Post Doctoral Fellow - (STA014856)

Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization. Develops leadership and management skills.

1. Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
2. Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
3. May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.
4. May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
5. May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
6. Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
7. May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.
8. Performs other job-related duties as required.

EEO/AA

Qualifications :

Doctoral and No experience

Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. No experience is required.

Additional Job Posting Information :

The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Houston invites applications for an immediate opening as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the areas of Igneous and Aqueous Geochemistry. The Postdoctoral Fellow will work as part of an energy transition team project that seeks to improve our understanding of natural hydrogen production via water-rock interaction involving ultramafic rocks. The successful candidate is expected to investigate serpentinization processes of ultramafic rocks at low to moderate temperatures and associated hydrogen production using cutting-edge hydrothermal experimental techniques and analytical facilities. The researcher will focus on results from an experimental apparatus designed to simulate interactions between fluids and ultramafic rocks under varying conditions. The successful candidate will examine time-series chemical changes to fluids and rock, molecular hydrogen generation, and reaction kinetics during serpentinization in different environments.

The position is for 2 years, with the possibility of renewal for the 3rd year depending on performance review and funding availability.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in geology, geochemistry, or a related field. Prior research experience in hydrothermal experiments, mafic/ultramafic rocks, and analytical instrumentation (GC, ICP-MS, XRD, etc.) is desired, but not all are required.

Review of applications will begin on July 21, 2024, but will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries should be addressed to Drs. John Casey (jfcasey@central.uh.edu) and/or Qi Fu (qfu5@central.uh.edu).