Are you wrapping up your Ph.D. and considering postdoctoral opportunities within federal agencies? In late October, AGU H3S and CUASHI organized a webinar with program managers from NASA, NOAA and the USGS to discuss the application process for the postdoctoral fellowships within each of their agencies. Dr. Scott Miller from NASA discussed the NASA Postdoctoral … Continue reading Postdoctoral Fellowships at US Science Agencies: Questions and Answers
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Researcher Feature: Atmospheric physicist Brian Carroll provides insights on the NASA Postdoctoral Program
Brian onboard the NASA P-3 aircraft as an in-flight science lead. This campaign flew over and through marine clouds, collecting data to advance synergies of state-of-the-art remote sensing instruments. Introduction My name is Brian Carroll, and I’m an atmospheric physicist. My research focuses on lidar remote sensing algorithms and analysis, applied to studies ranging from … Continue reading Researcher Feature: Atmospheric physicist Brian Carroll provides insights on the NASA Postdoctoral Program
The Nonprofit Science Career Path
Hydrologists are often taught about career paths including academia, industry, and government agencies. I’m missing something, right? Nonprofits! Though often overlooked, nonprofit science jobs are one option for hydrologists who want to do science and not get too bogged down in bureaucratic politics. I recently attended a webinar about career development, focusing on non-academic career … Continue reading The Nonprofit Science Career Path
Navigating Academic Waters: Succeeding as a Postdoc
Postdoctoral training is a unique opportunity to undertake independent research, expand your research interests, and make significant progress toward your desired career path. In this webinar, we sit down with panelists, including current and former postdocs, to discuss their experience finding a postdoc position, as well as tips on how to be a successful postdoc. This webinar will help all early career researchers better understand where/how to apply for a postdoc as a graduate student and how to excel in the position once you have it.