<div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal">We are seeking a postdoctoral scholar to work with Dr.
Elisabeth Hausrath at UNLV on snow algae-microorganism-mineral interactions and
astrobiology education and public outreach.
Responsibilities of the position will include:<span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"times new roman"">
</span>Sampling in remote field environments of
mineral, snow, algae, and bacteria, <span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"times new roman"">
</span>Laboratory analysis of collected biological and
geologic samples<span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"times new roman"">
</span>Growth experiments of snow algae and
microorganisms in the presence of minerals<span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"times new roman"">
</span>Presenting work at conferences and writing manuscripts
for publication in peer-reviewed journals<span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"times new roman"">
</span>Curriculum development of astrobiological
materials and education and outreach in the local school system<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in">Desired attributes include significant
experience performing laboratory and field work, a strong geochemical and
microbiological background, and experience with fine scale analytical
techniques, with experience with synchrotron techniques a plus. The ideal
candidate will also have strong critical thinking, problem solving and communication
skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Requirements include a PhD at the time of
appointment. The successful candidate
will receive mentoring in scientific skills, manuscript and proposal writing,
teaching, and other career skills. For more information please see our <span style="font-family:"times new roman",serif">website here: </span><a href="http://faculty.unlv.edu/hausrath/index.htm" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"times new roman",serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">http://faculty.unlv.edu/hausrath/index.htm</span></a><span class="gmail-MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family:"times new roman",serif;color:rgb(17,85,204);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></span>or contact
<a href="mailto:Elisabeth.Hausrath@unlv.edu">Elisabeth.Hausrath@unlv.edu</a>. <span style="font-family:"times new roman",serif"><span></span></span></p></div><div><br></div><br clear="all"><div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div>Dr. Elisabeth M. Hausrath<br></div><div>Associate Professor </div><div>Department of Geoscience</div><div>University of Nevada, Las Vegas</div><div>4505 S. Maryland Parkway</div><div>Las Vegas, NV 89154-4010</div><div>(702) 895-1134</div><div><a href="mailto:Elisabeth.Hausrath@unlv.edu" target="_blank">Elisabeth.Hausrath@unlv.edu</a></div><div><a href="http://faculty.unlv.edu/hausrath/index.htm" target="_blank">http://faculty.unlv.edu/hausrath/index.htm</a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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