Lori Summa and David Awwiller Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Geosciences (UC Davis)

[Amanda Marie Thomas]

Lori Summa and David Awwiller Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Geosciences at UC Davis

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) at UC Davis invites applications for the Lori Summa and David Awwiller Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Geosciences. This two-year, full-time postdoctoral fellowship supports an outstanding early-career researcher to conduct a creative, impactful, and collaborative research project with mentorship from an EPS faculty member. Applicants are encouraged to contact potential mentors well in advance of the deadline to discuss project ideas and available resources.

EPS provides a world-class intellectual environment committed to cutting-edge research in Earth and Planetary Sciences addressing both fundamental and societal challenges. The successful applicant will also receive $2,000 in research and/or conference travel support.

Salary range: $69,073–$82,836 (based on experience, plus benefits)

Application timeline:

• Open date: February 5, 2026
• First review: March 15, 2026 (11:59 pm PT)
• Final deadline: December 31, 2026 (11:59 pm PT)

Eligibility:

• PhD in geoscience or related field (required by start date)
• Within 5 years of PhD completion
• No more than 3 years of prior postdoctoral employment at time of hire

Application materials:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter (brief description of PhD research and qualifications)
• Statement of Proposed Postdoctoral Project (max 3 pages including figures; references may extend beyond)
• Authorization to Release Information Form
• 3 letters of reference (one must be from the proposed UC Davis faculty mentor)

Apply Here: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07491

Questions: bra...@ucdavis.edu

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Amanda M. Thomas
Professor and Louise H. Kellogg Chair in Geophysics
Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA 95616
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