Postdoctoral Fellow-College of Sciences, Earth & Planetary Sciences

Postdoctoral Fellow

The University of Texas at San Antonio invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences in the College of Sciences.

Position Summary

The Early Earth Laboratory (EEL) at the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) invites applications for a two-year full-time Postdoctoral Fellow position in planetary science beginning in Fall 2026. This position is supported by PI funds.

Essential Functions

The postdoctoral fellow will have a central role in developing and leading scientifically rigorous research projects. The successful candidate will lead and co-develop collaborative research efforts in cosmochemistry, early Earth geochemistry, and/or planetary systems modeling, within the broader research program of EEL.

Qualifications

• PhD in planetary science, physics, chemistry, astronomy, geochemistry, or a related field by the start date.
• A record of developing independent scholarly products as demonstrated by papers published in peer-reviewed journals, with particular emphasis on planetary materials, cosmochemistry, geochemistry, mineralogy, planetary science, or a related field.
• A clear record of strong quantitative and analytical skills, with expertise in scientific programming, numerical modeling, or other quantitative analysis.
• The ability to work both independently and as an effective member of a collaborative research team.
• The ability to convey research ideas to a broad audience, both in writing and through oral presentations.

Full consideration will be given to applications received by April 30, 2026; however, the positions will remain open until filled.