WLW-ECOS Postdoctoral Fellowships
The School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS) at Florida Atlantic University is pleased to announce the launch of the WLW-ECOS Postdoctoral Program.
Five two-year postdoctoral fellowships are available to support early-career scientists conducting solution-oriented research addressing South Florida's most pressing environmental challenges.
Program Highlights
The WLW-ECOS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program provides a unique opportunity to:
- Join a collaborative, interdisciplinary community of hundreds of ECOS members across six colleges at Florida Atlantic University
- Work with two ECOS-affiliated faculty advisors to develop innovative environmental research
- Access world-class facilities at Florida Atlantic University'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 duration
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 Florida Atlantic University
Browse ECOS-affiliated faculty and their research areas.
Fellowship Expectations
Postdoctoral fellows are expected to:
- 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:
- 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 FAU 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:
- Academic record and research potential
- Strength and originality of solution-oriented research proposal
- Alignment with ECOS faculty advisors' expertise
- Overall fit with ECOS mission
Finalists may be invited for interviews.
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).
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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