Postdoctoral Fellow - Dr. Dawers

Location:
Uptown campus, Tulane University, New Orleans, La 70118
Open Date:
Sep 26, 2018
Description:

The Postdoctoral Fellow will carry out research, either developed independently or in collaboration with the supervisor and other collaborators on topics ranging from Basin and Range geochronology, geomorphology, landscape evolution, to interactions between paleoclimate and tectonics. The candidate may also pursue other research after consultation/permission of the supervisor. This position is expected to start in Jan., 2019. Please direct any questions to Dr. Nancye Dawers at ndawers@tulane.edu, 504-862-3200 (office phone).

Qualifications:

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. PhD in Earth & Environmental Sciences, or equivalent geoscience PhD

2. Experience in writing scientific papers and proposal preparation/submission

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES TYPICALLY NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY:

1. Able to work both independently and as part of a group

2. Able to interact with other postdoctoral researchers, as well as graduate students & collaborators

3. Excellent organizational skills

4. Knowledge of the geology, geomorphology and paleo-climate of the Basin and Range extensional province

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Familiarity with landscape, Quaternary geochronology and tectonics of the Great Basin and other areas in the Basin & Range Province