MIT currently has a hiring freeze. Candidates are still welcome to send applications as described below, but unfortunately we do not know when we will be able to make offers.

Senior Research Scientist

ERL is currently seeking candidates for one Senior Research Scientist (SRS) position, in all areas of expertise of the Laboratory. SRS can advise Ph.D. students, and are expected to seek funding outside of MIT. Qualified applicants should submit an e-mail application that includes the following: a research statement, a CV including a list of publications, and contact information for three references. The material should be submitted to erl-info@mit.edu. 

Postdoctoral and Research Scientist Positions

ERL encourages spontaneous applications from exceptional candidates at the Postdoctoral and Research Scientist level, in all areas of expertise of our faculty. Qualified applicants should submit an e-mail application that includes the following: a research statement, a CV including a list of publications, and contact information for three references. The material should be submitted to erl-info@mit.edu.

Other postdoctoral openings: Prof Demanet's Imaging and Computing Group

Faculty Positions

ERL faculty are appointed through the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences, or through another academic department such as Mathematics or Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Staff Positions

All other open positions in ERL will be posted at careers.mit.edu. 

Researchers Mike Fehler, Steve Brown, and Xuan Feng enjoy one of the collaborative workspaces in ERL's recenty-renovated suite.  Photo: A. Shaughnessy.