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LocationAlbuquerque, NM, United States Employment TypeFaculty Faculty TypeOpen Rank Hiring DepartmentEarth and Planetary Sciences E PS (133B) Academic LocationCollege of Arts & Sciences CampusThe University of New Mexico (Main) – Albuquerque, NM Benefits EligibleThe University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information. Position SummaryThe Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) and the Institute of Meteoritics (IOM) at the University of New Mexico invites applications for an Open Rank faculty position in the field of Earth and Planetary Materials to begin in August 2025. This is a full-time, Open Rank professorship focusing on the petrology or mineral physics of the Earth and/or other planets. Applicants must have a PhD in Geoscience, Planetary Science, or a related field by date

Location5241 Broad Branch Road NW, Washington, DC 20015 Open DateJul 25, 2024 Salary Range or Pay Grade$76,000 DeadlineNov 01, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time DescriptionThe Earth and Planets Laboratory (EPL), a division of the Carnegie Institution for Science, invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships at its campus in Washington, DC. Multiple independent research fellowships are available in our interdisciplinary basic research laboratory covering a wide range of fields. EPL scientists engage in observational, experimental and theoretical research in fields including astronomy, cosmochemistry, data science, experimental petrology, geobiology, geochemistry, geodynamics, geophysics, mineral physics, planetary science, physics and chemistry of materials (including materials at extreme conditions, superconductors and ferroelectrics at the atomic scale), seismology, and volcanology. Applicants’ primary field of research should overlap with one or more of these areas. Interdisciplinary research and collaboration with multiple research areas on campus is encouraged. New fellows will join a supportive community of about 25

Geochemistry, Department of Geosciences, College of Arts and Sciences Stony Brook University: Provost Office: College of Arts & Sciences: Geosciences Location: Stony Brook, NY Open Date: Sep 24, 2024 Deadline:  Dec 20, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time   Description The Department of Geosciences at Stony Brook University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in high-temperature experimental geochemistry, mineralogy, or petrology. We seek a candidate with the potential to carry out a program of research in the broadly-defined area of high-temperature geochemical processes that may complement one or more of the Department’s current and traditional research strengths, and who will be an effective teacher in undergraduate and graduate courses. Details of the Department’s areas of research emphasis and current facilities can be found at: www.stonybrook.edu/geosciences. Qualifications Required qualifications: Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in the geosciences or closely related field at the time of appointment. Clear

Postdoctoral Research Scholar – Mineral Physics Arizona State University: Office of the University Provost Tempe: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: School of Earth and Space Exploration Location Tempe, Arizona Open Date Sep 26, 2024 Description The School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) at Arizona State University invites applications for a postdoctoral research scholar in Mineral physics.  Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in high-pressure research within the Mineral Physics Group ([Dan Shim Lab] (https://www.DanShimLab.info) at Arizona State University (ASU). The successful candidate will conduct experimental studies to investigate the interaction between metallic iron and silicate melt, focusing on the early magma oceans of Mars, Earth, and Venus, as well as atmosphere-interior interactions in early rocky planets, sub-Neptune, and lava-world exoplanets. The researcher will perform a series of experiments using a laser-heated diamond-anvil cell at ASU and synchrotron facilities. Additionally, the researcher will conduct multi-anvil press experiments

”GSECARS is looking for a highly motivated, skilled research technician to provide technical support for research projects at Sector 13 at The Advanced Photon Source”

Union College invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy specializing in Condensed Matter Physics, beginning September 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin on December 2, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by December 1 will receive priority consideration. https://unioncollege.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UnionCollegeCareers/job/Assistant-Professor-of-Physics-and-Astronomy_JR100225

The Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Utah invites applications for an open-rank faculty position (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) in the area geomechanics, with emphasis on rock and fracture mechanics, fracture networks, and/or fracture characterization and modeling. We seek applicants whose research complements and grows departmental strengths in areas such as Tectonic Processes, Earth Resources and Energy Transitions, Petrology and Volcanology, Experimental Mineral Physics, Seismology and Geodesy, Geological Engineering, Earth Surface Processes, and Geologic Hazards. Research approaches might include field data generation or exploration of field analogs, numerical modeling, computational methods such as machine learning and AI, and/or laboratory experiments. The new faculty member will be expected to develop a high impact, externally-supported research program, effectively support the department’s teaching mission at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and contribute to a thriving intellectual community that welcomes people of all backgrounds and viewpoints. We can accommodate start dates as early

The Experimental Petrology Group at University of Arizona seeks a postdoctoral researcher to work broadly on early lunar differentiation processes primarily using high pressure-temperature experiments. The specific research project is somewhat flexible, and the successful candidate may have the opportunity to develop their own research ideas leveraging the available intellectual expertise and analytical infrastructure. Funding is available for two years. The position start date is negotiable but ideally within Spring 2025. The position will remain open until filled but full consideration will be given to applicants who apply by September 30, 2024.   Minimum Qualifications – Must have Ph.D. completed in applicable field before hire date. Preferred Qualifications – Experience in lunar science, and/or experimental petrology, and/or thermodynamic modeling.   Apply here, and contact me at [email protected] for questions.

The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University invites applications for a Senior Staff Associate I within the Seismology, Geology and Tectonophysics department. The Senior Staff Associate I will be responsible for managing the Rock and Ice Mechanics Lab, specifically operating and maintaining a triaxial apparatus, a uniaxial rig, a cryogenic biax, a benchtop Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and misc. furnaces and machining tools. Tasks include preparing samples, running experiments on serpentinization, carbon mineralization, and friction, including measurement of permeability and acoustic emissions, and characterization of microstructure and mineralogy of reactants and products. Tasks will evolve with the research interests of lead investigators and the successful candidate. Candidate will participate and collaborate with lead investigators on the reporting of results via publication. Additionally, candidate will maintain lab equipment, run calibrations, and assist in deformation studies of various Earth and planetary materials. Will train students, postdocs and visiting scientists on methods and

Beamline ID15B is a premier X-ray powder and single crystal diffraction station primarily dedicated to research at extreme pressures and temperatures. The combination of high resolution XRD and advanced sample environments (high-temperature diamond anvil cells and helium-flow cryostat) open up many new possibilities in the study of matter at very high pressures and temperatures.