Job Opportunities Archive

We have an opening for a post-doctoral fellow in the Interfacial Processes Group at Argonne. The successful candidate will work collaboratively to understand carbonate reactivity in enhanced geothermal systems within the recently funded Center for Understanding Subsurface Signals and Permeability (CUSSP) that is led by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. The work will study interfacial reactivity using both combine synchrotron X-ray approaches and lab-based studies. To apply, search for posting #416639 at: https://www.anl.gov/hr/careers

Context: The “Synchrotron Earth and Environmental Science” or SEES project is funded by the National Science Foundation to support Earth and Environmental Science (EES) research at U.S. Department of Energy synchrotron facilities. At the Advanced Light Source, the “SYnergy of Soft and Tender X-rays for Earth Research” or SYSTER project will focus on soft and tender X-ray spectromicroscopy and ptychography for EES applications. The SYSTER program will be funded through a sub-contract to the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. The Researcher hired for this new position will be an employee of the University of Minnesota stationed at the Advanced Light Source in Berkeley, CA. The Researcher hired will be supervised by Dr. David Shapiro (Advanced Light Source Microscopy Program Lead) and Dr. Brandy Toner (University of Minnesota). The Researcher will be responsible for EES user support and instrument development aspects of the SYSTER program and will contribute to: (1) EES and

The UAB Department of Physics, https://www.uab.edu/cas/physics/, invites applications for an Assistant Professor tenure-track faculty position (9-month appointment) that will strengthen the Department’s program in Materials under Extreme Conditions. A qualified applicant will have a Ph.D. in Physics or a related field. Research areas of interest include (but are not limited to) dynamic compression of materials, laser shock compression and ultrafast diagnostics, and phase transitions in compositionally complex materials under extreme pressures, temperatures, and strain rates. The faculty member will become part of a newly awarded DOE NNSA Center of Excellence in additively manufactured complex systems under extremes in the physics department at UAB. We are looking for an innovative and inclusive new faculty member with an outstanding publication record and a strong commitment to excellence and diversity in research, teaching, outreach, and student research supervision at both graduate and undergraduate levels. Screening of applications will begin on December 15th, 2023,

Synchrotron Earth and Environmental Science(SEES) seeks an associate director responsible for developing and implementing innovative educational and outreach programs with an emphasis on engagement with individuals and communities historically underrepresented in the Earth and environmental sciences. The Associate Director plays a key role in leading administrative tasks related to outreach, education, and inclusion programs; the SEES User Group; and communications. Creates structures to organize and coordinate high-level deliverables on the project. This position is eligible for partially remote work. See: https://uchicago.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/details/Associate-Director-SEES_JR24517 Responsibilities Serves as the primary contact in partnership with outreach, education and communications staff at all SEES partner sites to leverage and coordinate existing programs to provide equal opportunities and resources. Serves as the SEES Outreach & Inclusion officer, a member of the SEES Executive Committee, which discusses all major concerns of the organization to make recommendations to SEES leadership. Leads development of the SEES strategic BAJEDI plan. Participates

The Center for Advanced Radiation Sources at the University of Chicago seeks applications for a Beamline Scientist to help support Earth Science-focused synchrotron radiation studies. The position will be located at the 4-BM (XFM) X-ray fluorescence microprobe beamline at the National Synchrotron Light Source (NSLS-II), Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton (Long Island), NY. This position supports the core mission of the NSF-funded SEES (Synchrotron Earth and Environmental Science) cooperative agreement. SEES supports research and education in synchrotron-based Earth and environmental science to better understand our planet from the atmosphere to the core, to address societally relevant problems, and to train the next generation of scientists. See: https://uchicago.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/details/Research-Professional_JR24518 Responsibilities Provide beamline and research support for researchers that use the XFM beamline at NSLS-II, in close collaboration with NSLS-II XFM staff and with particular emphasis on supporting NSF-funded Earth Scientists using the facility. Responsibilities include, as needed, user training, assistance in beamline operations,

The ERC HotCores project at the Université de Lille, France,  is looking for two post-doctoral fellows, to start work in 2024. Both positions will be first available for 1 year and extendable for a second year, paid according to French standards for post-doctoral fellowships, including all associated social benefits. The first position will involve laboratory-based visco-elasticity measurements on metallic alloys using a new apparatus that was recently delivered to the lab. The second position will be dedicated to visco-elasticity measurements at high pressure and high temperature using a custom-built dynamic diamond anvil cell with heating capabilities. Details on the positions and application procedures are available at the following website and as a PDF file. Candidates should submit, in a single pdf file, a short statement of research experience and interests, a CV including a list of scientific productions, and the names and contact information of two or three potential referees

The Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) invites applications for the Seismological Laboratory Director’s Postdoctoral Scholar position.  We invite applications for a post doctoral position in any research area covered by the Seismological Laboratory, including, but not limited to: Observational seismology, earth structure, earthquake physics, earthquake early warning, computational geophysics, mineral physics, geodesy, geodynamics, and tectonics. We are especially interested in individuals whose research naturally links with any of the research programs within the Seismo Lab, GPS Division, or other parts of Caltech. A Ph.D. is required and initial appointment will be for one year. Starting date is flexible. Applicants should send a CV, a brief statement of research interests and experience, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent electronically to Jennifer Shechet at [email protected]. All applications and references are due by Friday, December 1, 2023. Fellowship candidates will automatically be

A PhD position has opened at the Université de Lille, France. The work should start in the winter of 2024. The project will focus on the effect of pressure, temperature, iron content, and strain rate on the plastic deformation of ferro-periclase (Mg,Fe)O. It is funded by the ANR collaborative grant MIN-DIXI. It will involve deformation experiment in large volume presses at synchrotron sources, laser-driven compression at free electron lasers, and electron microscopy. More details are available in the following file (PDF): https://umet.univ-lille.fr/Uploads/get.php?id=201

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES) at Michigan State University (MSU) seeks applications for two endowed tenure-track open rank positions: Earth Surface Processes and Global Change: Seeking candidates providing fundamental constraints on Earth’s environmental evolution via the geologic record—broadly defined to include rocks, ice, soils, and sediments on multiple timescales. This includes, but is not limited to, cryospheric, paleontological, oceanographic, geochemical, or climate evolution. Candidates will be expected to teach courses related to environmental processes and evolution from the geologic record.  Earth Materials and Resources: Seeking candidates studying earth materials, or earth processes related to geologic resources. Potential research areas include, but are not limited to, properties of earth materials, ores and critical minerals, or geology-based energy transition solutions. Candidates will be expected to teach courses related to earth materials, geologic processes, and natural resources. For both positions, preference will be given to candidates whose observationally grounded research

The Laboratory for Rock Physics at the University of Maryland College Park is looking for a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in experimental rock deformation. The position is initially funded for 18 months, with the possibility of renewal subject to performance and funding availability.  The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting conventional deformation and in-situ microtomography experiments to investigate the effect of chemo-mechanical coupling on subsurface fracture and fluid flow. Application processes open immediately and close when the position is filled. Apply by sending a resume, a research statement, and two names of references to Dr. Wen-lu Zhu at [email protected].