Postdoctoral Associate

University of Rochester • Rochester, NY • 12h ago

University of Rochester: Office of the Provost: Academic Center: School of Arts & Sciences: Earth & Environmental Sciences

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$60,000-63,000

Description

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Rochester invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate working with Professors Miki Nakajima and Dustin Trail and their research groups. The successful candidate will conduct research in including (not limited to) shock experiments, target fabrication, sample analysis and characterization, and impact modeling.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, conduct, and analyze research in mineral physics, geochemistry, and Earth and planetary sciences.

Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at professional conferences.

Collaborate with faculty, graduate students, and external partners as appropriate.

Assist in the preparation of research proposals and progress reports.

Mentor undergraduate or graduate students as needed.

Contribute to the intellectual life of the department through seminars, workshops, and collaborations.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Sciences, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field (must be completed by the start date).

Strong research background in mineral physics, geochemistry, and Earth and planetary sciences.

Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and work as part of a team.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Record of publications in peer-reviewed journals is preferred.

Application Instructions

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Interested applicants should submit:

A short statement describing research interests and career goals (1-2 pages).

Curriculum vitae (CV).

Names and contact information of [3] professional references.

Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

EOE, including disability/protected veterans

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University's Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Classes). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

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