Post Doctoral Fellow - Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering #00083603

Hiring Department

Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering

Application Deadline
Open Until Filled, d eadline for priority consideration is Wednesday, November 30, 2022.
Review of applications for priority consideration has been extended to Monday, January 16, 2023.

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time, Benefit Eligible

Job Description

The Department of Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering (GGPE) at the Missouri University of Science and Technology invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in aqueous geochemistry to begin in spring or summer 2023. The candidate will work closely with Dr. David Borrok on experimental and field investigations of water-rock interactions. The successful applicant will be expected to write manuscripts and present scientific papers. They will also have the opportunity to write grant proposals. Support will be provided to attend scientific meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. in the geosciences or a closely related field at the time of hire is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant qualifications include laboratory experience, work with ICP instrumentation, and geochemical modeling.

Applications must be submitted on-line through the Missouri S&T Human Resources site at https://hr.mst.edu/careers/academic-employment/ . A pplication materials must have the position reference number, 00083603. Documents for upload must include: (1) a letter summarizing the candidate’s experience and qualifications, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) a statement of research interests. Names and contact information for three references must also be provided. Deadline for priority consideration is Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Review of applications for priority consideration has been extended to Monday, January 16, 2023.

Missouri S&T is one of the nation’s leading technological research universities with 98 degree programs in 39 disciplines. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the multicultural community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks scenery. Rolla, Missouri, is also home to the USGS Central Midwest Water Science Center and the Missouri Geological Survey, which provide many opportunities for collaboration. For further information about this position, please contact Dr. David Borrok ( borrokd@mst.edu ).