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
Not accepting applications at this time.
Postdoctoral Positions
While occasionally postdoctoral opportunities will be listed below, there is no single, comprehensive list of available opportunities since the positions depend on faculty sponsorship.
Candidates interested in postdoctoral study in 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.
Expected start date: Between June 1, 2027, and January 31, 2028
The Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric & Planetary Sciences (EAPS) supports exceptional early-career scientists with interests in the broad range of disciplines represented in the department. Fellows are expected to pursue independent research, but also encouraged to collaborate with at least one faculty member in the department. Applicants should contact prospective faculty hosts whose primary affiliation is in EAPS. MIT postdoctoral researchers receive mentoring and opportunities for career development throughout the postdoctoral period.
The program typically appoints three new fellows each year through a competitive process. Appointments are for two years. Each fellow receives an annual stipend of $85,000 and an allowance of $5,000 per year for research and $5,000 relocation expenses. Fellows will be eligible for MIT health benefits. Each selected fellow is appointed to a named fellowship. Named fellowships include the William O. Crosby (1876) Fellowship, the Henry G. Houghton (1927) Fellowship, and the Mario J. and Luisa T. Molina Fellowship. Houghton fellows are invited to contribute to educational activities in the department, at a level to be determined in consultation with the faculty mentor. Crosby fellows give a William O. Crosby Lecture once per year. The Molina Fellowship supports the training of scientists in global change research, who are citizens or residents of developing countries or Latin American countries. All candidates will be considered for the Crosby and Houghton Fellowships, and candidates will have an opportunity in the application to indicate their eligibility for the Molina Fellowship.
REQUIRED: Applicants must have obtained a Ph.D. by the start date, but not more than three years before the start date. Applicants not selected for one of the named fellowships will automatically be considered for open postdoctoral positions in their area of expertise at MIT. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.
Application Requirements: A single PDF file containing: (i) a cover letter; (ii) a curriculum vitae that includes a list of publications; and (iii) a two-page plan (including figures but excluding references) of research to be conducted during the fellowship; Three reference letters to be provided separately by referees. Application materials can be submitted at Academic Jobs Online ID #32935.
Applications are due by November 15, 2026
Questions? Contact eapsdpf@mit.edu
Research Positions
Not accepting applications at this time.
Administrative Positions
Not accepting applications 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.
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