Position Title: Post-Doctoral Researcher
Anticipated Start Date: April 1, 2025
Employer & Funding: The employer is the University of Minnesota. The funding is from the U.S. National Science Foundation’s joint program with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), United Kingdom.
Location of Workplace: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, St. Paul, MN USA
Application Date: For full consideration, apply by January 3, 2025
Position Description: The Post-Doctoral Researcher will be mentored by Dr. Brandy Toner (University of Minnesota) and will measure the physical and chemical properties of marine colloids and particles. The Post-Doc will have the following responsibilities:
● Conduct original research on the interactions of iron and organic matter in the marine photic zone using synchrotron X-ray spectromicroscopy, advanced electron microscopy, and complementary analytical approaches (50%);
● Participate in 4-5 oceanographic expeditions from Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BATS) (15%);
● Participate in synchrotron instrument time (5%);
● Prepare research findings for peer review publication (25%);
● Communicate regularly with supervisors, mentors, and project collaborators (5%).
Required Qualifications:
● Ph.D. in chemistry, oceanography, aqueous geochemistry, or a related discipline;
● At least one prior experience in shipboard oceanographic field work or related experience;
● Prior experience with analytical chemistry;
● Demonstrated scientific publication record;
● Demonstrated effective communication skills in a variety of settings (daily workplace interactions, project planning and outcomes, collaborative interactions, written reports, and presentations);
● Ability to work with and maintain professional relationships with collaborators and co-workers.
Preferred Qualifications:
● Prior experience with trace metal clean sample collection and analytical procedures;
● Prior experience with synchrotron X-ray microscopy or electron microscopy techniques;
Salary & Duration: Base annual salary in year 1 is $61,800. Appointment is 1 year full-time and renewable for 2nd and 3rd years upon satisfactory progress.
Contact: Brandy Toner (toner@umn.edu) with questions about the position.
Application Information: This position is #365773. Apply on-line with the links below. Application website will request a CV/resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.
https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/int/365773 (internal to UMN)
https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/365773 (external to UMN)