<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><b class="">College of Geosciences, Texas A&M University, </b><b class="">Geosciences Future Faculty Postdoctoral Fellowship</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14px;" class="">The College of Geosciences at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX invites applications for two (2) Geoscience Future Faculty (GFF) Postdoctoral Research Associate Fellowships. This competitive fellowship is open to individuals who aspire to develop research programs of their own as faculty members. The College of Geosciences is one of the nation’s most comprehensive Earth-system colleges and is committed to the discovery, advancement and application of knowledge fundamental to understanding our planet and its resources for a sustainable future. Our disciplinary research and educational excellence are built on cutting-edge analyses and observations, numerical simulations and theoretical studies, and field-based data collection at all spatial and temporal scales. We welcome applicants with research interests connected to one of our four departments- Atmospheric Sciences, Geography, Geology & Geophysics, and Oceanography. In addition, individuals with backgrounds in other related disciplines i.e. chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, or mathematics and an interest in applying their skills to research topics within the Geosciences are encouraged to apply.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14px;" class="">The goals of the GFF Postdoctoral Research Associate Fellowship are to advance interdisciplinary research, increase diversity within the geosciences and develop future leaders. The College of Geosciences is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive climate for faculty, staff, and students. We seek a postdoctoral fellow with a demonstrated track record of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14px;" class="">Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14px;" class="">The postdoctoral position is awarded for two years and includes a generous support package comprised of a stipend ($60,000/yr) for a 12-month appointment, research funds ($15,000/yr, including relocation support), plus health-care benefits. In addition, postdoctoral fellows join college-wide GFF postdocs and additional department-level postdocs. The cohort will engage in structured one-on-one mentoring and will have access to customized professional development opportunities such as grant writing, publication training, teaching seminars, and other desired trainings to support their preparation for faculty careers.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align: left;"><u class=""><font style="font-size: 14px;" class="">Eligibility</font></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in; font-size: 14px;" class="">GFF Postdoctoral Research Associate Fellowship is a program for early career PhDs. Applicants should have earned their PhD between December 2016- December 2020, and are expected to start by September 2020.</span></p><blockquote style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; border: none; padding: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""> <br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></span></blockquote><span style="font-size: 14px;" class="">Interested applicants should contact possible faculty mentors within the College to discuss potential research projects. The following materials will be required for application:</span><div class=""><ul class=""><li class=""><span style="font-size: 14px; text-indent: -0.25in;" class="">A current CV.</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 14px; text-indent: -0.25in;" class="">A short statement (2-3 pages) of research interests and a proposed research plan.</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 14px; text-indent: -0.25in; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" class=""> </span><span style="font-size: 14px; text-indent: -0.25in;" class="">A statement (2 pages) explaining how the applicant’s scholarship, teaching, and/or other experiences have demonstrated a commitment to diversity and how that commitment may benefit the College of Geosciences and Texas A&M University. For more information about diversity and climate efforts in the College of Geosciences: </span><a href="https://geosciences.tamu.edu/about/diversity-climate/index" style="font-size: 14px; text-indent: -0.25in;" class="">https://geosciences.tamu.edu/about/diversity-climate/index</a></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 14px; text-indent: -0.25in;" class="">Endorsement letter from the sponsoring TAMU Geosciences faculty member (if more than one mentor has been identified, submit a single letter identifying both mentors).</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 14px; text-indent: -0.25in;" class="">Two letters of reference external to TAMU.</span></li></ul></div><div class=""><div class=""><blockquote style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; border: none; padding: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></span></blockquote><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14px;" class="">Applications should be submitted online at: <a href="https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMU_External/job/College-Station-TAMU/Post-Doctoral-Research-Associate-Fellow_R-026053" class="">https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMU_External/job/College-Station-TAMU/Post-Doctoral-Research-Associate-Fellow_R-026053</a>. The review of applications will begin January 6, 2020. Questions regarding this position should be directed to: <a href="mailto:icasellasconnors@exchange.tamu.edu" class="">icasellasconnors@exchange.tamu.edu</a>.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><div class=""><div dir="auto" style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><div><span style="font-size: 14px;" class="">----------------------------------------------</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;" class="">Ishara Casellas Connors<br class="">Assistant Dean for Diversity & Climate<br class="">College of Geosciences: Texas A&M University<br class="">College Station, TX 77843<br class=""></span></div><div class=""><br class=""></div></div></div><div class=""><div dir="auto" style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"></span></div></div></div></div><br class=""></body></html>