[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Research Associate, Venus Surface Mineralogy, Wesleyan University Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/6322

 


Job Posting Number

S00575


Position Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate


Department

Earth & Environmental Science-1053


Job Category

Staff Posting


Position Type

Full-Time


Position Details

Wesleyan University Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences,
Planetary Sciences Group is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for
one of two potential projects to work under the direction of Prof. Martha
Gilmore.

Venus Surface Mineralogy- we seek someone with expertise in geomorphology,
remote sensing and mineralogy to undertake analysis of radar properties of
the Venus surface to constrain the origin and composition of tessera
highlands and the lowland plains materials. We will also examine chemical
changes in relevant minerals exposed to Venus conditions using a number of
analytical techniques.

Mars Geochemistry and Spectroscopy - The project is to create a series of
Mars analogue brines and precipitate them under terrestrial and martian
conditions in a Mars chamber. VNIR spectra of the precipitates will be
collected in situ and compared to similar data collected by CRISM in Mars
orbit.

The Planetary Sciences Group http://www.wesleyan.edu/planetary comprises 6
core faculty, 7 affiliated faculty and postdocs across the sciences and
offers both graduate and undergraduate planetary curricula. Wesleyan
University is in Middletown CT, a New England college town midway between
New York and Boston.

Duties include:

. Research project design data collection and analysis of results
. Preparation of project results for manuscripts in a timely fashion
. Assisting the PI in the design of future projects
. Supervision and training of graduate and undergraduate research students

Funding has been approved for 2 years. Continuation of the position is
dependent upon mutual agreement and continued funding. Anticipated start
date is on or about July 1, 2018.


Minimum Qualifications

PhD in Geosciences, Planetary Science or related field.

Demonstrated commitment to work within a diverse environment and interact
openly with individuals of different backgrounds.


Preferred Qualifications

Experience with ArcGIS (Venus). A strong chemistry/spectroscopy background
(Mars).


Management Competencies

Direct others, Manage and measure work, Motivate others, Project management


Competencies

Action oriented, Creativity and innovation, Functional/technical skills,
Intellectual horsepower, Problem solving, Project management, Respects
diversity, Teamwork/collaboration, Time management, Commitment to
sustainability


Special Instructions to Applicants

	

Additional Information

Any and all offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate's
completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the
satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

 

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