[Grad-postdoc-assn] Post-Doc Opportunity: Exploration Fellowship at Arizona State University

[Valerie Sloan]

Dear all,

A post-doc opportunity starting July 2020 is described below.

"Research areas within SESE encompass theoretical and observational
astrophysics, astrobiology, cosmology, earth surface processes, planetary
science, instrumentation and systems engineering, and science education."

Check out their faculty's research to see if there is overlap or potential
for collaboration.  You never know!

- Val

Date: Mon, Oct 7, 2019 at 7:15 PM
Subject: Outstanding Post-Doc Opportunity: Exploration Fellowship at
Arizona State University
To: <GEOED-RESEARCH at list.msu.edu>


*2020 Exploration Fellowship in Earth and Space Science*

*School of Earth and Space Exploration, Arizona State University *

*Postdoctoral Research Scholar – JOB# 14087 *

The School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) in The College of Liberal
Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University invites applications for the
postdoctoral research scholar position of Exploration Fellow. The mission
of the postdoctoral fellowship is to foster SESE’s interdisciplinary
research program by attracting and supporting outstanding early-career
scientists and engineers to pursue independent research in collaboration
with SESE faculty. Research areas within SESE encompass theoretical and
observational astrophysics, astrobiology, cosmology, earth surface
processes, planetary science, instrumentation and systems engineering, and
science education. Anticipated start date for the position is July 2020.
Incoming Fellows will receive an annual stipend of $65,000 with health
benefits, plus $12,000 per year in discretionary research funds.  A
relocation allowance will be provided.  The initial appointment is for one
year with subsequent annual renewal for up to a total of three years,
contingent upon satisfactory performance, the needs of the university, and
availability of resources.

Interested candidates should contact two faculty members in SESE to discuss
potential collaborative research topics and determine whether they would
agree to serve as an Exploration Fellow mentor. When a topic of mutual
interest between the applicant and potential faculty mentors is identified,
the applicant should submit a research proposal as a single PDF that
includes: (1) a cover letter identifying the proposed research topic and
the names of the two faculty mentors, (2) a current CV, (3) a research
proposal not longer than five pages (including figures and references), and
(4) one paper exemplifying the applicant’s research. Applicants should
arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted separately.
Preference will be given to proposals that include interdisciplinary
research spanning multiple research areas within SESE.

Essential duties:  The successful applicant will conduct original research,
document results and write journal articles, and present at scientific
meetings.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. by the time of appointment in a field
relevant to Earth and Space exploration, including (but not limited to)
astrophysics, physics, chemistry, geology, biology, and engineering.
Candidates must be within five years from receipt of the doctoral degree.

Desired Qualifications: (1) research proposal that demonstrates relevance,
interdisciplinary merit, and/or potential impact of the proposed research
activities to the overarching “big picture” research questions in the field
and to the mission of SESE, (2) a record of prior achievement and
experience demonstrating the potential to accomplish proposed research
objectives, (3) evidence of strong verbal and written communication skills.

Application materials should be submitted as a *single PDF file*. The
application, and any related questions, should be submitted by email
to *exppd at asu.edu
<exppd at asu.edu>*, addressed to the Exploration Fellowship Committee.
Applications will only be given full consideration when all materials
described above are received in the requested PDF format.

Initial deadline for receipt of complete applications is *15 December
2019. *Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a
reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the
order in which they were received until the position is filled. *Reference
Job ID 14087*.

More information about the Exploration Fellowship can be found at:
http://sese.asu.edu/exploration-fellowship

More information about the department can be found here:
https://sese.asu.edu/

Postdoctoral benefits can be found at:
https://cfo.asu.edu/postdoctoral-scholars

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (https://thecollege.asu.edu/faculty)
at ASU values cultural and intellectual diversity, and continually strives
to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. We are especially
interested in applicants who can strengthen the College diversity of the
academic community.

Background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is a
VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to
race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran
status, or any other basis protected by law.
https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html http://www.asu.edu/titleIX/

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus
security and fire safety programs and resources.  ASU’s Annual Security and
Fire Safety Report is available online at
https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf.  You may request a
hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at
480-965-3456.

Best,

Ian

__________________________________

*Ian J. Walker, BSc, PhD*

*Professor, School of Geographical Sciences & Urban Planning (SGSUP) and*

*School Earth & Space Exploration (SESE)*

*Arizona State University*

*Room 5586 Coor Hall, P.O. Box 875302*

*Tempe, AZ 85287-5302, USA*

*Phone: (480) 965-5658 | Fax: (480) 965-8313*

*URL: **sgsup.asu.edu/ian-walker <http://sgsup.asu.edu/ian-walker>*

*twitter: @ij_walker*
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