[ES_JOBS_NET] post-doc position | interactions of iron & organic matter in ocean | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

[Brandy Toner]

Hi all!

I am writing to advertise a post-doctoral position at the University of
Minnesota-Twin Cities starting April 2, 2025. The details of the position
and how to apply are below. If you're interested in learning more about the
project, you can read about it here at this NSF website
<https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2421158&HistoricalAwards=false>
or reach me at toner at umn.edu.

take care,
Brandy Toner

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*Position Title: *Post-Doctoral Researcher



*Anticipated Start Date:* April 1, 2025



*Employer & Funding: *The employer is the University of Minnesota. The
funding is from the U.S. National Science Foundation’s joint program with
the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), United Kingdom.



*Location of Workplace: *University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, St. Paul, MN
USA



*Application Date:* For full consideration, apply by January 3, 2025



*Position Description: *The Post-Doctoral Researcher will be mentored by
Dr. Brandy Toner (University of Minnesota) and will measure the physical
and chemical properties of marine colloids and particles. The Post-Doc will
have the following responsibilities:

●       Conduct original research on the interactions of iron and organic
matter in the marine photic zone using synchrotron X-ray spectromicroscopy,
advanced electron microscopy, and complementary analytical approaches (50%);

●       Participate in 4-5 oceanographic expeditions from Bermuda Institute
of Ocean Sciences (BATS) (15%);

●       Participate in synchrotron instrument time (5%);

●       Prepare research findings for peer review publication (25%);

●       Communicate regularly with supervisors, mentors, and project
collaborators (5%).

*Required Qualifications:*



●       Ph.D. in chemistry, oceanography, aqueous geochemistry, or a
related discipline;

●       At least one prior experience in shipboard oceanographic field work
or related experience;

●       Prior experience with analytical chemistry;

●       Demonstrated scientific publication record;

●       Demonstrated effective communication skills in a variety of
settings (daily workplace interactions, project planning and outcomes,
collaborative interactions, written reports, and presentations);

●       Ability to work with and maintain professional relationships with
collaborators and co-workers.



*Preferred Qualifications:*



●       Prior experience with trace metal clean sample collection and
analytical procedures;

●       Prior experience with synchrotron X-ray microscopy or electron
microscopy techniques;



*Salary & Duration:* Base annual salary in year 1 is $61,800. Appointment
is 1 year full-time and renewable for 2nd and 3rd years upon satisfactory
progress.

*Contact:* Brandy Toner (toner at umn.edu) with questions about the position.



*Application Information: *This position is #365773. Apply on-line with the
links below. Application website will request a CV/resume, cover letter,
and contact information for three professional references.



https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/int/365773 (internal to UMN)

https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/365773 (external to UMN)



-- 
Brandy M. Toner (she/they)
Professor
Department of Soil, Water & Climate
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
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