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Postdoc Opportunities

By Youth and Education in Science

The USGS Mendenhall Program is a fully funded, two-year postdoctoral opportunity. Applicants develop a research proposal in partnership with a USGS scientist or science center. The program allows the selected fellows to explore various scientific directions during their tenure. Click the link below for full program information. Most applications are due annually on November 1.

Mendenhall Fellowship

Other Postdocs at USGS

Note that USGS brings postdoctoral researchers into our offices through a variety of other programs managed by partners. These include:

  • National Science Foundation Postdoc Grants
  • Knauss Fellowships in ocean and atmospheric sciences (NOAA)
  • AAAS Science and Technology Policy fellows 
  • Pathways PMF Fellowships

Please visit these partner programs to learn about their application processes and deadlines. 

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