Join us
Interested in being part of this journey? We would love to hear from you.
Even if you don’t see an open position listed, we are always on the lookout for motivated, talented scientists excited to make an impact in ecology and climate-change research.
Please contact Professor César Terrer with your interests and qualifications, and let’s explore how your expertise aligns with the goals of the lab.
Life in the lab
We are a small, international group that works closely together — and gets out of the office now and then. Click any photo to enlarge.
Our values
Diversity
Climate change is a global challenge whose impacts and solutions differ around the world. We embrace diversity as a necessity and an advantage for our shared goal.
Inclusion
Inclusion is how we unleash the power of diversity. A diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences generates the greatest ideas — we welcome everyone.
Belonging
We strive to foster belonging and empowerment, so every member of the lab can do their best work and grow as a scientist.
Prospective postdocs
We are glad to host applications for external postdoctoral fellowships. If one of the programs below fits your background — or another that would bring you to MIT — email César early, so we can shape the proposal and research plan together.
- NOAA Climate & Global Change (C&GC) Postdoctoral Fellowshipcloses 16 October 2026Climate and carbon-cycle research; applied for jointly with a host institution. A strong fit for the lab.
- MIT Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for Engineering Excellencedeadline ~ late JanuaryMIT School of Engineering programme; our department, Civil & Environmental Engineering, is eligible.
- Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships — Global Fellowship (MSCA)deadline ~ mid-SeptemberThe Global Fellowship funds an outgoing phase at MIT (up to two years) followed by a return phase in Europe — the natural route for a European researcher to work with us. (The standard European Fellowship is hosted in Europe.)
- Schmidt Science Fellowsnomination ~ springInterdisciplinary programme for researchers pivoting into a new field. You are nominated by your PhD institution, not the host, so start with your current university.
Deadlines are approximate, based on recent years — confirm the exact date and eligibility on each program’s page.