Postdoctoral Fellowship in Mineral Physics, University of the South
Hiring a postdoc to participate in high-pressure mineral physics research and mentor undergraduate researchers. Additionally, the postdoctoral fellow will teach a reduced course load as the instructor of record. This unique hybrid position provides an opportunity to gain teaching experience at a liberal arts college while enabling the fellow to maintain the research productivity necessary to stay competitive across the job market. This position has been funded by the NSF for 2 years. Position Overview:The postdoctoral fellow will participate in experimental and computational high-pressure research efforts commensurate with their experience, including high-pressure diamond anvil cell experiments (X-ray diffraction and FTIR spectroscopy) and ab initio calculations using Quantum ESPRESSO, with the expectation of contributing to peer-reviewed publications. The postdoctoral fellow will be financially supported to present their work at national scientific conferences. The postdoctoral fellow will teach a reduced load under the PI’s mentorship, consisting of Introduction to Physical Geology (lecture
Tenured/Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Experimental Rock Deformation, Texas A&M University
The Department of Geology and Geophysics in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University is seeking applicants for a full-time 9-month position at the rank of either Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Associate Professor (tenured) in Experimental Rock Deformation. The successful applicant will establish an active research program in the Department of Geology and Geophysics and the Center for Tectonophysics. We seek applicants whose interests enhance and broaden our existing strengths in rock deformation, tectonics, and multidisciplinary studies of natural systems. We are particularly interested in individuals who creatively combine experimental rock deformation with observational and theoretical approaches to explore the rheology of the lower crust and mantle. The successful applicant will lead a vibrant, cutting-edge research program that leverages existing strengths of the Department of Geology & Geophysics, while expanding our reach into national and international-scale initiatives. The successful candidate would be expected to take advantage of extensive facilities at the
51 Pegasi b Fellowship, Northwestern University
Northwestern University is excited to be a host institution for the Heising-Simons Foundation’s 51 Pegasi b Fellowship. Fellows can collaborate on planetary astronomy research and can benefit from affiliation with both CIERA and the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. The 2025/2026 application cycle is open until October 3, 2025. The fellowship provides an opportunity for recent doctoral scientists to develop innovative instrumentation or to conduct novel theoretical and observational research in planetary astronomy. Planetary astronomy brings together research efforts of two fields—planetary science and astronomy—to characterize planetary systems. The fellowship supports postdoctoral fellows to advance our fundamental understanding of exoplanets, solar system science, planet formation and evolution, planetary atmospheres, protoplanetary disks, or other closely related topics. The fellowship recognizes early-career investigators of significant potential and provides them with the opportunity to conduct independent research. Each recipient will receive a three-year grant of up to $450,000 to cover salary, benefits, highly-flexible discretionary spending related
Postdoctoral Fellowship (Mineral Physics of exoplanets), Arizona State University
If you are seeking exciting postdoctoral opportunities in planetary astronomy, planetary interiors, or mineral physics of exoplanets and solar system bodies, we invite you to consider applying for the Heising-Simons Foundation 51 Pegasi b Postdoctoral Fellowship (https://www.hsfoundation.org/programs/science/51-pegasi-b-fellowship/). The School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) at Arizona State University is an eligible host institution. This fellowship is comparable to the NSF and NASA postdoctoral programs, and this will be our third year of participation. In just the past two years, SESE has successfully hosted four 51 Pegasi b Fellows, highlighting our strong research environment for early-career scientists. Key details: Application deadline: October 3, 2025 Eligibility: Applicants must have earned their PhD on or after January 1, 2024, and must be within 2 years post-PhD at the fellowship start date (Fall 2026). At ASU, our group leads four NSF- and NASA-funded projects on the physics and chemistry of planetary interiors and atmospheres, spanning
Staff Research Scientist, Stanford University
Classification Title: Academic Staff, Researcher, EngineeringTo Apply: Send email with CV and cover letter to Dr. Sam Webb (samwebb at slac.stanford.edu)Due Date: September 8, 2025; 11:59 PM PDT Stanford University is seeking an Academic Staff, Research Engineer within the Department of Earth Systems Science. The position will work closely with the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL, a Directorate of SLAC, and a national research facility for scientific applications in synchrotron radiation) with the goal of enhancing support and increase scientific throughput for synchrotron users through partnership with the NSF funded SEES (Synchrotron Earth and Environmental Science) Program. SEES will develop, manage, operate, and support user access to U.S. synchrotron-based experimental and analytical capabilities necessary to advance Earth and environmental sciences. SEES will enable cutting-edge research and train the next generation of scientists with a focus on generating new understanding of the Earth System and environmental material properties, processes, and behavior under
Rock Physics Postdoctoral Scholar, UC Santa Cruz
Job ID JPF01852 Job Location Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) Hiring Department Earth & Planetary Sciences Hiring Division Physical & Biological Sciences Division, UC Santa Cruz Position Overview TitleRock Physics Postdoctoral Scholar Salary Range Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The posted UCSC salary scales set the minimum pay based on the individual’s Experience Level, which is determined by the number of months of postdoctoral service at any institution. See the salary scale titled, Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee /Postdoctoral Scholar-Fellow / Postdoctoral Scholar-Paid Direct -Fiscal Year. A reasonable estimate for this position is $66,737 – $80,034. Percent time Full-time (100%) Anticipated startAs soon as possible after the initial review of applications. Ph.D. must be in hand at the time of initial appointment. Position durationMaximum Duration of Service in a Postdoctoral Title – Postdoctoral Scholar appointments are full-time and the initial appointment is for a minimum of two years, with the possibility of reappointment. The total duration of an individual’s postdoctoral service may not exceed
Post-Doctoral Associate (Marine Colloids and Particles), University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Job ID365733 LocationUniversity of Minnesota – Twin Cities Application DeadlineJanuary 3, 2025 Apply Here About the JobPosition TitlePost-Doctoral Researcher Anticipated Start DateApril 1, 2025 Employer & FundingThe employer is the University of Minnesota. The funding is from the U.S. National Science Foundation’s joint program with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), United Kingdom. DurationAppointment is 1 year full-time and renewable for 2nd and 3rd years upon satisfactory progress. Position DescriptionThe Post-Doctoral Researcher will be mentored by Dr. Brandy Toner (University of Minnesota) and will measure the physical and chemical properties of marine colloids and particles. Job Duties Conduct original research on the interactions of iron and organic matter in the marine photic zone using synchrotron X-ray spectromicroscopy, advanced electron microscopy, and complementary analytical approaches (50%); Participate in 4-5 oceanographic expeditions from Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BATS) (15%); Participate in synchrotron instrument time (5%); Prepare research findings for peer review
Assistant Professor – Experimental High-Pressure Chemistry at ASU
LocationArizona State University, Tempe Campus SchoolArizona State University, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Molecular Sciences Application DeadlineJan 9, 2025 Apply Herehttps://apply.interfolio.com/160373 DescriptionThe School of Molecular Sciences (SMS) at Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for a full-time tenure-eligible Assistant Professor position in experimental high-pressure research, with emphasis on the use of multi-anvil apparatus to do pioneering science applicable to materials, geological, and planetary questions that will connect to and support the goals of ASU’s Facility for Open Research in a Compressed Environment (FORCE). The anticipated start date is August 16, 2025. The School of Molecular Sciences at Arizona State University is an organization of more than 55 faculty members, 100 staff, and 1400 graduate and undergraduate students who work at the forefront of science and technology innovation and education. SMS influences and impacts broad university-wide initiatives in fundamental science, materials, energy, sustainability, manufacturing, space exploration, health,
Fully-funded PhD studentship in Planetary Science at the School of Earth Sciences, University of Bristol
Location University of Bristol SchoolSchool of Earth Sciences DescriptionThe School of Earth Sciences at the University of Bristol offers projects eligible for full funding (fees and stipend). Students may be funded from a variety of UK and international industry and government sources, including via the NERC GW4+ DLTP postgraduate training award (see below and the GW4+ website for further details). All funded studentships for which the School of Earth Sciences is currently recruiting are advertised below. General information on postgraduate admissions can be found on the University postgraduate webpage at http://www.bris.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/. For information on the application process, please see How to Apply. NOTE: select ‘Geology (PhD)’ as the programme in the drop down menu. STFC DTPFor 2025 STFC DTP has been allocated one fully funded PhD studentship for projects associated with Solar System Science undertaken in the School. Proposed projects are listed below. Deadline for applications: 12th February at 14.00GMT ELLIOTT Benchmarking major element
Research Associate Position in Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS), The University of Texas at Austin
Location The University of Texas Main Campus Employment TypeFull time Job ID R_00036551 Job Posting TitleResearch Associate Hiring DepartmentDepartment of Earth and Planetary Sciences Weekly Scheduled Hours40 FLSA StatusExempt Earliest Start DateImmediately Position DurationExpected to Continue Job Details The University of Texas at Austin Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) seeks to hire a Research Staff member in the broadly defined areas of Earth and planetary interiors. The emphases of the research areas include experimental mineral physics, physics and chemistry of planetary interiors, and high-pressure earth materials science. We seek a colleague who creatively uses experimental approaches to address fundamental problems in understanding physical and chemical properties of Earth’s deep interior or interiors of other planetary bodies. We are particularly interested in candidates who have an expertise in the application and development of laser and X-ray spectroscopies coupled with high-pressure devices and/or other innovative lab-based techniques. We are particularly interested in