Postdoctoral Fellow in Geography, Mortality Impacts of Heat Waves

Dartmouth College • Hanover, NH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Climate Modeling and Impacts Group and the Keller Research Group at Dartmouth College invite applications for a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in quantitative methods and research interests related to climate science.The successful candidate will be co-advised by Professors Justin Mankin (Geography) and Klaus Keller (Engineering) and become part of two collaborating transdisciplinary research groups. The postdoctoral fellow will co-lead research to improve the characterization and understanding of heat driven mortality risks and the design of strategies to manage these risks. Qualified candidates will have a strong quantitative background in relevant disciplines (e.g., applied math, operations research, statistics, engineering, epidemiology, or Earth sciences). We especially value applicants who are highly motivated to collaborate across more than one discipline. The fellow will enjoy ample opportunities to co-design their project portfolios and for transdisciplinary research collaborations. The position provides unique opportunities for research, education, outreach, decision support, and professional development. This position is full-time, non-remote, in-residence at Dartmouth in Hanover, NH, with start date as early as January 1, 2026. The initial appointment will be for a period of one year, with possibility of renewal for at least one additional year. The salary will be competitive, commensurate with experience. Postdoctoral researchers are supported by the Guarini School for Graduate and Advanced Studies , including their community initiatives . Dartmouth as a whole is committed to academic excellence and encourages the open exchange of ideas within a culture of mutual respect. Dartmouth welcomes people with different backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives and believes that diversity in all its forms enhances academic excellence. Applicants should address in their materials how their research, teaching, service, and/or life experiences prepare them to serve Dartmouth’s commitment to academic excellence in an environment that is welcoming to all.

Requirements

• PhD in Geography, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field, or ABD with degree received by the start date.
• Expertise in quantitative methods
• Research interests related to climate science
• Strong quantitative background in relevant disciplines (e.g., applied math, operations research, statistics, engineering, epidemiology, or Earth sciences)

Nice To Haves

• Highly motivated to collaborate across more than one discipline

Responsibilities

• Co-lead research to improve the characterization and understanding of heat driven mortality risks
• Design strategies to manage heat driven mortality risks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees