Geomorphologist

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Geomorphologist will be responsible for exploring new research directions in landscape evolution, geomorphology, critical zone science and interactions between tectonics, climate, and topography. The fellow will engage in data acquisition, interpretation, and reporting in conference presentations and peer-reviewed journals. Further, the fellow will actively mentor graduate students and support grant-writing efforts. Projects that span these sub-disciplines and collaboration with colleagues across CSU and the geosciences are particularly encouraged. The fellow will lead fieldwork, analytical work, or modeling to delve into these topics. The product of this work will be conference presentations and peer-reviewed papers. The fellow will also be expected to assist in developing proposals for submission to external funding agencies. The fellow will be expected to take advantage of professional development opportunities that may align with the research and broader impacts categories or may build upon the interests and planned career trajectory of the fellow.

Requirements

• Applicants must have fulfilled all requirements for a PhD in the Geosciences or a related field within one month of submitting the application
• Legally authorized to work in the United State
• Must possess a valid driver's license by position start date
• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for all new hires)

Nice To Haves

• Record of publication(s) on landscape evolution, geomorphology, tectonic geomorphology, and/or critical zone science
• Experience of coding in Matlab or Python and experience with numerical models
• Experience conducting field work and lab work related to Quaternary geochronology (e.g., 14C, cosmogenic radionuclides, or luminescence geochronology)
• Experience with interdisciplinary research spanning geoscientific disciplines
• Experience working collaboratively with researchers from a wide array of disciplines
• Research leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Explore new research directions in landscape evolution, geomorphology, critical zone science and interactions between tectonics, climate, and topography
• Engage in data acquisition, interpretation, and reporting in conference presentations and peer-reviewed journals
• Actively mentor graduate students
• Support grant-writing efforts
• Work with colleagues and other members of the Critical Zone Science and Tectonic Geomorphology Lab to identify topics of interest in landscape dynamics and interactions between landscapes, climate, and tectonics
• Lead fieldwork, analytical work, or modeling to delve into research topics
• Present results at scientific meetings to researchers from a range of disciplines
• Develop outreach opportunities to local communities
• Assist in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students
• Take advantage of professional development opportunities

Benefits

• Robust benefits package
• Collaborative atmosphere
• Focus on work-life balance
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree