<div dir="ltr"><div>Hi all!</div><div><br></div><div>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, <a href="https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2421158&HistoricalAwards=false">you can read about it here at this NSF website</a> or reach me at <a href="mailto:toner@umn.edu">toner@umn.edu</a>.</div><div><br></div><div>take care, </div><div>Brandy Toner <br></div><div><br></div><div>---<br></div><div><br></div><div>
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Title: </span></b><span lang="EN">Post-Doctoral Researcher<span></span></span></p>
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Start Date:</span></b><span lang="EN"> April 1, 2025<span></span></span></p>
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& Funding: </span></b><span lang="EN">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.<span></span></span></p>
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of Workplace: </span></b><span lang="EN">University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, St.
Paul, MN USA<span></span></span></p>
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Date:</span></b><span lang="EN"> For full consideration, apply by January 3, 2025<span></span></span></p>
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Description: </span></b><span lang="EN">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: <span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN">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%);<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN">Participate in 4-5 oceanographic
expeditions from Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BATS) (15%);<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN">Participate in synchrotron
instrument time (5%);<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN">Prepare research findings for peer
review publication (25%);<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN">Communicate regularly with
supervisors, mentors, and project collaborators (5%).<span></span></span></p>
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Qualifications:<span></span></span></b></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN">Ph.D. in chemistry, oceanography,
aqueous geochemistry, or a related discipline; <span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN">At least one prior experience in shipboard
oceanographic field work or related experience;<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN">Prior experience with analytical
chemistry;<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN">Demonstrated scientific
publication record;<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN">Demonstrated effective communication
skills in a variety of settings (daily workplace interactions, project planning
and outcomes, collaborative interactions, written reports, and presentations);<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN">Ability to work with and maintain
professional relationships with collaborators and co-workers.<span></span></span></p>
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Qualifications:<span></span></span></b></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN">Prior experience with trace metal
clean sample collection and analytical procedures;<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN">Prior experience with synchrotron
X-ray microscopy or electron microscopy techniques;<span></span></span></p>
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& Duration:</span></b><span lang="EN"> Base annual salary in year 1 is $61,800.
Appointment is 1 year full-time and renewable for 2<sup>nd</sup> and 3<sup>rd</sup>
years upon satisfactory progress.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN">Contact:</span></b><span lang="EN"> Brandy
Toner (<a href="mailto:toner@umn.edu" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline">toner@umn.edu</a>) with questions about
the position.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN">Application Information: </span></b><span lang="EN">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.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span><a href="https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/int/365773" target="_blank" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline">https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/int/365773</a> (internal
to UMN)<span></span></span></p>
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to UMN)<span></span></span></p>
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</div><br><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div>Brandy M. Toner (she/they)<br>Professor</div>Department of Soil, Water & Climate<br>University of Minnesota - Twin Cities </div></div></div></div>