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<p class="MsoNormal">The Department of Earth and Environmental Science at Temple
University invites applications for a Ph.D. position in Geosciences. Students
interested in aqueous geochemistry, mineralogy, materials characterization, and
Earth history are especially encouraged to apply. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The successful candidate, to be advised by Prof. Steven
Chemtob, will conduct research on the precipitation and diagenesis of hydrous iron
silicate phases that were potential precursors to Precambrian-aged iron
formation. The student will design and implement laboratory studies to synthesize
candidate phases and characterize their structure and trace element and stable
isotope partitioning behavior. Relevant analytical capabilities at Temple
include XRD, ICP-MS, Raman and infrared spectrometers, and electron microscopy
facilities. The student may also have the opportunity to travel to and conduct
analyses at regional stable isotope laboratories and national synchrotron
facilities. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Ph.D. position will be fully funded through teaching and
research assistantships. Applicants must hold a M.S. degree (or equivalent) in
geology, earth science, environmental science, or a similar field and possess
strong written and oral communication skills. Experience with wet chemistry
laboratory techniques is required. Previous experience with mineral
spectroscopy (e.g. infrared, Raman, or X-ray absorption spectroscopy) is a
plus. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If interested, please contact Steven Chemtob, Assistant Professor, Department of Earth and Environmental Science, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA (<a href="mailto:chemtob@temple.edu">chemtob@temple.edu</a>). Formal applications are due Feb. 1; information on how to apply is
available at (<a href="https://ees.cst.temple.edu/graduate/">https://ees.cst.temple.edu/graduate/</a>). </p>
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