Summary
The Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture (YCNCC) is accepting applications for its Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. Established in 2021, YCNCC aims to advance fundamental and applied science to enhance natural Earth systems and develop safe, effective, and scalable methods for atmospheric carbon reduction. Successful candidates will collaborate across departments and schools at Yale, receiving a competitive stipend, research funding, healthcare benefits, and relocation assistance.
Postdoctoral Associate – Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture (YCNCC), USA
Designation
- Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate / Postdoctoral Fellow
Overview & Quick Facts
| Parameter | Details |
| Institution | Yale University (Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture) |
| Position Type | Full-Time Postdoctoral Fellowship |
| Duration | 1 Year (Extendable to a 2nd year based on performance & funding) |
| Stipend | Based on Yale postdoctoral scale ($68,500 / year) |
| Research Budget | $6,000 / year base research funds |
| Additional Benefits | Health care benefits & limited relocation allowance |
| Expected Start Date | Between July 1, 2027, and December 31, 2027 |
| Location | New Haven, Connecticut, USA |
| Application Deadline | December 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time |
Research Area
Research Area:
Scalable climate mitigation through ecosystem, geological, ocean, and industrial carbon capture.
The YCNCC welcomes candidates with research interests spanning three primary areas of focus:
- Ecosystem Capture
- Geological & Ocean Carbon Capture
- Industrial Carbon Utilization
Location
- City/State: New Haven, CT
- Institution: Yale University
Eligibility / Qualification
- Education: A PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline.
- Experience: Less than a total of 4 years of prior postdoctoral research experience.
- Faculty Support: Must identify and secure a letter of support from a host faculty member at Yale prior to applying.
Job Description
- Collaborative Research: Conduct independent and interdisciplinary research aligned with YCNCC’s mission to enhance natural carbon capture mechanisms and climate mitigation solutions.
- Faculty Host Collaboration: Work closely with a host faculty member at Yale (from the School of the Environment, School of Engineering and Applied Science, or any department within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences).
- Innovate & Expand: Bring fresh ideas, methodologies, and technical capabilities to Yale’s research enterprise.
- Program Timeline: Selected applicants will be notified by late February 2027 and must confirm acceptance by March 31, 2027. Program start dates fall between July 1 and December 31, 2027.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the Interfolio Application Portal.
Required Application Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): Comprehensive CV including a complete publication list/bibliography.
- Research Proposal: Maximum 2 pages (excluding figures and references) outlining how the proposed project advances the YCNCC mission.
- Letters of Recommendation: Two (2) confidential recommendation letters.
- Publications: PDF copies of 1 to 2 publications (in-preparation or submitted manuscripts are permissible).
- Yale Faculty Support Letter: Maximum 1 page from a host Yale faculty member detailing:
- Research infrastructure available to the applicant (facilities, equipment, computing, field sites).
- Mentoring philosophy and commitment to an inclusive environment.
- How the project expands the research enterprise at Yale.
Note: Applications lacking a letter of support from a potential Yale faculty host will not be considered.
- Contact for Inquiries: Toby Bryce, Managing Director (ycncc@yale.edu)
Last Date for Apply
- Deadline: December 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET)
