Employment Opportunities
EAPS is an academic community of approximately 40 faculty, 100 research staff including postdocs, and 175 students who study integrated aspects of Earth and planetary sciences, including through partnership with the MIT-Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Joint Program. EAPS is committed to academic excellence and to fostering an intellectually vibrant, equitable and inclusive environment.
We seek outstanding and collegial scientists who have the potential for innovation and leadership in research, and share our Principles of Community.
Questions? Contact our Human Resources Administrator
Faculty Positions
No postings at this time.
Postdoctoral Positions
While occasionally postdoctoral opportunities will be listed below, there is no single comprehensive list of available postdoctoral opportunities as postdoctoral positions depend on faculty sponsorship.
Candidates interested in postdoctoral study at EAPS are encouraged to discover our research and contact faculty members directly.
EAPS also sponsors a Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships Program which typically appoints two new fellows through a competitive process each fall.
Research Positions
No postings at this time.
Administrative Positions
No postings at this time.
MIT is an equal opportunity employer.
We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. See MIT’s full policy on nondiscrimination.
MIT considers equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs. All candidates who believe they possess equivalent experience and education are encouraged to apply.
Employment is contingent upon the complete of a satisfactory background check.
Labor Condition Application Notifications
These US Department of Labor required notices serve to inform interested parties that the Massachusetts Institute of Technology submits applications for H-1B non-immigrants for certain academic and research positions.
