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The Aqueous Geochemistry and Mineralogy group at Washington University in St.<br>
Louis invites applications for a postdoctoral scientist position in<br>
environmental geochemistry and mineralogy. The primary focus of the position<br>
will be to the effect of phosphate on uranium adsorption, nucleation, and<br>
precipitation in subsurface sediments. This project will combine wet chemical<br>
studies with advanced spectroscopic, microscopic, and diffraction<br>
characterization methods to identify the chemical processes that affect<br>
uranium fate in the environment in the presence of phosphate. This project<br>
will involve collaborations with colleagues at both Washington University and<br>
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Travel to synchrotron light sources<br>
and other user facilities is required. Opportunities exist for the<br>
postdoctoral scientist to also participate in other existing and future<br>
projects in the group. Extensive experience in at least one of the following<br>
areas is desired: laboratory-based wet chemistry methods, XAFS spectroscopy,<br>
or advanced electron microscopy methods (e.g., TEM). The initial appointment<br>
will be for one year with a possible extension contingent on the availability<br>
of funds.<br>
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Applicants should send a current curriculum vitae, including publication<br>
list, statement of research interests, and the names and contact information<br>
for three references to Prof. Jeffrey Catalano (<a href="mailto:catalano@eps.wustl.edu" target="_blank">catalano@eps.wustl.edu</a> [1]).<br>
A Ph.D. in a related field is required at the time of appointment. The<br>
position will be available starting January 1, 2014, although later dates of<br>
appointment can be negotiated; the position will remain open until filled.<br>
This project is funded through the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of<br>
Biological and Environmental Research, Subsurface Biogeochemistry Research<br>
Program. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Washington University<br>
is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.<br>
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