[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral research position, Montana State University

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

Postdoctoral Research Position


JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Dr. Madison Myers, Assistant Professor of Earth Sciences at Montana State University, is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to investigate the behavior of lithium in ascending rhyolitic magmas. This project is in collaboration with Dr. Celestine Mercer at the USGS Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center in Denver.


The successful candidate will work closely with both the USGS and Montana State University to generate a first order understanding of lithium mobility and partitioning (and its relation to other elements) during magma ascent, eruption, and/or post-eruptive processes (e.g., devitrification, weathering), through combination of mineral and melt geochemistry, with the option of applying experimental petrology.


Funding is available for 12 months ($54,000 a year) with the potential for extension upon submission of grant applications.


A Ph.D. in volcanology/geochemistry or a related field is required by the date of hire. Preference will be placed on applicants familiar with glass and mineral sample preparation, operating a multicollector-LA-ICP-MS, micro-FTIR system, and/or rapid-quench cold-seal high temperature/pressure instrument, and Li isotope geochemistry.


Applicants should include a 1-page research proposal addressing how they would approach this project, a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references, emailed to madison.myers at montana.edu. Review of applications will begin on October 8th, 2021, but continue until the position is filled.  The successful candidate can start on or after December 1st, 2021.


Both PIs on the project are passionate about mentorship and happy to work with the successful candidate to create a post-doctoral experience that allows for acquisition of preferred skillsets geared toward their career trajectory (e.g., instrument technician, federal employment, teaching experience, etc.). In addition, the Montana State University Department of Earth Science has made a commitment to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion  in order to create a department that is safe and welcoming for all students and faculty.

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