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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">A full-time, non-tenure track, fixed-term Assistant Research Professor position is available at The Pennsylvania State
University, University Park campus, to join the Earth and Environmental Systems Institute. The successful candidate will work on currently funded research and will have experience with spectroscopy on weathering minerals, X-ray diffraction and whole rock analysis,
neutron scattering on weathering minerals, and weathering models.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">The position will include field work monitoring water and implementing seismic experiments, and the successful candidate
will have experience in both. The successful candidate may also teach graduate and undergraduate students in informal research settings.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from the date of hire with possibility of refunding. The start date
could be as early as September, 2020, but before January, 2021. The position provides unique opportunities for research, education, outreach, and professional development.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">The successful candidate will enjoy ample opportunities for transdisciplinary research collaboration, as well as professional
mentoring by a team of experts in relevant disciplines and will be expected to work with multiple investigators whose expertise can be brought to bear on research problems.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">A Ph.D. in geosciences or a closely related field and at least one year of postdoctoral experience is required. Candidates
should include a letter of interest and a CV with their application.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><a href="https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Academic/job/University-Park-Campus/Assistant-Research-Professor---LIME_REQ_0000000304-1">https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Academic/job/University-Park-Campus/Assistant-Research-Professor---LIME_REQ_0000000304-1</a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">The Pennsylvania State University`s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences takes an active role in building a talented,
inclusive and culturally competent workforce. We understand that our shared future is guided by basic principles of fairness, mutual respect, and commitment to each other. Applicants should share this commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusive excellence,
and belonging and of engagement that creates an inclusive environment in their department/workplace.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black">Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the
Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention,
the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black">EEO is the Law<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black">Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment
opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an
impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black">University Park, PA</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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