OpenFieldNewcastle Academic Track (NUAcT) Postdoctoral Fellowship in Global Biogeochemistry
Five-year prestigious independent research fellowship with guaranteed progression to a permanent academic faculty position, investigating ocean carbon sinks and trace nutrient fluxes.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in environmental biogeochemistry, oceanography, or atmospheric chemistry with 2-4 years post-PhD experience
- English language proficiency
- Full professional English fluency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Track record of publications in high-impact journals (e.g. Nature Geoscience, Global Biogeochemical Cycles)
- Recommendation letters
- Three international academic referees
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- GBP 45,500 to GBP 54,000 annual salary plus GBP 50,000 research project fund
- Application fee
- GBP 0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable (tenure-track academic appointment)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 15, 2027 (Autumn 2027 commencement)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Newcastle University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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