Position Information
| Fiscal Year | 2024-2025 |
|---|---|
| Position Title | Postdoctoral Associate, Geology |
| Classification Title | Postdoctoral Associate |
| Department | Geology |
| Posting Number | R240192 |
| Posting Link | https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/52444 |
| Employer | Research Foundation |
| Position Type | RF Professional |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Appointment Term | |
| Salary Grade | E.89 |
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 PackageWorking 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 America’s 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 applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status. |
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| Minimum Qualifications | Ph.D. degree in earth sciences, (paleo)climate science, geochemistry, atmospheric sciences, or a related field at the time of appointmentLeadership in scientific peer-reviewed publicationsExperience, as demonstrated by presentations and/or publications, generating and interpreting lipid biomarker and/or stable isotope paleoclimate proxy records, or closely related proxiesExperience with, or interest in learning how to use, proxy system modelsExperience with, or interest in learning, scientific computing (e.g., R, Matlab, Python, etc.) |
| Preferred Qualifications | |
| Physical Demands | |
| Salary Range | $60,000 |
| Additional Salary Information | The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate. |
| Work Hours | 37.5 hours per week |
| Campus | North Campus |
| Posting Alerts | |
| Special Instructions Summary | |
| Is a background check required for this posting? | No |
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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 |
References
| Number of references required | 3 |
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| Reference Cutoff Date | |
| Instructions to Applicant | By providing the names and e-mail addresses of my references, I hereby authorize either Human Resources or the applicable hiring department to contact my references via e-mail to request a reference letter on my behalf. |
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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
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