[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoc opportunity in post-fire hillslope processes, Colorado School of Mines

[Danica Roth]

We invite applications for a postdoctoral researcher to join an NSF-funded project examining the impacts of climate-driven shifts in wildfire frequency on hillslope sediment transport processes and long-term erosion rates. The project uses a combination of novel short-lived radionuclide analysis, high-resolution topographic data and field measurements to calibrate a probabilistic model for bioturbation-driven postfire erosion and particle motion under changing surface conditions associated with wildfire and post-fire recovery.

Primary responsibilities will be to 1) conduct and publish independent research related to sediment transport mechanics and novel radionuclide methods, and 2) assist in managing a research group of undergraduate and graduate students. Funding is available for 1 year with possible extension.

Start date: The position start date is targeted for July 15, 2023; however, this date is negotiable.

Qualifications
·         PhD in Earth science, geoscience, or related field (must be complete before starting)
·         Expertise in hillslope sediment transport processes and familiarity with short-lived radionuclide dating for soils (e.g., Cs-137, Pb-210, Be-7).
·         Strong publication and/or grant writing record.
·         Quantitative, organizational and time-management skills.
·         Ability to mentor a team of undergraduate and graduate students.

Salary: $68,000 + full benefits

How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically through the application portal below and should include the following:
·         CV
·         Cover letter outlining your relevant research interests, experience and skills, and how these align with the position.
·         Contact information for 3 professional references (name, title, professional relationship, email address).

Application portal and full job description: https://jobs.mines.edu/en-us/job/496358/postdoctoral-fellowsurface-processes

For questions or additional information on the position, please contact Danica Roth (droth at mines.edu<mailto:droth at mines.edu>).

For questions or additional information on the position, please contact Danica Roth (droth at mines.edu<mailto:droth at mines.edu>). For additional information about the Surface Processes Research Group at Mines, see our website (https://surfaceprocesses.mines.edu/). Learn more about the Mines Geology & Geological Engineering Department (https://geology.mines.edu/) and interdisciplinary Hydrology Program (https://hydrology.mines.edu/).


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Danica Roth
Assistant Professor
Department of Geology and Geological Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
https://surfaceprocesses.mines.edu
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