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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

Job ID 365733 Location University of Minnesota – Twin Cities Application Deadline January 3, 2025 Apply Here About the Job Position Title Post-Doctoral Researcher Anticipated Start Date April 1, 2025 Employer & Funding The 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. Duration Appointment is 1 year full-time and renewable for 2nd and 3rd years upon satisfactory progress. Position Description The 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

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,

Location University of Bristol School School of Earth Sciences Description The 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 https://www.bristol.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 DTP For 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 isotopic compositions of chondritic meteorite (PDF,

Location The University of Texas Main Campus Employment Type Full time Job ID R_00036551 Job Posting Title Research Associate Hiring Department Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 FLSA Status Exempt Earliest Start Date Immediately Position Duration Expected 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

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 Eligible The 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 Date Jul 25, 2024 Salary Range or Pay Grade$76,000 Deadline Nov 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”