[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Indiana University

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/32946
Title Postdoctoral Researcher
Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track
Department IU Bloomington Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Location Bloomington
Position Summary










*The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Indiana University,
Bloomington invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to support
an NSF funded project titled “Quantifying tectonic and biologic controls on
erosion using detrital thermochronology.”The project investigates how
vegetation and tectonics interact to control long-term erosion and sediment
flux through geologic time. Details of the project can be found here:
https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/show-award/?AWD_ID=2338135
<https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/show-award/?AWD_ID=2338135>The
Postdoctoral Researcher will be mentored by Dr. Andrea Stevens Goddard and
will work with a collaborative research team including the PI, graduate
students, and external collaborators. Responsibilities include sample
collection (core facility visit), laboratory analyses, data interpretation,
thermal history modeling, and mentoring students. In addition to research
activities, the postdoc will participate in the project’s education and
outreach initiatives, including engagement with Indiana high school
teachers and students focused on the subsurface geology of the Midwest. The
candidate will have access to a fission track analysis laboratory and
equipment for (U-Th)/He thermochronology sample preparation.Interested
candidates can find additional information about department resources at
https://earth.indiana.edu/ <https://earth.indiana.edu/>.This is a full time
position with healthcare benefits. The initial appointment for the position
is 1 year, and may be extended to a second year upon successful performance
and funding availability. An ideal anticipated start date is between August
– December 2026, but can be arranged to suit the candidate.For full
consideration, applications should be received by May 4, 2026; however,
review will continue until the position is filled. To apply visit this
link:*https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/32888.

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of
ADA services
and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of
Non-Discrimination
*https://policies.iu.edu/policies/ua-01-non-discrimination/index.html*
<https://policies.iu.edu/policies/ua-01-non-discrimination/index.html> which
includes contact information.
Basic Qualifications
*Qualified candidates must have obtained a Ph.D. prior to the start date.*
Department Contact for Questions
*Questions and inquiries for additional information should be directed to
Dr. Andrea Stevens Goddard and question sent to alsg at iu.edu <alsg at iu.edu>.*
Additional Qualifications
*A strong candidate should have a background in one or more of the
following disciplines: low-temperature thermochronology, stratigraphy,
tectonics, basin analysis or a related field.*
Salary and Rank
Special Instructions
*Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, contact information for at
least 3 professional references, and a two page research statement that
includes the following sections: 1) overview of research experience; 2)
interest and fit with the project; and 3) goals of a postdoctoral research
experience.*
For Best Consideration Date 05/04/2026
Expected Start Date 08/17/2026
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