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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black;letter-spacing:-.1pt">Postdoc Holbrook<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span class="company"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Virginia Tech</span></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">  </span><span class="location"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#4B4B4B">Blacksburg,
 VA</span></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:15.0pt"><span class="summary"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#4B4B4B">The Department of Geosciences at Virginia Tech invites applicants for a postdoctoral position in near-surface
 geophysics. The successful candidate will conduct research on the “critical zone,” the upper ~100 m beneath Earth’s surface, using a combination of near-surface geophysical methods (seismic refraction, electromagnetic, and DC resistivity, among others). The
 successful candidate will be expected to conduct original research leading to publications, participate in geophysical field work, and contribute positively as a member of an interdisciplinary team. </span></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#4B4B4B"><br>
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<span class="summary">Required Qualifications: </span><br>
<span class="summary">The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in geophysics or a closely related field at the time of appointment. Demonstrated competence in near-surface geophysical instrumentation and methods (seismic, electrical, and/or electromagnetic)
 is required. In addition, evidence of research productivity in the form of peer-reviewed journal publications is required. Willingness to participate in geophysical field work in support of team goals is required. </span><br>
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<span class="summary">Preferred Qualifications: </span><br>
<span class="summary">Preferred qualifications include 1) demonstrated capacity to work productively in collaborative and interdisciplinary teams; 2) knowledge of critical zone geophysics; 3) demonstrated history of applying geophysical techniques to problems
 in hydrology, chemical weathering or surface processes at the watershed or hill-slope scale; and 4) experience in analyzing airborne geophysical (electromagnetic) data. </span><br>
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<span class="summary">Employment Conditions: </span><br>
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<span class="summary">Must have a conviction check: </span><br>
<span class="summary">Yes </span><br>
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<span class="summary">Describe Other: </span><br>
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<span class="summary">Employment Comments: </span><br>
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<span class="summary">How to Apply for this Job: </span><br>
<span class="summary">Qualified applicants must electronically submit online application, cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, Research Statement and a list of 3 professional references to jobs.vt.edu. Apply to posting #SR0170340. Applicant screening will
 continue until the position is filled. Virginia Tech is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities </span><br>
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<span class="summary">Employee Category: </span><br>
<span class="summary">Research Faculty </span><br>
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<span class="summary">Appointment Type: </span><br>
<span class="summary">Restricted </span><br>
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<span class="summary">If restricted or temporary, enter end date: </span><br>
<span class="summary">01/31/2020 </span><br>
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<span class="summary">FLSA Status: </span><br>
<span class="summary">Exempt: Not eligible for overtime </span><br>
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<span class="summary">Tenure Status: </span><br>
<span class="summary">Non-Tenure Track </span><br>
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<span class="summary">Academic Year or Calendar Year: </span><br>
<span class="summary">Calendar Year </span><br>
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<span class="summary">Percent Employment: </span><br>
<span class="summary">Full-time </span><br>
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<span class="summary">If part time, enter Percent Time: </span><br>
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<span class="summary">Pay Band </span><br>
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<span class="summary">Pay Range: </span><br>
<span class="summary">commensurate with experience </span><br>
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<span class="summary">Department: </span><br>
<span class="summary">Geosciences </span><br>
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<span class="summary">Location: </span><br>
<span class="summary">Blacksburg </span><br>
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<span class="summary">Location, if not Blacksburg: </span><br>
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<span class="summary">Location Zip Code: </span><br>
<span class="summary">24061 </span><br>
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<span class="summary">Work Schedule: </span><br>
<span class="summary">8 am-5 pm M-F </span><br>
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<span class="summary">Job Posting Date: </span><br>
<span class="summary">09/14/2017 </span><br>
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<span class="summary">Review Begin Date: </span><br>
<span class="summary">12/04/2017 </span><br>
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<span class="summary">Job Close Date(if applicable): </span><br>
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<span class="summary">Restricted to university employees only? </span><br>
<span class="summary">No </span><br>
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<span class="summary">Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement: </span><br>
<span class="summary">Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation,
 genetic information, or veteran status; or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees, or applicants; or any other basis protected by law. </span><br>
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<span class="summary">For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact the executive director for Equity and Accessibility at 540-231-2010 or Virginia Tech, North End Center, Suite 2300 (0318), 300 Turner St. NW, Blacksburg, VA 24061. </span><br>
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<span class="summary">Reasonable Accommodation Statement: </span><br>
<span class="summary">If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation please contact the hiring department.</span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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