Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Coastal Sustainability

About the role

The Coastal Sustainability Institute at Northeastern University, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, is offering a two‑year postdoctoral fellowship focused on coastal restoration, marsh migration, and community adaptation to flood risk. Fellows will work at the Marine Science Center in Nahant, MA, collaborating with scientists from both institutions.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct interdisciplinary research on coastal restoration, marsh migration corridors, and flood‑risk adaptation.
• Publish findings, present at conferences, and contribute to grant writing and fundraising efforts.
• Engage with TNC and academic partners for mentorship, networking, and collaborative projects.

Required profile

• Doctoral degree in a natural science, social science, or engineering field relevant to coastal sustainability.
• Research interests aligned with coastal restoration, marsh migration, or community adaptation to flood risk.
• Ability to work onsite at Northeastern’s CSI and Marine Science Center.

What we offer

• Two‑year salary of $60,315 per year (range up to $85,192.50) plus benefits.
• An additional $5,000 annually for travel to meetings and field research.
• Opportunities for skill development in grant writing, teaching, mentoring, and professional networking.