Institute at Brown for Environment and Society
Opportunities for Postdoctoral Researchers
IBES supports research by early-career scholars in the form of Voss Postdoctoral Fellowships, which are open to experts holding a Ph.D. in any field of study relevant to environmental research.
Opportunities for Postdoctoral Researchers
IBES supports research by early-career scholars in the form of Voss Postdoctoral Fellowships, which are open to experts holding a Ph.D. in any field of study relevant to environmental research.
Voss Postdoctoral Research Associate in Environment and Society
Applications are currently closed and will reopen in Summer 2026.
Each year, IBES seeks candidates for one or more distinguished postdoctoral fellowships in any field of study relevant to environmental research. Voss Postdoctoral Fellows conduct independent research with mentorship by one or more IBES affiliated faculty with expertise in a wide range of disciplines, including Anthropology; Earth Environment and Planetary Sciences; Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology; Engineering; History; Public Health; and Sociology. A list of eligible faculty mentors is available to those interested in applying. Appointments have an expected term of two years starting in July 2026 or soon thereafter. Priority will be given to applications that demonstrate an ability to communicate across disciplinary boundaries.
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Past Voss Postdoctoral Fellows
Previous Voss Postdoctoral Fellows hold jobs at prestigious academic institutions across the country, publish influential scholarly research, and speak around the world.