Postdoctoral Scholar College of EMS Earth and Environmental Systems Institute

Pennsylvania State University   University Park, PA   Full-time     Education
Posted on April 10, 2024
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Postdoctoral Scholar College of EMS Earth and Environmental Systems Institute

Penn State's Earth and Environmental Systems Institute (EESI, https://eesi.psu.edu) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position.

We seek Ph.D. scientists with any or all of the following expertise:

  • Clay Mineralogy and Geochemistry

  • Geospatial Analysis

  • Chemostratigraphy and Sequence Stratigraphy

  • Economic Geology and Mineral Assessment

    The selected candidate will also have the opportunity to interact and collaborate with researchers on affiliated projects. The position provides unique opportunities for research, education, outreach, decision support, cross-disciplinary mentoring, and professional development.

    Applicants must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. in a relevant field prior to the starting date of their appointment. Competitive candidates will have strong computational and quantitative skills, familiarity with climate datasets, and a clear orientation toward transdisciplinary collaboration.

    Applications must be submitted online and should include a cover letter and a curriculum vitae, both submitted as PDF files. The cover letter (maximum 2 pages) should succinctly describe your background and specific interest in this opportunity. The curriculum vitae (also a maximum of 2 pages) should focus on the elements of your educational record, research experience, technical skills, and scholarly output most relevant to the position. Applicants are strongly encouraged to include links to examples of relevant, prior work in their application materials. Additional supporting materials may be requested from candidates who are selected for further review.

    Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled. The initial appointment will be for a period of 12 months with an excellent possibility of renewal contingent upon the availability of funding and successful evaluation of performance.

    This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

    The Pennsylvania State University's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences takes an active role in building a talented, inclusive, and culturally competent workforce. We understand that our shared future is guided by basic principles of fairness, mutual respect, and commitment to each other. Applicants should provide evidence, either woven through their application materials or as a separate diversity statement, of a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusive excellence, and belonging and of engagement which creates an inclusive environment in their department/workplace.


    Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Postdoctoral-Scholar---College-of-EMS---Earth-and-Environmental-Systems-Institute_REQ_0000050910-1

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    Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.





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  • Pennsylvania State University

    University Park , PA