Apply for Job Job ID365773 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyAcademic Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9546 Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job Position Title: Post-Doctoral Researcher Anticipated Start Date: April 1, 2025 Employer & Funding: The employer is the University of Minnesota. The funding is from the U.S. National Science Foundation's joint program with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), United Kingdom. Location of Workplace: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Duration: Appointment is 1 year full-time and renewable for 2nd and 3rd years upon satisfactory progress. Position Description: The Post-Doctoral Researcher will be mentored by Dr. Brandy Toner (University of Minnesota) and will measure the physical and chemical properties of marine colloids and particles. The Post-Doc will have the following responsibilities: Job Duties: * Conduct original research on the interactions of iron and organic matter in the marine photic zone using synchrotron X-ray spectromicroscopy, advanced electron microscopy, and complementary analytical approaches (50%); * Participate in 4-5 oceanographic expeditions from Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BATS) (15%); * Participate in synchrotron instrument time (5%); * Prepare research findings for peer review publication (25%); * Communicate regularly with supervisors, mentors, and project collaborators (5%). Qualifications Required Qualifications: * Ph.D. in chemistry, oceanography, aqueous geochemistry, or a related discipline; * At least one prior experience in shipboard oceanographic field work or related experience; * Prior experience with analytical chemistry; * Demonstrated scientific publication record; * Demonstrated effective communication skills in a variety of settings (daily workplace interactions, project planning and outcomes, collaborative interactions, written reports, and presentations); * Ability to work with and maintain professional relationships with collaborators and co- workers. Preferred Qualifications: * Prior experience with trace metal clean sample collection and analytical procedures; * Prior experience with synchrotron X-ray microscopy or electron microscopy techniques; About the Department This position is in the Toner Lab in the Department of Soil, Water and Climate in CFANS on the St. Paul, MN campus of the University of Minnesota. Pay and Benefits Pay Range: $61,008 starting salary Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility. Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off Continuous learning opportunities through professional training Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts University HSA contributions Disability and life insurance Employee wellbeing program Financial counseling services Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. This position requires that you attach: CV/resume, Cover Letter, and list of three professional references. Application Date: For full consideration, apply by January 3, 2025. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647. HIRING MANAGER: Dr. Brandy Toner (toner@umn.edu) Diversity Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do no automatically disqualify finalists from employment. About the U of M The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations. At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022). 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