<div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">We are seeking a postdoctoral scholar to work with Dr.
Elisabeth Hausrath at UNLV on mineral dissolution experiments with implications
for formation of Mars soils.  Responsibilities
of the position will include:</p>

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</span>Laboratory experiments reacting individual minerals
and Mars-analog soils with water </p>

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</span>analysis of solutions and reacted and unreacted
mineral </p>

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</span>Presenting work at conferences and writing manuscripts
for publication in peer-reviewed journals</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt 0.25in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Desired attributes include significant
experience performing mineral dissolution experiments, a strong geochemical background,
and experience with analytical techniques. 
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.  Interested candidates should submit a cover
letter describing research experience and interests, curriculum vitae, and names
and contact information (address, telephone number and e-mail address) of three
professional references to <a href="mailto:Elisabeth.Hausrath@unlv.edu" style="color:blue">Elisabeth.Hausrath@unlv.edu</a>.  For information about our ongoing research
programs 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" style="color:blue"><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">http://faculty.unlv.edu/hausrath/index.htm</span></a><span class="gmail-MsoHyperlink" style="color:blue;text-decoration-line:underline"><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><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p></div><div><br></div><br clear="all"><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div>Elisabeth M. Hausrath, Ph.D.<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></div></div></div></div></div>