Carnegie Institution for Science, Earth and Planets Laboratory

The Earth and Planets Laboratory (EPL), a division of the Carnegie Institution for Science, is a basic research laboratory covering a wide range of fields. Our multidisciplinary department discovers exoplanets, creates new materials, illuminates Earth's inner workings, and seeks to better understand the universe that is our home.

Homepage: https://carnegiescience.edu/epl

The Earth and Planets Laboratory (EPL), a division of the Carnegie Institution for Science, invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships at its campus in Washington, DC. Multiple independent research fellowships are available in our interdisciplinary basic research laboratory covering a wide range of fields. EPL scientists engage in observational, experimental and theoretical research in fields including astronomy, cosmochemistry, data science, experimental petrology, geobiology, geochemistry, geodynamics, geophysics, mineral physics, planetary science, physics and chemistry of materials, seismology, and volcanology. Applicants’ primary field of research should overlap with one or more of these areas. Interdisciplinary research and collaboration with multiple research areas on campus is encouraged. New fellows will join a supportive community of about 25 postdoctoral scientists and 30 staff and research scientists engaged in understanding the origin and evolution of Earth and planets. More information about our postdoctoral experience at https://carnegiescience.edu/about/working/postdocs/epl.

Only complete applications submitted online via Interfolio will be considered and must include: 1) a cover letter (1 page max), 2) curriculum vitae, 3) list of publications; 4) research plan / proposal (4 pages max, inclusive of figures and references), 5) a brief description of previous research (3 pages max, all inclusive); and 6) three references familiar with the applicant’s work. See complete instructions and submit your application online at https://apply.interfolio.com/172660. Applications are due November 3, 2025.

Other postdoctoral opportunities will be posted as they arise at https://apply.interfolio.com/36568/positions.