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  • Postdoctoral Associate, Geology
    Earth Science
    University at Buffalo



    Postdoctoral Associate, Geology



    Position Information

    Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate, Geology
    Department: Department of Earth Science
    Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/52444
    Job Type: Full-Time

    Posting Detail Information

    Position Summary


    The Paleoclimate Dynamics Lab in the Department of Geology at the University at Buffalo is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to join an NSF-funded interdisciplinary project to explore rapid climate and ecosystem change in Southeast Alaska, by combining paleoclimate proxies and models. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be based in the Geology Department at the University at Buffalo and will collaborate closely with grant partners. UB is a global leader in interdisciplinary polar climate research and in climate action. We will begin to review applications October 1, 2024.

    Job duties and responsibilities include:


    • Generate and interpret, using traditional frameworks and proxy system models, lipid biomarker and compound-specific stable isotope records from lakes in Alaska.

    • Along with the rest of the project team, the postdoc will improve understanding of the mechanisms behind Arctic climate, ice sheet, and ecosystem responses to rapid warming.


     


    Outstanding Benefits Package

    Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

    About The University at Buffalo
    The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of Americas leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

    As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicants race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.


    Minimum Qualifications



    • Ph.D. degree in earth sciences, (paleo)climate science, geochemistry, atmospheric sciences, or a related field at the time of appointment

    • Leadership in scientific peer-reviewed publications

    • Experience, as demonstrated by presentations and/or publications, generating and interpreting lipid biomarker and/or stable isotope paleoclimate proxy records, or closely related proxies

    • Experience with, or interest in learning how to use, proxy system models

    • Experience with, or interest in learning, scientific computing (e.g., R, Matlab, Python, etc.)



    Preferred Qualifications


    Physical Demands


    Salary Range
    $60,000

    Special Instructions Summary


    Is a background check required for this posting?
    No

    Contact Information

    Contact's Name: Elizabeth Thomas
    Contact's Pronouns:
    Contact's Title: Associate Professor
    Contact's Email: ekthomas@buffalo.edu
    Contact's Phone: 716-645-4329

    Posting Dates

    Posted: 08/30/2024
    Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
    Date to be filled: 01/01/2025



 


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