WLW-ECOS Postdoctoral Fellowships
The School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS) at ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ is pleased to announce the launch of the WLW-ECOS Postdoctoral Program.Ìý
Five two-year postdoctoral fellowships are available to support early-career scientists conducting solution-oriented research addressing South Florida's most pressing environmental challenges.Ìý
Program Highlights
The WLW-ECOS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program provides a unique opportunity to:Ìý
- Join a collaborative, interdisciplinary community of hundreds of ECOS members across six colleges at ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥
- Work with two ECOS-affiliated faculty advisors to develop innovative environmental research
- Access world-class facilities at ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥'s Schmidt College of Science and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
- Conduct research in South Florida's living laboratory—from coral reefs to the Everglades to urban coastal communities
- Build new collaborations and launch independent research
Fellowship Award
Each fellowship includes:
- Competitive salary with benefits
- Research budget: $5,000 per year
- Two-year durationÌý
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Have received (or will receive) a Ph.D. in an environment-related science within one year of the postdoc start date
- Identify two ECOS-affiliated faculty advisors, with the primary advisor from the Department of Biological Sciences or the Department of Geosciences
- Hold a graduate degree from outside ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥
Browse ECOS-affiliated faculty and their research areas.
Fellowship Expectations
Postdoctoral fellows are expected to:Ìý
- Publish one research paper per year in peer-reviewed journals
- Co-author one external grant proposal during the fellowship
- Participate in ECOS academic and research community activities
Application Requirements
Submit the following materials as a single PDF document:Ìý
- Cover letter (1-2 pages) describing your research interests, career goals, and fit with ECOS mission
- Curriculum vitae including publication record
- Research proposal (3-5 pages) outlining your solution-oriented environmental research plan
- Names and contact information and letters of support for two proposed ECOS faculty advisors (primary advisor must be from the ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Schmidt College of Science's Department of Biological Sciences or Department of Geosciences)
- Contact information for three professional references
Selection Process
Applicant selection criteria include:Ìý
- Academic record and research potentialÌý
- Strength and originality of solution-oriented research proposalÌý
- Alignment with ECOS faculty advisors' expertiseÌý
- Overall fit with ECOS missionÌý
Finalists may be invited for interviews.Ìý
Important Dates
Application Deadline: Monday, February 2, 2026.
Position Start Date: May–August 2026 (negotiable).
Fellowship Duration: Two years (assuming satisfactory progress toward research goals in year one).Ìý
How to Apply
Submit applications to: ecos@fau.edu with the email subject "WLW-ECOS Postdoctoral Fellowship Application Attached."
Contact Us
Contact ecos@fau.edu with any questions or comments.
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