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Stubblefield Institute

... level, postdoctoral experience, and/or experience mentoring undergraduate research students ... D. in Environmental Science or closely related field, teaching experience at the undergraduate ...

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc

NY · On-site

Postdoctoral Associate - Animal Science The Dillon Lab explores the role of animal-source foods in ... Conduct spatially explicit environmental impact assessments of livestock production at regional ...

ACS ENVR

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Baltimore, MD · On-site

$48K - $66K/yr

Dr. Sherchan's lab at Morgan State seeks to recruit one postdoc to work in the field of ... Applicants should have a doctoral degree in environmental sciences, environmental health ...

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How much do environmental science postdoc jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for environmental science postdoc in the United States is $57,116.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,500.00 and $63,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Environmental Science Postdoc vs Environmental Scientist?

AspectEnvironmental Science PostdocEnvironmental Scientist
Required CredentialsPh.D. in Environmental Science or related fieldBachelor's or Master's degree; some roles prefer Ph.D.
Work EnvironmentResearch institutions, universities, labsGovernment agencies, consulting firms, industry
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily academic and research-focusedApplied environmental work in various sectors
Common Search & Comparison IntentResearch roles, academic career pathPractical environmental work, consulting

The main difference is that an Environmental Science Postdoc is a temporary research position typically held after completing a Ph.D., focusing on academic research and publishing. An Environmental Scientist is a professional working in applied settings, conducting environmental assessments, and implementing solutions. Both roles require strong environmental science credentials, but their work environments and career paths differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Environmental Science Postdoc job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 74% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 23% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,116 per year, or $27.5 per hour.

PostDoctoral Associate in Computational Social Science

Boulder, CO • On-site

Complex Systems Society
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PostDoctoral Associate in Computational Social Science

PostDoctoral Associate in Computational Social Science at University of Colorado, USA

The research groups of Professors Daniel Larremore and Aaron Clauset at the University of Colorado Boulder are seeking exceptional candidates for a postdoctoral research associate, to work on an innovative project modeling the dynamics of the scientific ecosystem. This project will combine theories and methods from Computational Social Science, Statistical Inference, Dynamical Systems, Ecology, and Evolutionary Biology to better understand the way that science and knowledge production work.

The initial term of the position is one year, with the possibility of up to two renewals, and will begin as early as January 2020 and no later than August 2020.

Ideal candidates will have a strong mathematical, statistical, and computing background; a strong track record of innovative research and publications in selective venues; and expertise in computational social science, ecology, and/or data science. The project will focus on developing new statistical and mathematical models of the causal forces that shape the structure and dynamics of the scientific workforce, spanning individual researchers and their careers, competition among departmental units, and the evolution of entire fields. Our main tools are probabilistic models, random walks, causal inference, and statistical algorithms, coupled with ideas from statistical physics, social science, and ecology. Familiarity with one or more of these techniques is desirable, but is not a requirement.

Qualifications
  • A Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or Physics, or in a quantitative branch of Ecology, Sociology, or Computational Social Science, or in a similar field, conferred no later than August 2020
  • Education or training in statistics, data analysis, and programming
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • A commitment to working in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment.

For additional information, please contact Dan Larremore daniel.larremore@colorado.edu or Aaron Clauset with subject line "Science of Science Postdoc".

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