Applications are
invited for a postdoctoral research associate (job code 0148) in
the Dept.
of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Washington,
Seattle, to work on numerical simulations and data analysis to
understand the environment in which life originated on the early
Earth and on other planets. The position will be supervised by
Prof. David Catling.
The postdoctoral associate will work in collaboration
with Prof. Catling and other scientists to study the evolution of
environmental conditions on the early Earth. This
research involves using a variety of biogeochemical data analyses,
physical-chemical models, and Bayesian inverse models of the Earth
System and atmosphere. Models to constrain environmental
conditions during the origin of life and the spread of early life
will also be considered in the context of Earth-like planets
elsewhere.
Applicants
must
hold a PhD in Earth and Space Sciences, or an appropriately
related field such as Astronomy,
Planetary Sciences, or Geophysics.
The
candidate
should have an aptitude for numerical modeling and have
appropriate associated skills. A
successful candidate will conduct research that will result in
publication in the open literature and participation in national
or international meetings. The successful candidate will also be
encouraged to cooperate with researchers and students in the
university’s cross-campus Astrobiology
Program.
The initial 12-month full-time appointment is renewable
for up to 3 years contingent on satisfactory progress. The initial
salary is $60,000 per year.
The start date is negotiable, but the position
is available from February with a preference to fill the
position as soon as possible within 2017.
Applicants
should please send (1)
a CV, (2) a brief description of relevant research abilities and
interests, and (3) contact information for three referees to Prof.
David Catling (dcatling@uw.edu).
Inquiries
regarding this position should also be directed to Prof. David
Catling. Review of applications will start Feb 17, 2017, and
applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is
filled.
Applicants
must provide proof of the PhD conferral and be within 6 years of
receipt of the PhD.
Individuals
with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application
process should notify Scott Dakins, Department of Earth and Space
Sciences, 206-685-2470, or essasst@uw.edu
The University of Washington is an
affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age,
protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.