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Postdoctoral Associate, Geology

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Position Title Postdoctoral Associate, Geology
Classification Title Postdoctoral Associate
Department Geology
Posting Number R230240
Posting Link
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Professional
Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade E.89
Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
The Department of Geology is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate, who will join a group of physical volcanologists at the University at Buffalo who study a range of volcanic processes through numerical and analog modeling.

Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Mentoring graduate students within the volcanology group
  • Teaching upper-level planetary science courses
  • Helping to carry out necessary research on established grants under the advisement of Dr. Tracy Gregg
  • The successful applicant is also encouraged to design and conduct his/her own research that enhances the tasks above.

Outstanding Benefits Package
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About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in the geological sciences or related field
Preferred Qualifications
A research focus on volcanology and planetary science, along with some teaching experience
Physical Demands
Salary Range $50,000
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours
37.5 hours per week
Campus North Campus
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Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information

Contact's Name Tracy Gregg
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Chair, Department of Geological Sciences
Contact's Email tgregg@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-4328
Posting Dates

Posted 10/20/2023
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 01/15/2024
References

Number of references required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Research Statement
  4. Teaching Statement
Optional Documents