Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Postdoctoral Associate |
| Department |
SAS - Earth & Planetary Sciences |
| Salary |
Commensurate With Experience |
| Posting Summary |
The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to begin January 2020, who is interested in the microbe-mineral interactions, geobiology, and the co-evolution of the geosphere and biosphere. The best suited candidate will be expected to have expertise in geomicrobiology, isotope geochemistry, and microbial genetics. This candidate will be expected to participate in the configuration and maintenance of instrumentation necessary for conduct of the project. It is expected that research will lead to publications and will be expected to prepare manuscripts as well as contribute to the preparation of grant and fellowship applications. The candidate will also be expected to train and mentor undergraduates in scientific research projects.
This is a grant funded position, if funding available, renewal is contingent upon satisfactory performance and funding. |
| Position Status |
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| Posting Number |
19FA2148 |
| Posting Open Date |
09/27/2019 |
| Posting Close Date |
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Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
Candidates must have completed a doctoral (Ph.D) level program in Geological Sciences, Microbial Biology or a related field before January 2020. |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
Candidates must have demonstrated expertise in at least two of the following areas: geomicrobiology, isotope geochemistry, geochemical modeling, or microbial genetics. The candidates are expected to be proficient in spoken and written English. |
| Equipment Utilized |
Laboratory environment. Universal precautions are mandatory. |
| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
Computer data input required. Ability to perform bench-laboratory experiments and use computing resources. |
| Overview |
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| Statement |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, military status or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. |
Posting Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Please submit the following:
A curriculum vitae (CV)
A brief statement of skills and career goals
The names and contact information of 3 references.
Official Copy of PhD Degree Certification (or) an official letter clearly stating when academic requirements will be completed.
An Unofficial copy of transcript (only if degree has not yet been completed) |
| Quick Link to Posting |
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/102012 |
| Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Busch (RU-New Brunswick) |
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