Postdoctoral Fellowships in Plant and Global Change Science - Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Postdoctoral fellowships for independent plant or global change science research using the Arnold Arboretum’s living collections and scientific resources.
Funder: Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Due Dates: January 11, 2026 (Full application) | January 18, 2026 (Letters of recommendation)
Funding Amounts: $83,000/year salary + up to $10,000/year for research, travel, and relocation; 2-year appointment; full benefits
Summary: Competitive postdoctoral fellowships for independent research in plant science or global change science, leveraging the Arboretum’s unique living collections and research resources.
Description
The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University offers postdoctoral fellowships to early-career scientists interested in launching independent research careers in plant science or global change science. Fellows benefit from access to world-class living collections of woody plants, state-of-the-art laboratories, historical archives, herbarium specimens, and long-term climate data. The program is designed to support original research that leverages the Arboretum’s resources, fosters collaboration, and contributes to the broader scientific understanding of plant biology, biodiversity, and the impacts of global change—particularly within urban ecosystems. Fellows are expected to be in full-time residence, engage with the Arboretum and Harvard communities, and participate in outreach and educational activities.
