Bourse Postdoctorale CIRES 2026 à Boulder – 19 octobre 2026

Contexte

The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder sponsors a prestigious Visiting Fellows program, inviting scientists to join the thriving community of researchers in Boulder, Colorado. CIRES Visiting Fellowships are intended to stimulate interdisciplinary research across the institute through engagement with CIRES researchers on campus and in Boulder’s NOAA Laboratories. Sponsored by CIRES Fellows, Visiting Fellows work with CIRES researchers on a wide range of environmental science topics. The CIRES Visiting Fellows Program has attracted more than 350 scientists from around the world over the past 50 years; many have gone on to lasting careers in CIRES and NOAA. They encourage applications from members of groups under-represented in the environmental sciences and related disciplines. This program is funded primarily through the CIRES Cooperative Agreement with NOAA.

Missions et responsabilités

• Work with CIRES researchers on a wide range of environmental science topics.
• Stimulate interdisciplinary research across the institute through engagement with CIRES researchers on campus and in Boulder’s NOAA Laboratories.
• Collaborate with sponsoring CIRES Fellow(s) and other CIRES, NOAA, and University of Colorado researchers.
• Pursue the research outlined in the proposal and achieve expected outcomes within the appropriate timeline.

Profil recherché

• The applicant should be no more than 4 years out from completion of PhD at the time of application (exceptions may be made for time off due to caretaking responsibilities or other exceptional circumstances. Contact Becca Edwards).
• Past or current CU Boulder graduate students and postdocs are not eligible.
• Current or former CIRES Visiting Fellows are not eligible.
• An applicant must have a Ph.D. granted in an area related to CIRES work; this includes completing the defense and all thesis revisions approved before the start of the CIRES appointment. Proof of degree will be required before the official start date.

Conditions et avantages

• Postdoctoral Visiting Fellowships are available in two-year terms.
• The annual salary is $70,000 the first year with a second-year increase in line with campus merit and/or other base-building compensation increases, depending on start date.
• A research budget of up to $8,000 is included in the award.
• A modest relocation stipend for the individual is included (no family costs can be covered).
• A laptop will be provided, which is separate from the $8,000 research budget.

Dossier de candidature

• CV (2 Page NSF Template)
• Transcripts
• Cover Letter (1-2 pages) including expected start date, the name(s) of the sponsoring CIRES Fellow(s) and other CIRES, NOAA, and University of Colorado researchers with whom you intend to work, a description of the nature of the collaboration with each scientist, justification of how you would be a strong addition to the CIRES scientific community aligned to the CIRES Strategic Plan, and a short description of an experience or event that was pivotal in your growth as a researcher.
• Research proposal (3 pages max including figures, 12 pt font, figure captions 10 pt font, references not included in 3 page limit) outlining motivation, novelty, potential contribution, research question, methods, expected outcomes, timeline, and scientific rationale for doing the work in CIRES.
• Names and contact information of 3 people to provide letters of recommendation (CIRES sponsors cannot write recommendation letters).

Comment postuler

Candidates are required to submit the required materials. Applicants are responsible for following up with their recommendation letter writers to ensure that they get their letters submitted by the deadline. Feel free to contact Becca Edwards if you would like clarification on requests.

Deadline: January 2, 2026

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