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Director of Research — Yale Applied Science Synthesis Program

The Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture (YCNCC) is seeking a Research Scientist to lead research initiatives for the Yale Applied Science Synthesis Program (YASSP). The Director of Research will lead the YASSP research program, which includes a staff of five researchers and various student researchers, as well as a portfolio of approximately twenty projects at various stages of completion. The position will additionally engage and support other YCNCC research groups focused on land management of agriculture, forest, and coastal wetland systems. This position is ideal for individuals with research background in ecology, agricultural sciences, ecosystem management, forestry and/or land management who are looking to expand and direct their expertise to meaningful research initiatives, policies, and practices in sustainable land stewardship.

For more details about the position and how to apply, click here. We will begin review of applications May 4, 2026, and continue applications until the position is filled.

Industry Fellow – YCNCC

The Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture (YCNCC) is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Associate or Research Scientist currently at Yale to serve as a YCNCC Industry Fellow for the 2026-2027 academic year. This fellowship provides a unique opportunity to engage and collaborate with industry while continuing the Fellow’s academic research. The Industry Fellow should be conducting research related to one of YCNCC’s three focal areas: Ecosystem Capture; Geological & Ocean Capture, and Industrial Carbon Utilization. The Industry Fellow’s research directions will remain independently determined by the Fellow and their faculty mentor(s). 

For more details about the position and how to apply, click here. The deadline for application is April 30, 2026.

Postgraduate Environmental Research Technician – Saiers Lab 

The Saiers Lab in the Yale School of the Environment is seeking a postgraduate research assistant to participate in enhanced weathering research projects. Among our projects is a novel watershed-scale application of silicate minerals that remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as they are weathered by rainfall and snowmelt. The primary responsibilities of this position involve activities to support the chemical analysis of streamwater, soil-water, and groundwater samples collected from the field sites where the silicate minerals are applied. 

For more details about the position and how to apply, click here. The deadline for application is April 15, 2026.