The position is funded as part of the Stephen Cheeseman Geoselenic Research Project (SCGRP) and will be hosted by the Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering at Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
The Stephen Cheeseman Geoselenic Research Project was established in 2020 to address fundamental questions about the interactions within the Earth-Moon system https://www.queensu.ca/geoselenicresearchproject/. The project will focus on the integration of multi-disciplinary research as it pertains to improving our understanding of the relevance of the Moon for Earth processes including plate tectonics, core and mantle convection/geochemistry, magnetohydrodynamics, the geodynamo and the evolution of life on Earth. The project is collaborative in nature and will give the postdoctoral fellow (PDF) opportunities to continue existing and establish new collaborations with international research groups in geodynamics and planetary sciences. The PDF is expected to conduct original research within the scope of this project and serve as an integrator of geoselenic research. Preference will be given to applicants that demonstrate a willingness to conduct integrative research to solve fundamental science questions. The research background can be theoretical, numerical or applied, but must address global scale processes.
The supervisory team will include members of the SCGRP research group. Renumeration: $60,000 annually. Start Date and Duration of Appointment: as early as February 1, 2024 – 1-year appointment. Required Qualifications: Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent in Earth or planetary sciences, geophysics, geodynamics, geochemistry or other relevant science disciplines. A strong record of peer-reviewed publications in the applicant’s research field and presentations at international research conferences are expected.
Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a 2-page research statement on how their proposed research contributes to the project, and (4) names and contact information of two references to [email protected]
Applications will be evaluated starting on December 15, 2023 and until the position is filled.
Inquiries about the Stephen Cheeseman Geoselenic Research Project or details about the position can be requested from Prof. Vicki Remenda ([email protected]).
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