Postdoctoral Research Associate

The Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral research associate in the Experimental Rock Deformation Lab at Brown University. The research project is supported by a grant from the NSF Geophysics Program. The project is aimed at understanding the origin of frictional state evolution. The work involves conducting and analyzing experiments in our Tullis high-pressure rotary-shear friction machine. Applicants with experience in experimental rock deformation are preferred.

Questions may be directed by email to Terry_Tullis@brown.edu with Subject: POSTDOC-Brown. Applicants should have a recent Ph.D. (or equivalent) in a relevant field or should be a 2025-2026 degree candidate, for a position start date as early as September 1, 2026. Degree completion is required by the start date of the appointment.

For this position, Brown offers only the J-1 visa classification to scholars who need immigration sponsorship in order to enter the U.S. and commence lawful employment under the terms of their appointment.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, the names and contact information for two references, and a 3-5 page statement of research that includes a summary of research accomplishments and current research goals. Candidates should address how they would contribute to the research mission of our diverse and inclusive living-learning community. Applications should be submitted via https://apply.interfolio.com/184369. Review of applications will begin on May 18, 2026