Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences - UTK
About The Position
As part of the Earth and Planetary Materials Group led by PI Nicholas Dygert, and a NASA-funded lunar science research consortium, the successful applicant will investigate the Moon’s evolutionary history. Avenues of exploration may include but are not limited to differentiation, magmatism, and petrogenesis. The candidate will also pursue research related to planet Mercury’s differentiation and evolution. The initial appointment will be for one year, with reappointment contingent upon sufficient progress as assessed in performance evaluations. Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience.
Requirements
- Doctorate in Geoscience or a related field at the time of appointment or have completed all their doctoral degree requirements
- A record of at least one peer-reviewed publication
- A publication record in planetary geoscience, broadly defined (including studies relevant to Earth)
- Experience running high-pressure, high-temperature experiments
- Background in experimental petrology
Responsibilities
- Pursue lunar and Mercurian research as directed by the PI or as practicable, of their own design
- Present new results at science meetings
- Publish in peer-reviewed journals
- Seek external employment
- Contribute to a positive and dynamic research climate in the group and department by enthusiastically participating in events, seminars and symposia
- Student mentorship
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Career development and coaching
- Continued education
- Extensive list of development and training possibilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
