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Postdoctoral Research Positions
Harry H. Hess Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
The Department of Geosciences at Princeton University announces competition for the 2024-2025 Harry Hess Fellows Program. This honorific postdoctoral fellowship program provides opportunities for outstanding geoscientists to work in the field of their choice. Research may be carried out independently or in collaboration with members of the Geosciences Department. This program seeks candidates who cherish and create an atmosphere of excellence and diversity. One or more Hess Fellows may be appointed.
Applicants must have or be in the process of completing a Ph.D. and must have less than five years of post Ph.D. professional experience
Current areas of research include:
* Biogeochemical Cycles
* Paleoclimatology
* Environmental Chemistry
* Paleontology
* Isotope Geochemistry
* Petrology
* Seismology
* Geomicrobiology
* Tectonics
* Mineral Physics
* Atmospheric Science
* Oceanography
* Planetary Science
* Geochronology
* Earth History
* Climate Science
Applications are due on October 31st, 2023 11:59 PM (EST). Applicants should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae including a publication list, a 1-2 page statement of research interests and goals, and name, address and email address of three referees familiar with their work by applying on the Princeton University jobsite at https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/position/31947. Hess Fellowships provide a competitive annual salary, depending upon experience, along with a significant allowance for travel to meetings and for research support. Initial awards are for one year, with the possibility of renewal depending upon satisfactory performance and available funding, at the rank of Postdoctoral Research Associate. A preferred starting date is on or before September 1st, 2024.
This position is subject to the University's background check policy. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Information about the research activities of the Department of Geosciences may be viewed at https://geosciences.princeton.edu.
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Hydrogeology and natural history of Mpala Research Center (Kenya)
We solicit applications for the position of postdoctoral or more senior research scholar to study the hydrogeology and natural history of Mpala Research Center (Kenya), a hub for biological and wildlife conservation research currently suffering from extreme drought. The successful candidate will be co-mentored by Prof. Elizabeth Niespolo (Geosciences) and Prof. Agustín Fuentes (Anthropology) at Princeton University in collaboration with Dr. Emmanuel Ndiema at the National Museums of Kenya. Research aims include geologic mapping, water and rock sampling, and geochemical assay of samples utilizing facilities at Mpala and Princeton.
Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Earth Sciences, Civil Engineering, or a closely-related field with a research focus of topics such as hydrogeology, catchment hydrology, and environmental geochemistry. The successful candidate will have experience with geologic mapping, groundwater sampling, auger or other coring techniques, and basic soils characterization. Required technical skills include: water sampling (groundwater, surface waters, soil waters) for stable isotope analysis; use of GPS; and advanced use of Geographic Information Systems or other mapping software for interpreting geospatial data. Other additional skills of strong candidates include groundwater modeling, participation in drilling projects, advanced knowledge of soil science, and/or coordinating with government water resources management agencies. Experience running isotope analyzers (such as cavity ring-down spectroscopy instruments, and/or inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometers) is a plus but not required.
The candidate will spend a significant amount of time at Mpala Research Center in Kenya for field work and some laboratory work, as well as time at Princeton (USA) to conduct laboratory work and interact with a rich and diverse array of scholars in the Departments of Geosciences and Anthropology, the High Meadows Environmental Institute, and beyond. The postdoc will also collaborate with other researchers in the field to conduct surveys related to geological, paleontological, archaeological, and other paleo-sciences projects - thus, prior interdisciplinary experience of this nature should be mentioned in the cover letter. There is potential to expand the study to the Turkana Basin, also experiencing extreme drought. Fluency in Swahili is not a requirement, but the candidate will be expected to learn basic Swahili.
The position is funded by a grant awarded by the High Meadows Environmental Institute (HMEI) at Princeton pertaining to the "Water and the Environment" Grand Challenges program. This is a two-year postdoctoral position with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2023, which is offered first for one year, with a possibility for renewal for an additional year contingent upon satisfactory performance. Applicants should include a cover letter (2 page maximum), a curriculum vitae including a publication list, contact information for three references, and must apply via the Princeton University academic hiring site: https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/position/29602
For additional inquiries, please contact Elizabeth Niespolo ([email protected]) and Agustín Fuentes ([email protected]). Evaluation of applications will begin as they arrive; for fullest consideration, apply by April 30, 2023 11:59pm EST
This position is subject to the University's background check policy.
Requisition No: D-23-GEO-00007
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Professional technician in the area of geochronology
The Department of Geosciences at Princeton University has an opening for a professional technician in the area of geochronology, appointed at the rank of Associate Professional Specialist or more senior. The successful candidate will support and lead research related to laser ablation ICP-MS and high precision U-series geochronology by ICP-MS. Duties will include laboratory management, instrument upkeep and maintenance, and will direct training and assistance of internal and external laboratory users. There will also be opportunities to lead one's own research program. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Earth Sciences with a research focus of radiogenic isotopes or related field, although especially qualified individuals with a Master's degree will be considered. Expertise with ICP-MS and clean lab protocols is required, and experience with laser ablation systems and/or irreplaceable samples is a plus.
The position is available for one year, with a possibility for renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and available funding. Applicants should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae including a publication list, and contact information for three references and must apply via the Princeton University academic hiring site: https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/apply/application.xhtml?listingId=26323. Inquiries regarding the position should be directed to Professor Elizabeth Niespolo ([email protected]) please include CV for context.
This position is subject to the University's background check policy.
Requisition No: D-22-GEO-00012
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Open ocean seaweed mariculture position
The Department of Geosciences at Princeton University invites applications for postdoctoral or more senior researchers to undertake either experimental or numerical ocean model studies of open ocean seaweed mariculture. The successful candidates will work with a collaborative group of Princeton faculty, with coordination by Professor Daniel Sigman. Applicants should have a background in biological or chemical oceanography, biogeochemical cycles, or another area related to the research topic. A Ph.D. is required. Applicants should apply on the Princeton University Academic Hiring website https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/position/28105 and submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae including a publication list, and contact information for four references. Inquiries regarding the position should be directed to Professor Sigman ([email protected]); please include CV for context.
Appointments are initially for one year, with the possibility of annual renewal contingent upon performance and funding. This position is subject to the University's background check policy. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is subject to the University's background check policy.
Requisition No: D-23-GEO-00005