The Department of Geosciences at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Position, available starting December 2024. The Postdoctoral Scholar will join a Penn State-UC Riverside team investigating the Paleocene-Eocene Climate Maximum. The Postdoctoral Scholar will analyze natural samples over the event and work with colleagues to apply a range of modeling tools to the interpretation of the data.
The candidate for this position should have:
- A strong working knowledge of isotopic geochemistry, including thermal ionization mass spectrometry and the use of isotopic double spikes.
- Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience with the analysis of metal isotopes and quantitative data analysis.
- Must have a Ph.D. in geochemistry or geology.
- Candidates must have demonstrated effective writing skills in high-quality publications.
The Postdoctoral Scholar will work under the primary supervision of Matthew Fantle. Application review will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. Interested applicants should upload the following as a single PDF (i) a cover letter detailing scientific interests, qualifications, future goals, and availability, and (ii) a CV including contact information for three references and links to publications and manuscript drafts. For additional information, please contact Dr. Matthew Fantle (msf17@psu.edu).
This is a postdoctoral position, funded for one year from the date of hire, with an excellent possibility of renewal pending available funding and satisfactory performance.
