McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences Postdoctoral Fellow

Postdoctoral Position in the Space Sciences Washington University in St. Louis invites applicants to conduct independent research as a postdoctoral fellow of the Mc. Donnell Center for the Space Sciences (MCSS) in the broad field of space sciences. We welcome applicants with interests in Astromaterials, Cosmochemistry, or Meteoritics; Experimental, Theoretical, or Observational Astrophysics; Planetary Science; Particle and Nuclear Physics, Cosmology and Gravitation; and Earth as a Planet.

In their application materials, the candidate should describe their research interests and list potential collaborators from among the faculty fellows of the MCSS. The annual salary is supplemented with additional funds for research expenses and travel support. Employment in this fellowship is planned to begin in July 2027 for an anticipated initial one-year term, with the possibility of renewal for a second year.

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Candidates must have a PhD or be a May 2027 degree candidate specializing in one of the fields listed above and have a record of excellent scholarship. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated expertise in relevant observational, lab-based, theoretical, and computational methodologies.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of the applicant’s contributions to up to three selected publications, and a 2-page research proposal, as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applicants are responsible for contacting referees. Referees will need to have their letters uploaded to the link provided by the application site.

Applications and letters are due December 5, 2026 and should be submitted (along with reference letters) through Interfolio. Questions related to the search or application process may be directed to Vickie Gee at spacesciences@wustl.edu .