Job Description

Appointment Status: Non-Tenure Track

Department: IU Bloomington Public & Environmental Affairs

Location
Bloomington

Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled and motivated postdoctoral fellow to conduct research on the social and health impacts of extreme climate events and the attribution of those impacts to climate change.

The IU Climate and Society Lab has recently opened at IU, with the goal of understanding how climate change affects people's well-being and the potential for climate mitigation, adaptation, and litigation strategies to address those impacts. Now, we're looking for a postdoctoral scholar to expand our research program and do high-impact work at the intersection of climate change and human systems.
The postdoctoral scholar will have flexibility to define their own research agenda, but the ideal candidate will be broadly interested in extreme climate events-such as heat waves, floods, wildfires, etc.-and/or the human impacts of those events-such as heat-related mortality, disaster-related losses, etc. The job will require data analysis and visualization, preparation and submission of journal articles, and the mentoring of students and other Lab members.

The postdoctoral fellow will be supervised by Dr. Christopher Callahan (O'Neill School) with ample opportunity to work with other IU scientists and academics at other institutions.

The appointment is anticipated to last up to 24 months.

Location: Bloomington, Indiana

To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to

Letters of reference will be requested from candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Basic Qualifications
The successful applicant will have earned a Ph.D. in climate science, environmental science, environmental health, or a related field by the time of appointment.

Other key qualifications include strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated experience working with collaborative teams, and proficient quantitative and coding skills. Experience working with Earth system models, attribution science approaches, or causal inference methods are a plus.

Department Contact for Questions
Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to:
Dr. Christopher Callahan
ccallah@iu.edu
O'Neill School of Public & Environmental Affairs, Bloomington, Indiana.

Salary and Rank
$53,000-$63,000, Commensurate with experience. Full benefits included.

For Best Consideration Date: 03/13/2026

Expected Start Date: 08/01/2026

Posting Number
IU-101493-2026

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