broader themes of ecosystem processes and disturbance ecology. The anticipated project duration is two years, with the possibility of extension depending on performance and funding availability. The start date is flexible, but no later than Fall 2026.

To apply, candidates should submit

CV; Transcript; Cover letter (1–2 pages) outlining your research experience, skills, and future interests; Contact information for 3 references. Applications received by November 9, 2025, will receive full consideration. Review will continue until the position is filled. Questions can be directed to Dr. Kunxiaojia Yuan at kyuan@central.uh.edu.

MQ: Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. No experience is required.