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Opportunity in Earth and Environmental Science, Temple University</font></span></b></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";font-size:12pt"><font color="#000000">The Department of Earth and Environmental Science at
Temple University (PA, USA) is seeking a full-term Postdoctoral Research
Associate with interests in the areas of geochemistry, nanogeoscience, environmental
science and engineering, geomicrobiology and biogeochemistry.<span> </span>Requirements include a Ph.D. in the above
areas, or similar field obtained within the last 3 years, strong
organizational, quantitative data analysis and writing skills.<span> </span>Familiarity with X-ray absorption spectroscopic
techniques, electron microscopic techniques, or modeling is preferred, but not required.
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</font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";font-size:12pt"><font color="#000000">The successful applicant will perform field- and
laboratory-scale research, focusing on the following two existing projects: (1)
Environmental fate and behavior of nanomaterials and (2) Urban Geochemistry,
with an emphasis on toxins distribution, transformation, and bioavailability in
urban environment. Opportunities will also be provided for developing
independent projects related to the broader topics under investigation for the
grant support.<span> </span>In addition, mentoring
undergraduate and/or graduate students for the projects will be expected.</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";font-size:12pt"><font color="#000000">Expected
terms for this position are 2 years, renewable after the first year upon satisfactory
accomplishment. <span> </span>Funding is available
immediately, but could start as late as May 1, 2014, if necessary. </font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
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</font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";font-size:12pt"><font color="#000000">Applications should be submitted by email as a
single pdf to Dr. Bojeong Kim (<a href="mailto:bkim@temple.edu">bkim@temple.edu</a>) and include: (1) a curriculum
vitae, (2) a publication list, (3) a statement describing past research
experience and interests, as well as research interests to be pursued during the
postdoctoral tenure at Temple University (no more than 2 pages), and (4) the names
and contact information of a minimum of three individuals</font><a name="_GoBack"></a><font color="#000000">
who can provide a letter of reference. Review of applications will begin on
March 1<sup>st</sup> and continue until the position is filled.</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";font-size:12pt"><font color="#000000">Temple University is an Affirmative Action, Equal
Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
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