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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Department of Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Post-Doc Research Associate at UNC-Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, NC)

Deadline
14 days left
Level
Post-doctorate
Country
United States
Language
English

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This is a postdoctoral position in the Department of Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences at UNC-Chapel Hill, for a candidate holding a Ph.D. in hydrology, geology, geography, physics, or a related field, with strong programming and geospatial data skills. The position comes with a salary, as well as health insurance, paid leave, and other benefits. Applications are submitted online through PeopleAdmin by 25 November 2026.

Verified on 27 October 2026

Post for a postdoctoral researcher at UNC-Chapel Hill for candidates holding a Ph.D. in hydrology, geology, geography, physics or a related discipline; UNC provides medical and vision insurance, paid leave and other benefits, application open until 25 November 2026. Applications close on 25 November 2026, that is in 14 days.

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How to apply

Before preparing your application, check the blocking conditions.

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Doctorat requis

    “« Must have Ph.D. in hydrology, geology, geography, physics, or a related discipline before start of position. »”

  • Compétences en programmation et en analyses de données géospatiales

    “« Must have ability to program fluently in at least one common scientific programming language such as Python, R, Javascript, or Matlab. Must have experience in analyzing remotely sensed imagery or other large geospatial datasets. »”

  • Expérience en activation scientifique

    “« Must have demonstrated experience in one or more aspects of science activation (e.g. community science, K-12/informal education, or science communication). »”

  • Candidature via PeopleAdmin

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

Assets

  • Expérience avec la plateforme Zooniverse

    “« Experience working with the Zooniverse platform »”

Watch points

  • Durée et renouvellement

    “« The initial appointment for this position is for one year, with possible reappointment for up to four additional years if funding remains available. »”

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The key phrase here is “science activation”: the position is not looking only for a technical profile, but for evidence of scientific outreach, for example through science communication, community science, or K-12 and informal education. In other words, a strong application should show not only that you can code and process imagery, but also that you can move science toward an audience. If you have worked with Zooniverse, present it as a concrete example, not a passing mention. Prepare a cover letter that ties one project together across programming, remote sensing, and scientific outreach.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

Deadline: Open

Salary and benefits

  • Health insurance« UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage »; voir page UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services pour détails
  • Congés payés« paid leave » mentionné pour les postdocs
  • Autres avantages et services« benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance »

Countries covered

Open to applicants who hold, before the start date, a Ph.D. in hydrology, geology, geography, physics, or a related discipline. Selection will hinge mainly on the combination of a Ph.D., scientific programming, analysis of large geospatial datasets, and experience in scientific outreach. Experience with Zooniverse is a useful asset, but it does not replace the required skills.

Application pathway

A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.

  1. Check the conditions

    Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.

  2. Prepare the documents

    Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.

  3. Submit on the official site

    Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.

  4. Track the cycle

    Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.

Documents to prepare or confirm

This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.

  • Curriculum Vitae / Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • List of References

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What we verified

Each statement below was checked against the official source on the date shown.

  • Page de l'annonce contient un lien direct vers la page de candidature PeopleAdmin

    Method: Vérification du lien « Apply for this Job » présent sur la page de l'annonce et pointant vers /pre_apply · 27 October 2026

  • La proposition de début est indiquée au 1er janvier 2027 et la durée initiale est d'un an

    Method: Lecture des champs « Proposed Start Date » et « Estimated Duration of Appointment » sur la page de l'annonce · 27 October 2026

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