The Department of Geosciences at Princeton University announces competition for the 2027-2028 Harry Hess Fellows Program. This honorific postdoctoral fellowship program provides opportunities for outstanding geoscientists to work in the field of their choice. Research may be carried out independently or in collaboration with members of the Geosciences Department. One or more Hess Fellows may be appointed.

Current areas of research include:

• Biogeochemical Cycles

• Paleoclimatology

• Environmental Chemistry

• Paleontology

• Isotope Geochemistry

• Petrology

• Seismology

• Geomicrobiology

• Tectonics

• Mineral Physics

• Atmospheric Science

• Oceanography

• Planetary Science

• Geochronology

• Earth History

• Climate Science

Hess Fellowships provide a competitive annual salary, depending upon experience, along with a significant allowance for travel to meetings and for research support. Initial awards are for one year, with the possibility of renewal depending upon satisfactory performance and available funding, at the rank of Postdoctoral Research Associate. A preferred starting date is expected to be on or before September 1st, 2027.

Applicants must have (or expect to have by the start of the appointment) a Ph.D. and must have less than two years of post-Ph.D. professional experience.

Applications are due on October 1st, 2026 11:59 PM (EST). Applicants should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae including a publication list, a 1-2 page statement of research interests and goals, and name, address and contact information of three referees familiar with their work.

This position is subject to the University's background check policy. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship of an H-1B visa requiring consular processing; other visa sponsorships (including H-1B visas not requiring consular processing) may be available, as appropriate.